People storm presidential palace in Damascus after Assad flees Syria

People stormed the presidential palace in Damascus after President Bashar al-Assad fled Syria. Videos show a mob entering the palace and looting his belongings. This follows a rebel offensive that has reached the capital for the first time since 2018. Assad, who ruled for nearly 24 years, left the country on an aircraft to an undisclosed location. The rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Turkish-backed militias, began their offensive on November 27, capturing key cities like Aleppo and Hama. In response to the chaos, many residents in Damascus rushed to stock up on supplies, while thousands attempted to flee to Lebanon. The opposition claims this marks a significant change in Syria's history.