The Israeli military has seized a demilitarised buffer zone in the occupied Golan Heights as the Assad regime falls in Damascus ... Show more
Quick Glance: Israel Takes Control of Golan Buffer Zone
- Israel's Prime Minister announced the temporary seizure of a demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights after Syrian troops vacated their positions.
- The IDF has been ordered to enter the buffer zone as the 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria is deemed to have collapsed.
- Netanyahu called the fall of the Assad regime a historic day for the Middle East, presenting both opportunities and significant dangers.
- The IDF has moved reinforcements to the occupied Golan and warned residents to remain indoors to prevent potential conflict.
Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow, Russian state media says: Former Syrian president flees to capital of longtime ally Russia after being ousted
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Reports indicate that members of Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, were found in Syrian prisons.
Gaza-based journalist Motasem Dalloul wrote in a ... Show more
Syrian rebels defeat Assad after 14 years of war: Syrian rebels have toppled Bashar al-Assad, ending his family's 54-year authoritarian rule after nearly 14 ...
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A prisoner released from Syria's Sednaya Prison appears to have lost his memory from the atrocities committed in the prison ... Show more
Statues of Hafez al-Assad, the father of Bashar al-Assad were toppled in Syria's Latakia and Damascus.
Syrians were seen celebrating and cheering as it marks ... Show more
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the Assad regime for dismissing Turkey’s invitation for dialogue, highlighting Turkey’s unwavering commitment ... Show more
🔴 EVENING RECAP #Syria (as of 00:15 GMT 9 December)
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Quick Glance: US Air Strikes Target ISIL After Assad's Regime Collapse
- The US conducted over 75 air strikes on ISIL targets in Syria to prevent the group from exploiting the power vacuum following President al-Assad's downfall.
- US Central Command stated that the operations, involving B-52 and F-15 aircraft, had no indications of civilian casualties.
- President Biden viewed al-Assad's fall as a historic opportunity for Syria, while also acknowledging the accompanying risks and uncertainties.
- HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Julani described al-Assad's collapse as a chance to transform Syria into a 'beacon for the Islamic nation.'
🔴 EVENING RECAP #Palestine #Israel (as of 00:45 GMT 9 December)
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Syrians were celebrating the downfall of the Assad dynasty on ... Show more
“Israel’s military objectives do not justify genocidal intent.”
Amnesty International has released a 300-page report concluding Israel is committing genocide ... Show more
World Health Organization representative Rik Peeperkorn said that there was no official evacuation order issued before Israeli forces struck Kamal Adwan ... Show more
Quick Glance: Doctors Killed in Israeli Raid on Gaza Hospital
- Four doctors were killed at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza during an Israeli military raid.
- The operation resulted in many deaths and injuries in the surrounding area, with healthcare workers and patients evacuated from the facility.
- The IDF denied striking the hospital, claiming operations were aimed at nearby terror infrastructure.
- The humanitarian situation in northern Gaza is deteriorating, with increasing reports of civilian casualties and attacks on healthcare facilities.
The White Helmets deployed 5 specialised emergency teams to Sednaya prison to free the remaining inmates inside the ousted Syrian regime’s prison ... Show more
Turkey's Fidan calls for internationally backed 'inclusive' Syrian government: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sunday that Syria’s new government ...
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Quick Glance: Turkey Calls for Inclusive Syrian Governance
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Syria's new administration must be inclusive, as the Syrian people can now determine their future.
- The Syrian opposition declared President Bashar al-Assad's ouster after taking control of Damascus, marking the end of his 13-year rule.
- Fidan warned that international and regional actors must act prudently to maintain Syria's territorial integrity and prevent terrorist groups from exploiting the situation.
- He also mentioned that millions of displaced Syrians can now return home, emphasizing the need to unite and rebuild the country.
Footage from Bashar al-Assad’s Sednaya prison shows the “Iron Execution Press” which was reportedly used by the Syrian regime to crush inmates after their ... Show more
Syrian state television broadcast its news bulletin against the backdrop of the Syrian revolution flag, revealing a notable shift in the country’s media ... Show more
Middle East Eye reports from Trafalgar Square where Syrians gathered on Sunday to celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Rebels declared victory after a 12 ... Show more
Syrian rebels say they control the south and are approaching Damascus: Opposition forces say they seized control over Sanamayn and Quneitra, as Assad's ...
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US officials discussed merits of removing $10m bounty on HTS leader: Meanwhile, Jordan's King emphasised importance of covert US support for the Syrian Free ...
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Syrians around the world are celebrating the end of Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Demonstrations erupted in London, UK, where supporters set off fireworks ... Show more
Smoke rose over Damascus as Israeli airstrikes struck Syrian army weapons depots on the outskirts of the capital, including the Mezzeh Military Airport ... Show more
What's next for Turkey in Syria: After Assad's fall, Turkey needs to help re-establishing public order and a transitional government that can secure ...
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🔴 EVENING RECAP (as of 00:30 GMT 7 December)
- On Saturday, rebel forces seized control of several areas in the southern suburbs of Damascus ... Show more
Live: Syrian rebels topple Bashar al-Assad | Middle East Eye
Live: Syrian rebels topple Bashar al-Assad | Middle East Eye
In a landmark address from inside the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, rebel commander Ahmad al-Shar’a, known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani ... Show more
Syrian opposition leader says state institutions will be preserved in 18-month transition
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Supporters of the Syrian opposition rallied across various countries on Saturday to show solidarity amid the collapse of the Syrian regime ... Show more
Houthis say Assad closed their embassy in exchange for Saudi one opening: Yemen's Houthi rebel group said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad closed down their ...
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Syria's Sayyida Zeinab Shia shrine left unharmed, Iraqi fighters say: The Sayyida Zeinab Shia shrine in south Damascus has been left untouched by Syrian rebels ...
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Israeli war planes are bombing Syrian military bases that have fallen into rebel hands, according to media reports.
Israeli jets have reportedly struck Mezzah ... Show more
Live: Syrian rebels topple Bashar al-Assad | Middle East Eye
Live: Syrian rebels topple Bashar al-Assad | Middle East Eye
No one has heard from Bashar al-Assad.
He didn't make a speech and his exit was unannounced. And it seems none of the Syrians currently enjoying themselves by ... Show more
Live: Syrian rebels topple Bashar al-Assad | Middle East Eye
Live: Syrian rebels topple Bashar al-Assad | Middle East Eye
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali was seen leaving his home with opposition groups to officially hand over powers to the opposition.
Syrian people have entered inside Syria's presidential palace in Damascus, documenting the inside.
It comes as opposition forces declare the former leader ... Show more
Syrians took to the streets in Damascus and across the country to celebrate the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Syrian rebels announced in a televised statement ... Show more
'The tyrant Bashar al-Assad has been overthrown.'
Syria's opposition have declared that they have toppled Bashar al-Assad in their first announcement on ... Show more
Syria's opposition have entered the famous Khalid Ibn al-Walid Mosque in Homs city.
The mosque was named after the military commander who led the Muslim ... Show more
Syrians were seen celebrating and cheering at Umayyad Square in the heart of Damascus and in nearby suburbs as rebels take over major cities across the country ... Show more
Footage shows the moment Syrian rebels were about to free the detainees of Al-Balouna Prison after entering Syria's Homs city ... Show more
Protesters toppled a statue of Hafez al-Assad in the city of Jaramana, in the southern Damascus suburbs while chanting anti-Assad slogans. The statue ... Show more
🔴 EVENING RECAP (as of 00:08 GMT 7 December)
- Israel pounded the Gaza Strip on Saturday. At 37 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured by Israeli ... Show more
Live: Israel sends reinforcements to occupied Golan Heights | Middle East Eye
Live: Israel sends reinforcements to occupied Golan Heights | Middle East Eye
Syria's interior minister announced on state TV that an impenetrable security cordon has been established around Damascus ... Show more
Syrian opposition fighters have launched a significant offensive, advancing into Homs city in a bid to strengthen their position against regime forces ... Show more
The outskirts of Damascus witnessed a turning point as Al-Moadamiyah, located near the strategic Mezzeh Air Base, was declared free of Assad forces ... Show more
Dozens of Syrian soldiers crossed into Iraq through the Qaim border crossing in an operation coordinated with Iraqi forces ... Show more
The Syrian National Army: Rebels, thugs or Turkish proxies?: As Syrian rebels closed in on capturing the key city of Hama, a huge convoy of Syrian National Army ...
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Palestinian fishermen repair tools as they struggle with scarcity of equipment and boats, forcing them to resort to unconventional methods ... Show more
At least 21 Palestinians were killed in a bombing by Israeli forces that targeted a residential block in Nuseirat, central Gaza ... Show more
Amnesty chief calls on Starmer and Lammy to revise Gaza genocide stance after major report
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Quick Glance: Amnesty International: Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza
- On December 5, Amnesty International declared that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
- The organization identified three specific acts constituting genocide: killing members of a group, causing serious bodily or mental harm, and deliberately creating conditions aimed at the physical destruction of a group.
- Other organizations, including the UN special rapporteur, have expressed similar concerns, highlighting dehumanizing rhetoric from Israeli officials.
- So far, 14 countries have signaled their intention to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Despite being bombed by Israeli warplanes last week, Al-Farouq Mosque in Al-Nuseirat Camp, Gaza reopened for Friday prayers ... Show more
Video shows the statue of former Syrian leader Hafez al-Assad, father of Bashar al-Assad, being toppled in Hama, Syria, after rebels took over the city.
Amid the devastation caused by Israeli bombing, footage captured the moment a young man emerged injured from under the rubble cradling his cat in his arms ... Show more
“We asked Assad to determine Syria’s future together. We didn’t receive a positive response.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan commented on the rebels’ ... Show more
A convoy of rebel fighters from Hama is advancing toward Homs, Syria's third-largest city, following recent territorial gains by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in ... Show more
Turkey's Erdogan backs rebel offensive in Syria: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared to back a rebel offensive in Syria that has captured several ...
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Quick Glance: Erdogan Supports Rebel Offensive in Syria
- Turkish President Erdogan expressed support for a rebel offensive in Syria that has captured several cities.
- He emphasized the need for dialogue between the Syrian government and the opposition after Assad did not respond to invitations for talks.
- Turkey approved a limited operation in the Aleppo region while Turkish intelligence closely monitored the situation.
- Erdogan and Foreign Minister Fidan are set to discuss the crisis with Russia and Iran within the Astana framework.
Israeli soldiers posted video clips on social media of them assaulting and insulting a young Palestinian man after arresting him from his bed and dragging him ... Show more
“I’m from the city of Hama. For 13 years this regime has kept me away from it. Today, I’m in the middle of Hama.”
Syrian rebels have taken control of the ... Show more
Quick Glance: Rebels Capture Hama, Undermine Assad's Authority
- Syrian rebels have seized Hama, significantly weakening government control in a city held for over a decade.
- The offensive, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, resulted in the liberation of hundreds from the city's central prison.
- Hama's strategic importance and its historical significance due to past massacres add weight to its capture.
- The rebels aim to advance toward Homs, potentially splitting the regime's influence into two separate regions.
India doubles down on pro-Israel policy saying 'national interest' drives arms transfers
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Israel forces thousands of Palestinians to flee Gaza's Beit Lahia: Israeli forces have displaced thousands of Palestinians seeking shelter in Beit Lahia ...
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Tel Aviv University developed live dog cameras for army unit linked to Gaza attacks
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Turkish diplomat becomes OSCE chief with support from foes: Greece, Armenia and Cyprus backed Feridun Sinirlioglu as new head of the European security agency
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🔴 MORNING RECAP: #Israel #Palestine (as of 07:20 GMT 06 December)
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- Gaza now has the highest number of child amputees per capita ... Show more
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Live: Gaza has the highest number of child amputees per capita anywhere in the world, UNRWA says | Middle East Eye
Video footage from December 2023 shows the Israeli military targeting displaced Palestinians who took shelter in a school in Gaza ... Show more
After more than 60 days of bombardment in northern Gaza, families forcibly displaced from Beit Lahia and Jabalia camps by Israeli forces are now sleeping on ... Show more
Syrian rebel fighters have seized control of Hama's military airport following their successful capture of the city. Forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham now ... Show more
US senator introduces bill to redefine occupied West Bank as 'Judea and Samaria': US Senator Tom Cotton has introduced a Senate bill that seeks to eliminate the ...
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Quick Glance: US Bill Aims to Rename West Bank to Judea and Samaria
- Senator Tom Cotton has introduced a bill to replace the term "West Bank" with "Judea and Samaria" in federal documents, citing historical Israeli claims.
- This proposed legislation aligns with a similar House bill and aims to reinforce US support for Israeli settlement activities.
- The initiative arises amid growing international condemnation of Israel's policies, particularly after the International Court of Justice deemed the occupation illegal.
- Critics argue that the bill undermines Palestinian rights and exacerbates regional tensions.
Assad forces withdraw in Daraa and Deir Ezzor as Syrian rebels advance on Homs: SDF reportedly moves into Deir Ezzor city as Damascus scrambles to respond to ...
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Israeli soldier was ordered to kill Palestinian holding white flag, says reservist
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Israeli forces fired on a clearly marked ambulance near Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, Gaza Strip, endangering both medical workers and patients ... Show more
Aerial footage reveals the extensive demolition of homes in the central Gaza Strip by the Israeli army. The destruction, aimed at expanding the Netzarim ... Show more
Syrians cannot afford another decade of violence and despair: Syria stands on the brink of another devastating chapter, as renewed conflict threatens to unfreeze ...
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US smells Russian and Iranian blood in Syria, but rebel offensive challenges Kurdish ally
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Inside the Iraqi factions’ decision to keep out of Syria: Bashar al-Assad asked the leader of Iraq's paramilitary groups for reinforcements ...
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Norway's wealth fund divests from Israel's Bezeq over services in the occupied West Bank
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A visibly Buddhist lawyer heads the Brussels Bar: The ban on religious symbols must go
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Israeli historian produces vast database of war crimes in Gaza: An internationally recognised Israeli historian has concluded that his country is committing ...
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A Syrian journalist was filmed returning to his home after being displaced for 13 years as rebels advance through the country and seize major cities ... Show more
Why the Syrian army collapsed so quickly in northern Syria: For four years, it seemed as if President Bashar al-Assad's army had largely won the civil war in ...
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Video footage documents the aftermath of an Israeli attack on the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza on Thursday.
Israeli forces destroyed the hospital’s ... Show more
In a video circulating online, Danish activists call on the public to protest against Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s state visit to Denmark and the ... Show more
“A policy of medical neglect, a policy of starvation.”
Layan Naser, a 23-year-old freed Palestinian prisoner who was in administrative detention in an Israeli ... Show more
Pro-Israel donor pulls Trinity College Cambridge funding over investments row: US corporate executive Ivan Berkowitz is angry that Cambridge's richest ...
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