Rebels take control of Damascus and announce curfew after Assad's reported resignation

Rebel groups have taken control of Damascus with little resistance, following the fall of Homs. President Bashar Assad has reportedly resigned and left Syria, according to Russian officials. A curfew has been announced in the capital starting at 4 p.m. local time. An Israeli airstrike targeted a Syrian army weapons depot near Damascus, amid ongoing tensions. The U.S. plans to maintain its military presence in eastern Syria to prevent a resurgence of the Islamic State group. Syria's Prime Minister has called for free elections, signaling a potential shift towards a transitional government. The rebel coalition aims to establish a governing body to lead the country after Assad's departure.