Syrian regime falls: Damascus liberated as rebels rise
This marks the end of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. Amid the tense situation in the country, the Israeli army has reported deploying forces to the UN-monitored buffer zone at the border with Syria and to "several essential defensive points."
According to information provided by a journalist from the Israeli service Walla, Israel has informed the Syrian rebels not to approach the border. The Israeli army is prepared to use force if the agreement on military demarcation is violated.
Israel reacts to events in Syria: Urgent army statement
Syrian rebels announced on Sunday, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, in a televised statement, the liberation of Damascus and the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad after his 24-year rule. They also stated they are working on transferring power to a transitional body, which will have full executive authority.
The news about the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime sparked immense emotions in most parts of Syria. The news of the capital's liberation and the dictatorship's end was received joyfully. Crowds gather in the streets of Damascus and other cities, where people celebrate the end of the dictator.
The rebels announced they took control of Damascus without resistance from the army. Videos have also surfaced online documenting the moment of the toppling of Hafez al-Assad’s monument, symbolizing the transition to a new era in Syria's history.
New challenges for Syria
Syria's Prime Minister, Muhammad Gazi al-Jalali, announced the need to conduct free elections to decide the country's future. Discussions about the country's political future are currently underway, and the international community is closely watching this process.
This event could have broad implications for the geopolitics of the region, especially in the context of countries like Russia or Iran, which have supported Assad's regime for many years. Changes in Syria could also impact the balance of power in the Middle East. The rebellion that forced the dictator to flee to an unknown location led to the liberation of political prisoners, marking the symbolic end of his tyranny.
