On December 22, Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, in Damascus. Al-Golani played a key role in efforts to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. During the meeting, Fidan and al-Golani embraced and posed for photos. Turkish President Erdogan stated that Turkey would support Syria in forming a new government and writing a new constitution. For years, Turkey backed rebels against Assad and now wants to help rebuild Syria, especially as millions of Syrian refugees live in Turkey. Fidan's visit came amid ongoing fighting between Turkey-backed fighters and the Kurdish YPG militia in northern Syria. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are struggling to maintain their power after Assad’s fall.
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On October 8, an Israeli airstrike hit a residential building in the Mezzah suburb of Damascus, Syria, resulting in the deaths of seven civilians, including women and children. Eleven others were seriously injured. The strike reportedly involved three missiles launched from the Golan Heights. Syrian state media mentioned that air defenses intercepted some incoming threats near Damascus. This attack caused significant damage to nearby properties. Israel has been targeting Iranian-linked sites in Syria for several years, but the number of strikes has increased since the October 7 attack last year. These ongoing airstrikes are part of Israel’s efforts to counter Iranian influence in the region. The loss of innocent lives and damage to homes raises serious concerns about the impact of such military actions on civilians.
09 October,2024 01:22 PM ISTThe helicopter caught fire and crashed after it was reportedly hit during fighting in Damascus Video courtesy: NDTV
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