Israeli troops advance near Damascus following airstrikes on Syrian military targets

Israeli troops have advanced to about 25 km southwest of Damascus, according to Syrian security sources. This follows Israeli airstrikes on Syrian military targets, which reportedly destroyed numerous aircraft and military assets overnight. The Israeli military operation comes after the recent overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad by a rebel alliance. Syrian banks and the oil sector are set to resume operations, signaling a potential shift in governance as a rebel-led administration prepares to take power. The rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham plans to hold accountable those involved in torturing Syrians. They will release a list of senior officials linked to war crimes, while the U.S. seeks to engage with Syrian rebel leaders amid ongoing regional tensions.