Syrian Rebels Gain Ground as Jordan Shuts Border
TL;DR
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government is rapidly losing control over key regions as rebel forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, advance in major cities like Aleppo and Hama, and threaten Homs. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports government troop withdrawals, though the Syrian army denies these claims. The offensive has prompted Russian airstrikes and Hezbollah intervention to support Assad. Meanwhile, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces reportedly control Deir ez-Zor, and Jordan has closed its border with Syria due to escalating violence.
- Syria rebels advance, Jordan closes border as Assad loses ground: What to know Al-Monitor
- Syrian rebels take over southern city of Daraa in deal with army — rebel sources The Times of Israel
- Syria updates: Assad forces lose ground to HTS and Kurds DW (English)
- Jordan closes border crossing into Syria, ministry says Reuters
- Syrian opposition fighters seize main army base in southern Daraa province - report The Jerusalem Post
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