While Israel is pleased to see the weakness of the Iranian-backed axis, it’s worth pausing and noting that celebrations should be tempered by reality.
The military also stated it would not get involved in any internal occurrences in Syria, provided that no forces in Syria endanger Israeli security interests.
The Jewish community of Syria has ancient roots, tracing back to the Babylonian exile in 586 BCE.
Iranian media stated that an armed group, reportedly distinct from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebels who led the offensive across Syria, breached the embassy and nearby stores.
The future of a country devastated by 14 years of civil war and 54 years of dictatorship now remains to be seen.
After opposition factions take control of Aleppo, the city’s Christian community prepares for the holidays while navigating newfound freedoms and lingering uncertainties.
While the rebel factions have deep political divisions, their united goal in toppling the Al-Assad regime is the driving force behind this lightning offensive.
Homs and Damascus captured by rebels • IDF strikes Syrian chemical weapons factory
The IDF announced that it was reinforcing the Golan Heights with additional troops, saying it would "not tolerate threats near the Israeli border."
Syrian rebels take Hama, but Erdogan warns of challenges with terror-linked groups in their midst.
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