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Syria, Assad

The New York Times · 2h

Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and Distracted

Diminished support for the Syrian government from Iran, Hezbollah and Russia enabled opposition forces to take the initiative and seize new territory.

BBC on MSN · 2h

Bowen: Syria's rebel offensive is astonishing - but don't write off Assad

Syrians are generally repelled by extreme religious rhetoric. As jihadist groups came to dominate the rebellion after pro-democracy demonstrations were crushed after the first year or so of war after 2011, many Syrians either stayed neutral or sided reluctantly with the regime because they feared the murderous jihadist ideology of Islamic State.

Syrian rebels launch surprise offensive against Bashar al-Assad’s regime

Syrian rebels have launched a surprise offensive against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, a significant escalation in Syria’s civil war, which is raising concerns about a potential wider regional conflict in the Middle East.

Syria, Israel and Hezbollah

Israel says it struck Hezbollah weapons smuggling sites along Syria-Lebanon border

Israeli aircraft struck Hezbollah weapons smuggling sites along Syria's border with Lebanon, the Israeli military said Saturday, testing a fragile, days-old ceasefire that has seen continued sporadic fire.

The Boston Globe · 1d

Israel says it struck Hezbollah weapons smuggling sites in Syria, testing a fragile ceasefire

The military said it struck sites that had been used to smuggle weapons from Syria to Lebanon after the ceasefire took effect, which the military said was a violation of its terms.

Israel hits alleged Hezbollah weapons smuggling sites in Syria

Israeli military jets hit alleged Hezbollah weapons smuggling sites near the border crossing between Lebanon and Syria, according to officials, who allege the Lebanese militant group violated a ceasefire agreement.

4hon MSN

What led to Syria’s 13-year civil war, and why has fighting surged again?

The sudden assault by Syrian rebels has rapidly redrawn the civil war’s front lines and threatened once again the authority ...

The Times of Israel on MSN6h

Israeli jets block Iranian plane suspected of ferrying arms to Hezbollah over Syria

Israeli warplanes intercept flight, order it to turn around; incident comes amid efforts to prevent all weapons shipments to ...

1d

The illusion of Assad’s grip on Syria shatters, as Russia, Iran and Hezbollah let their guard down

Time and time again the Assad dynasty has survived internal and external challenges and lived to fight another day. But ...

2h

Syria Flares Up With Russia and Iran Fighting Other Conflicts

Assad’s regime seemingly came out of nowhere, and as Aleppo fell to Turkish-backed rebels in a matter of days, the Syrian ...

1don MSN

Setbacks for Russia, Iran and Hezbollah Turn Into a Catastrophe for Syria’s Assad

The loss of Aleppo to Islamist rebels represents a stunning defeat for the Syrian regime, highlighting its dependence on ...

5h

In Syria, a sudden reminder of a war that never ended

The dramatic unraveling of the past days might show how hollow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s supremacy was.

What Syria’s Revived Civil War Means for the Region

The surprise rebel offensive that has seized Aleppo and threatens other regime-held territories could mark a further ...

AFP on MSN5h

Syria's embattled Assad seeks to shore up support after Aleppo loss

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sought to shore up support from his allies Sunday, after a monitor said a shock rebel ...

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