
Syrian Rebels Enter Damascus, Gain Control of Homs
Syrian rebels have entered Damascus and gained control of Homs, threatening President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule as insurgents advance towards the capital.
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Syrian rebels have entered Damascus and gained control of Homs, threatening President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule as insurgents advance towards the capital.
The Syrian Defense Ministry dismissed reports of army withdrawals from rural Damascus, calling them “disinformation aimed at spreading panic.” Despite rebel advances, the military maintains its positions.
Syrian forces, backed by Russian air support, launched a major offensive in Homs, while rebels seized more territory in Daraa and Sweida, escalating the conflict across Syria.
Russia’s embassy in Syria has urged Russian nationals to leave the country after insurgents attacked the Syrian army, TASS reported.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for a ceasefire in Syria and a return to UN-facilitated political talks, urging all parties to engage seriously to end the conflict and restore peace.
Fighting intensifies in Syria as government forces and rebels both claim gains. Battles rage in Hama province, while rebels assert control over parts of Aleppo and southern Idlib.
The Syrian military has deployed additional troops to Hama as rebel factions advance, intensifying conflicts across central Syria. Aleppo faces a deepening humanitarian crisis following its capture by rebels.
The Israeli military confirmed an airstrike in Damascus that killed Salman Jumaa, a senior Hezbollah official liaising with the Syrian army, highlighting escalating tensions in the region.
Syria’s military announces a temporary withdrawal from Aleppo to regroup and prepare a counteroffensive against insurgents following intense battles resulting in significant casualties.
Israeli warplanes reportedly struck the office of Syria’s Ba’ath Party in central Beirut on Sunday, according to local media and AFP. The attack occurred near the French embassy and a university.
Israel’s military conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in Syria’s Al-Qusayr region, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Syrian officials report damage to industrial areas.
Syrian state media reports that an Israeli strike targeted the area around Sayyeda Zeinab, south of Damascus, according to initial reports from SANA.
Israeli airstrikes targeted military sites in central and southern Syria on Saturday, according to Syrian state media. The extent of the damage and any casualties are yet to be reported.
Two civilians were killed and three injured in an Israeli air strike targeting a civilian vehicle in Damascus’s Mazzeh neighborhood, according to Syria’s defense ministry.
A car explosion occurred in Damascus’s Mazzeh neighborhood, home to embassies and security centers, causing damage to nearby buildings and vehicles. The cause remains under investigation.
Israel continues military operations in Gaza and Lebanon while intensifying airstrikes in Syria, prompting international calls to protect civilians amid escalating regional tensions.
Over 30,000 people have fled Lebanon to Syria over the past week to escape Israeli attacks, according to the UNHCR.
Tensions in the Middle East escalate as U.S. strikes on Iranian-linked targets in Iraq and Syria raise questions about the potential for a wider conflict. Experts weigh in on possible responses and implications.
China has expressed deep concern over Israel’s ongoing air strikes in Syria, warning that such actions violate Syria’s sovereignty and risk escalating tensions in the region, according to UN envoy Geng Shuang.
Explosions have been reported in Iran, Iraq, and Syria, with allegations of Israeli missile strikes. Israeli officials reportedly confirmed involvement. Developments are ongoing.