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Israel Pounds Syria: Troops Advance, Navy Destroyed?

Emeka OkonDecember 10, 2024December 12, 202405 mins

In the wake of President Bashar al-Assad’s dramatic fall from power, Israel has launched a series of intense airstrikes across Syria while simultaneously advancing its ground troops deeper into the country. The Israeli Defense Minister has even declared the destruction of the Syrian navy, a claim yet to be independently verified. This aggressive military action…

US Open to Talks with Syrian Rebels Despite Terror Label

Chukwudi AdeyemiDecember 10, 2024December 10, 202404 mins

In a surprising turn, the United States has expressed its willingness to engage with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Syrian rebel group responsible for the recent overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, despite their existing “foreign terrorist organization” designation. The State Department clarified that this label doesn’t preclude communication and stressed the importance of HTS’s role…