Israel's navy targets Syria's naval fleet as rebels appoint new caretaker prime minister

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Israel's defense minister announced that the Israeli Navy has destroyed Syria's naval fleet, targeting military vessels at a base in Latakia. This follows a series of Israeli airstrikes aimed at preventing weapons from reaching extremist groups in Syria. In Syria, rebel forces have appointed Mohammad Al-Bashir as caretaker prime minister for three months to oversee a transition of power after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. Celebrations erupted in Damascus as citizens expressed relief and hope for a new era. The United Nations has condemned Israel's military actions in Syria, stating they violate a 1974 agreement. Meanwhile, the situation remains tense as rebel groups, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, navigate the complexities of governance following Assad's ouster.


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