Self-Identified American ‘on a Pilgrimage to Damascus’ Found Freed from Assad Prison in Syria
This week, a man emerged from a Syrian prison once run by the fallen Bashar al-Assad regime and claimed to be American Travis Timmerman. do not have He said he was in Hungary and then embarked on a “pilgrimage” to Damascus. said Timmerman, a 29-year-old from Missouri. CBS News, NBC Newsand several other media outlets […]
Israeli troops near Damascus, say Syrian security, after Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian bases
Israeli military incursions into Syria have reached about 26 miles southwest of Damascus, Syrian security sources said on Tuesday, after Israel captured a buffer zone in southern Syria and began airstrikes against Syrian army and air bases overnight. Announced. Israel's military operation in Syria comes two days after the surprise overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad […]
Inside Damascus after the fall of Bashar al-Assad – podcast | Syria
Until this weekend, the Assad dynasty had ruled Syria for more than 50 years. The regime was so brutal and oppressive that it was known as the “Kingdom of Silence.” as a foreign correspondent william christ He explains that as recently as two weeks ago, it seemed like things would continue like this. Bashar al-Assad, […]
What Does Islamist Rebel Forces Conquering Aleppo, Homs, and Damascus Mean for Syria’s Remaining Christians
Christians in Syria are facing fears for their rights and freedoms after Islamic rebels conquered Aleppo, Homs and Damascus. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), listed as a terrorist organization by the US and UK, took control of Aleppo last week, followed by Homs and Damascus late Saturday night. Following the hostile takeover, Bashar al-Assad resigned as […]
Israel bombs Damascus as 50-year peace deal ends with Assad overthrow
Israel's prime minister on Sunday claimed credit for the events that led to the ouster of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and used the moment to threaten the security of the Jewish state by bombing terrorist sites in Damascus. Reinforced. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed in a video statement that the fall of Assad's regime to […]
Gunmen storm Iranian embassy in Damascus as Russia claims Assad left ‘instructions’ to ‘transfer power’
Unidentified gunmen attacked the Iranian embassy in Damascus on Sunday, after Islamic rebels seized the city and overthrew the government of Bashar al-Assad. Russia's Foreign Ministry says he fled the country and left behind “instructions” for the transfer of power. Iranian state television reported on the incident at the embassy, saying it did not believe […]
Gunment storm Iranian embassy in Damascus as Russia claims Assad left ‘instructions’ to ‘transfer power’
Unidentified gunmen attacked the Iranian embassy in Damascus on Sunday, after Islamic rebels seized the city and overthrew President Bashar al-Assad's government. Russia's Foreign Ministry said he fled the country and left behind “instructions” for the transfer of power. Iranian state television reported on the incident at the embassy, saying it did not believe the […]
Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Syria as rebels say they have captured Damascus | Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is believed to have fled the country his family has ruled for 50 years, as rebels say they have captured the capital in a lightning-fast march in just under two weeks. . Two senior Syrian officials told Reuters that Mr. Assad had fled Damascus to an unknown destination, while the Syrian […]
Syrian insurgents reach gates of Damascus, threatening decades-long Assad regime
A stunning march by rebel forces across Syria accelerated Saturday after news arrived at the capital's gates that government forces had abandoned the central city of Homs. The government has been forced to deny rumors that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country. The loss of Homs could have been a fatal blow to Assad. […]
Israel Eliminates Senior Hezbollah Terrorist in Damascus Airstrike
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced On Tuesday, they announced that an airstrike on Damascus had succeeded in eliminating Salman Nemer Jama'a, Hezbollah's top envoy to Syria's Bashar al-Assad regime. Israeli military activity continues in a turbulent week in Syria after al-Qaeda-linked jihadist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) invaded and apparently overran Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo. […]