Syrian Rebels Capture Hama, Intensifying Pressure on Assad Regime
TL;DR
Syrian rebels, led by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have captured the major city of Hama after the Syrian military withdrew, marking a significant setback for President Bashar al-Assad. The rebels' advance follows their recent capture of Aleppo and comes amid a broader offensive in the region. The military's withdrawal was aimed at preserving civilian lives and avoiding urban combat. The conflict has displaced over 280,000 people and resulted in significant casualties, with international calls for a ceasefire and political resolution intensifying.
- Syria rebels capture major city of Hama after military withdraws BBC.com
- Syrian Rebels Storm Hama as Government Forces Withdraw The New York Times
- The Sudden Rebel Advance in Syria Creates ‘Real Possibility’ of Assad’s Fall The Wall Street Journal
- Assad regime under major pressure as Islamist rebels seize more territory; Israel, US watch Fox News
- Rebel army seizes one of Syria's biggest cities as government forces retreat NBC News
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