Assad and family flee to Russia after being ousted by Syrian rebels

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have fled to Russia and been granted asylum after being ousted by rebel forces. Reports indicate that Assad's departure followed a sudden military collapse in Damascus, raising concerns about regional stability. Israel has moved tanks into a UN-patrolled buffer zone in Syria, claiming the 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria has collapsed. The Israeli government aims to prevent hostile forces from establishing a presence near its border. Rebels celebrated their victory in Homs and Damascus, with thousands taking to the streets. The fall of Assad's regime marks a significant shift in Syria's ongoing civil war, which has lasted over 13 years and resulted in widespread devastation.