Damascus falls to Islamist militants as Assad's fate remains unclear

Damascus is now under the control of Islamist militants led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), following the rapid overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. His current whereabouts are unknown after insurgents advanced from Idlib, capturing key cities. A curfew has been imposed in Damascus from 4 PM to 5 AM. While some residents celebrate the change, many others remain fearful amid uncertainty about the new leadership and potential violence. Reports indicate that buildings are on fire, possibly due to airstrikes. Israeli forces have continued operations in Syria, targeting munitions depots. Syrian Prime Minister Ghazi al-Jalali may lead a transitional government, but the situation remains volatile as the country faces an unpredictable future.