Syrian Rebels Advance on Damascus as Assad’s Regime Crumbles

A rapid insurgent offensive has captured key cities, raising questions about Assad’s future and the shifting balance of power in the region.

• Rebel forces, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have taken Aleppo, Hama, Homs, and are now on the outskirts of Damascus, marking the most significant threat to Assad's rule in over a decade.
• The Assad regime's military has largely collapsed, with troops retreating from several provinces and leaving only three provincial capitals under government control: Damascus, Latakia, and Tartus.
• Key Assad allies, including Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah, are struggling to provide support due to their own conflicts and diminished resources, leaving Assad increasingly isolated.
• The rapid rebel gains have created uncertainty about Syria's future, with international actors like Turkey, Israel, and the United States reassessing their positions and strategies in the region.
• Reports suggest Assad’s family has fled Syria, while the U.N. and regional powers call for urgent political talks to prevent further destabilization.

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