Israel Bombs Damascus and Sweida, Plans to Occupy Mount Hermon Area

Israel Bombs Damascus and Sweida, Plans to Occupy Mount Hermon Area

On December 8, 2024, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he has instructed the military to seize the buffer zone with Syria and nearby strategic sites. During a visit near the Syrian border, Netanyahu declared, “We will not allow any hostile force to establish itself on ...

Syrian Opposition Forces Take Full Control of Hama: What’s Next?

Syrian Opposition Forces Take Full Control of Hama: What’s Next?

On Thursday, December 5, 2024, Syrian opposition forces announced their complete control over the city of Hama, following fierce battles against the Syrian regime and allied Iranian militias. In a statement, the Syrian Army acknowledged that its troops had redeployed outside Hama after oppositi...

Syrian Opposition Forces Enter Strategic Hama as Syrian Army Redeploys

Syrian Opposition Forces Enter Strategic Hama as Syrian Army Redeploys

On the ninth day of the "Deterrence of Aggression" operation, Syrian opposition forces announced their entry into the strategically significant city of Hama after gaining control of additional towns and military sites in the northern countryside. The Syrian Ministry of Defense confirmed ...

US Reiterates Stance on Assad, Calls Him a "Blood-Stained Dictator"

US Reiterates Stance on Assad, Calls Him a "Blood-Stained Dictator"

On Monday, December 2, 2024, the United States reaffirmed that its policy towards Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remains unchanged. In remarks to reporters, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller described Assad as a "blood-stained dictator" but declined to specify whether the...

Russia Dismisses General in Charge of Syrian Operations

Russia Dismisses General in Charge of Syrian Operations

On Sunday, December 1, 2024, Russian military bloggers reported that Moscow has dismissed General Sergei Kisel, who was responsible for Russian forces in Syria. This decision comes in the wake of opposition fighters capturing parts of Aleppo, marking the most significant challenge to President Bas...