Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria is “fraught” with danger, but hailed the development regardless.
Pakistan supports sovereignty, territorial integrity of Syria
Pakistan said on Sunday that it has always supported Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, adding, “There is no change in our principled position.” …
Syrian government collapses after rebels take control of country’s capital
The Syrian government fell early Sunday after rebels entered the capital of Damascus, ending the Assad family’s 50-year rule in the war-torn country. The rebels’ victory concluded a 10-day …
Rebels declare Damascus captured in stunning end to Assad family rule in Syria
People celebrate in streets; Syrian president said to flee, whereabouts unknown; prime minister offers to cooperate; IDF deploys to buffer zone with Syria, bolsters border forces …
Syrian government falls in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family
The Syrian government fell early Sunday in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family after a sudden rebel offensive sprinted across government-held territory and entered the capital in 10 …
Syrian government falls to lightning rebel offensive as Assad flees
The Syrian government has collapsed, falling to a lightning rebel offensive that seized control of the capital Damascus and sent crowds into the streets to celebrate the end of the Assad family’s 50 …
Rebels On Syrian State TV Say Toppled ‘Tyrant’ Bashar Al-Assad
Syrian rebel factions said Sunday morning in a message broadcast on state television that they had toppled “tyrant” Bashar al-Assad and freed unjustly detained prisoners, while calling for the …
Iraq considers Syria intervention as rebels advance
Iraqi Shi’ite Muslim ruling parties and armed groups are weighing the pros and cons of armed intervention in Syria, viewing as a grave threat the advance of Sunni Islamist rebels who have taken two …
Assad’s dire position causes panic in Iran – but that could make it more dangerous yet
The latest, of greater magnitude than most expected, is washing over Syria so fast that it has triggered headlong panic in Tehran. Amid the dawning realisation that the Assad regime was probably unsalvageable, the Iranian government scrambled to evacuate its diplomats and military officers from Damascus.
How Is Turkey Involved in the Syrian Conflict?
Turkey has longstanding relations with the rebels in Syria. The rebels’ progress stands to bolster Turkey’s sway over Syria’s future, especially with Russia occupied by war in Ukraine and Iran locked in confrontation with Israel.