Hezbollah ceasefire with Israel triggers fall of Assad in Syria

theguardian.com

Hezbollah's recent ceasefire with Israel has led to significant changes in Syria, culminating in the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. This shift has allowed the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to advance on Aleppo, taking advantage of Assad's weakened position. The collapse of Assad's regime exposes Iran's diminished influence in the region. Hezbollah, previously a key ally, has suffered heavy losses and is now isolated, unable to support Assad as it did in the past. Israel has responded by increasing military presence in the Golan Heights to counter potential threats from rebel forces. Concerns remain about the fate of Assad's weapons and the implications for regional stability.


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