Assad's Biggest Challenge Yet! Intense Airstrikes Rock Idlib & Aleppo as Rebels Gain Ground in Syria
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Assad's Biggest Challenge Yet! Intense Airstrikes Rock Idlib & Aleppo as Rebels Gain Ground in Syria
Russian and Syrian jets have intensified their bombardment of Idlib and Aleppo, marking the second consecutive day of heavy airstrikes as rebel forces push forward in one of Syria's most critical battles in recent years.
Amid the chaos, civilians in Aleppo are fleeing, and rebel groups, including the notorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, have made bold advances.
The Syrian army is struggling to maintain control over strategic areas, and Iran-backed militias have been sidelined, adding to the pressure on President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Will the latest offensive shift the power dynamics in this decade-long war?
Watch the full breakdown of this escalating conflict.
Israel and Kurdish fighters should stop destabilising Syria, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan says
Since Islamist-led insurgents ousted former President Bashar al-Assad in a rebel offensive in December, the interim government in Damascus has struggled to maintain stability and heal the wounds of the nearly 14-year civil war.
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Iran is secretly rearming its regional proxies after the ceasefire with Israel, plotting a “silent revenge” against the U.S. and its allies. Houthi rebels have resumed Red Sea attacks, Hezbollah is regrouping despite major losses, and Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are targeting vital oil fields. With Assad’s fall blocking key supply routes, Tehran is racing to rebuild its network of influence. U.S. officials warn Iran could use these proxies as leverage in future nuclear talks, raising fears of a renewed wave of proxy wars across the Middle East.
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In a stunning diplomatic development, officials from Israel and Syria are holding quiet, backchannel talks for the first time in over a decade. This move comes after months of intense regional conflict involving Iran-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, pushing both Jerusalem and Damascus to reassess their long-standing enmity. The United States, with backing from Donald Trump and his envoy Tom Barrack Jr., is mediating the effort, aiming to cool tensions along the volatile Golan Heights border.
At the center of this pivot is Syria's new president, Ahmed al-Shara, who has signaled a dramatic shift from the hardline rejectionism of the Bashar al-Assad era. The primary driver for this newfound diplomacy is a shared strategic goal: limiting the influence of Iran and its proxies in southern Syria. For Israel, this is a matter of national security; for al-Shara's new government, it's a path toward securing sovereignty, gaining Western legitimacy, and obtaining much-needed economic relief.
While full normalization seems distant, both sides are exploring a revival of the 1974 U.N. Disengagement Agreement, which previously ensured stability in the Golan Heights. In a significant gesture, the Trump administration has lifted the terrorist designation on al-Shara's former group, and Israeli leaders have softened their tone, describing him as someone they could potentially work with. However, analysts remain cautious, pointing to al-Shara’s past and the lack of public support for peace in Syria as major hurdles.
Despite the challenges, the fact that these talks are happening at all represents a potential seismic shift in Middle East politics. This report breaks down the key players, the high stakes, and what this surprising diplomacy could mean for the future of the region.
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Giant billboards of Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa have appeared in Damascus, thanking Trump for lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria. The hoardings read “Strong Leaders Make Peace” and “Syrian People Thank You.” This follows Trump’s June 30 executive order ending broad sanctions to support Syria’s post-Assad regime. Al-Sharaa, a controversial former Al-Nusra figure, has pledged inclusive governance. Trump met him in May, calling him “tough” and “attractive,” marking the first U.S.-Syria leader meeting in 20+ years.
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Kilis-Aleppo natural gas pipeline opened: Gas flow from Turkey to Syria started
Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar called on European countries to support infrastructure projects for the return of Syrians in Europe. Turkey, Qatar, Azerbaijan and Syria are supporting a project that will provide electricity to 5 million households in Aleppo.
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Sky News has obtained shocking CCTV from inside the main hospital in the city of Sweida in southern Syria - where our team found more than 90 corpses laid out in.. Sky News
Israeli forces launched multiple ground incursions into Syria’s southwestern Quneitra province, setting up checkpoints, searching residents, and deploying tanks before withdrawing hours later. According to Syrian state media, IDF convoys entered several towns, breaching the 1974 ceasefire agreement that established a buffer zone near the occupied Golan Heights. Damascus and its allies accuse Israel of exploiting Syria’s instability for territorial gains. The United Nations has condemned repeated Israeli violations, warning they risk escalating regional tensions and destabilizing the volatile Syria–Israel border.
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A massive explosion rocked Syria’s Idlib province as an alleged Israeli airstrike targeted a major ammunition depot, leaving over 70 casualties in its wake. The fiery blast lit up the night sky, sending shockwaves through nearby towns and fueling chaos on the ground. Eyewitness videos capture the terrifying moment of impact, with plumes of smoke and secondary explosions shaking the region.
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Syria Clash: Intense fighting has reignited in and around Suwayda between Druze militias and Bedouin tribal fighters, despite a declared ceasefire. An estimated 50,000–70,000 fighters from the Arab Tribal Army have mobilized against the Druze, triggering mass displacement, civilian casualties, and widespread destruction — including regime-affiliated groups burning Druze homes in Mazraa village. Bedouin commanders have rejected the ceasefire, and reinforcements from Idlib — a stronghold of HTS — are reportedly joining the assault. Amid this chaos, HTS leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani has fled Damascus.
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A shocking viral video from Sweida shows HTS soldiers brutally forcing two Druze men at gunpoint onto a balcony, hurling slurs, and making them climb the railing before firing shots and throwing them off. Multiple videos have emerged exposing escalating sectarian violence in southern Syria, where HTS forces battle Druze militias. Israel’s Minister of Diaspora condemned the regime, comparing it to Hamas. After weeks of bloodshed, the U.S. has brokered a fragile ceasefire, but questions remain—will the atrocities finally stop?
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Israel’s Minister of Diaspora, Amichai Chikli, shared shocking videos of Syria’s HTS forces humiliating Druze men, sparking outrage. He compared Syria’s ruling government to Hamas, calling for its elimination. Sectarian violence has erupted, with HTS forces battling Druze militias in Suweida, leaving over 100 dead. Despite a declared ceasefire, Druze leaders accuse Syrian forces of breaking the truce. In response, Israeli PM Netanyahu ordered strikes on Syrian troops, vowing to protect the Druze community due to historic ties. Damascus condemned the strikes as “treacherous aggression.”
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