Syrian Rebels Close in on Homs, Thousands Flee Amidst Escalating Conflict
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Syrian rebels, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have captured Hama and are now targeting Homs, further challenging President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Turkey's President Erdogan expressed support for the rebels, while Russia, Iran, and Turkey plan to discuss the situation in Syria. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has sent forces to Homs, and Israel has conducted strikes on weapon-smuggling routes near the Syrian-Lebanese border. The UN warns of a humanitarian crisis as over 280,000 people have been displaced due to the conflict.
- After taking two key cities, Syrian rebels set their sights on Homs The Washington Post
- Syrian rebels advance towards another major city as thousands flee: Live updates CNN
- Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as advance towards Damascus continues The Guardian
- Why the rebel capture of Syria’s Hama, a city with a dark history, matters The Associated Press
- Thousands flee Syria’s Homs city as opposition forces close in: War monitor Al Jazeera English
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