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The Latest Breaking News from Damascus

Assad's Feared Dungeons Give Up Their Secrets

Syrians lived in terror for decades of what went on behind the concrete walls of Damascus's security compound.

International Business Times

Middle East latest: Netanyahu testifies in his corruption trial as Israel bombs sites in Syria

Israeli warplanes have pounded military sites in Syria after Israeli troops seized a border buffer zone following the collapse of President Bashar Assad’s rule

The Independent UK

UN may remove Syrian rebel group HTS from terror list if conditions met

Post-Assad leadership must prove its social and political inclusivity to shed terror designation, says UN envoy

The Guardian - UK

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Scenes from Syria: The fall of al-Assad in 10 videos

Must-see moments as opposition fighters brought Bashar al-Assad’s brutal rule over Syria to a dramatic end.

Al Jazeera

Israel Launches Punishing Military Response In Syria

Israel responds militarily in Syria post-Assad regime collapse, advancing into Syrian territory and targeting military installations and Iran-backed militias.

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Israel Conducts Heavy Airstrikes In Syria, Denies Advancing Towards Damascus

Israel conducts airstrikes near Damascus, targeting chemical weapons sites. International condemnation follows. Stay updated with AP's Syria coverage.

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Prominent Syrian Activist Mazen Al-Hamada Found Dead In Hospital

Syrian activist Mazen al-Hamada's body found in Damascus hospital after being missing since February 2020, sparking shock and sadness.

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UN Envoy Urges Israel To Halt Strikes In Syria

UN envoy urges Israel to halt strikes in Syria post-Assad rule as rebel forces control Damascus. Israel targets chemical weapons and deploys troops.

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After taking Damascus, Syria’s opposition begins government formation

HTS-linked Mohammed al-Bashir has been tasked with forming a transitional government.

Al Jazeera

Analysis: Al-Assad’s fall is Iran and Russia’s loss, but are there winners?

Turkiye stands to gain, while Israel feels insecure about what comes next.

Al Jazeera

‘A blow to Putin’s prestige’: What al-Assad’s fall means for Russia

As Moscow shelters Syria’s longtime leader, analysts say Russia’s Middle East ambitions are likely to continue.

Al Jazeera

How al-Assad’s regime fell: Key moments in the fall of Syria’s ‘tyrant’

Here’s an explanation of the last two days of fighting that brought down al-Assad in Syria.

Al Jazeera

War Monitor Says Israel Conducted 300 Strikes On Syria Since Assad's Fall

A war monitor said on Tuesday that Israel had conducted 300 strikes on Syria since the fall of president Bashar al-Assad, adding that the raids had "destroyed the most important military sites" in the country.

International Business Times

Israeli tanks '15 miles from Damascus' as overnight raids 'destroy Assad army's assets'

Israeli troops have reportedly reached Qatana, six miles into Syrian territory east of a demilitarised zone separating Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria

Evening Standard

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Al Jazeera

Israel says to impose ‘sterile’ zone in south Syria, launches 480 air raids

Wave of air attacks hits military sites across Syria over the past 48 hours, Israeli army says.

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Explosions Heard In Damascus Overnight, Cause Unclear.

Stay informed about recent explosions in Damascus and the escalating conflict in Syria. International observers are closely monitoring the situation for po...

The Guardian - AU

Israel says it has carried out more than 350 airstrikes in Syria; HTS leader says world ‘has nothing to fear’ – as it happened

IDF says strikes were targeting weapons stockpiles and strategic infrastructure over past 48 hours; Ahmed al-Sharaa attempts to reassure foreign nations in TV interview

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: What happened when the doors of Syria’s most notorious prison were finally opened

In today’s newsletter: The Guardian’s William Christou was the first western journalist to gain access to Sednaya prison. He reflects on what he saw

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The Guardian - UK

‘This is a happy day’: Syrian rebels return home to reunite with family and rebuild

Fighters’ homecomings filled with joy, sorrow and hope of starting over in a country in need of reconstruction

The Independent UK

Thousands scour Syria's most horrific prison but find no sign of their loved ones

Tens of thousands came to Saydnaya Prison from all over Syria after the fall of former President Bashar Assad to search for their loved ones

The Guardian - UK

Syria’s new leader has two identities – but which one will take the country forward?

Whether he goes by Ahmed al-Sharaa or his nom de guerre, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, is a key indicator in the direction Syria’s future may take

Al Jazeera

How have Palestinian groups reacted to the ouster of Syria’s al-Assad?

Palestinian factions say they hope the new Syrian authorities will support Palestine’s struggle for freedom and justice.

The Guardian - UK

David Lammy calls Bashar al-Assad ‘the rat of Damascus’

Speaking in the Commons, David Lammy says Labour government had resisted pressure to re-engage with Assad

The Independent UK

Syrians crowd Assad’s most notorious torture prison in hunt for missing loved ones

It comes as Britain says collapse of Assad is humiliation for Iran and Russia but doesn’t guarantee peace. Israel bombs chemical weapons facilities over fears of dangerous power vacuum

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Global Chemical Weapons Watchdog Reminds Syria Of Obligations

OPCW reminds Syria of chemical weapons obligations as rebels advance and Assad is overthrown. Israel conducts airstrikes on suspected sites. Russia grants ...

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