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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 429

Homs

Anti-government forces drive in Syria's west-central province of Homs on December 7, 2024, on their way to the city of Homs. (Aref TAMMAWI / AFP)
December 8, 2024, 5:23 am
Syrian rebels take Homs, advance into Damascus as Hezbollah ousted from key border city
Fighters from Iran-backed terror group leave al-Qusayr after holding city along important smuggling route since 2013; insurgents enter Damascus in hopes of completing shock blitz
By AP and ToI Staff
Anti-government fighters stand in front of a defaced portrait of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as they patrol a street in the Syrian southern city of Daraa on December 7, 2024. (Photo by Sam HARIRI / AFP)
December 7, 2024, 10:37 pm
Syria rebels say they’re encircling Damascus; West thinks Assad regime may fall in days
Rebel offensive makes big gains, pushing on regime forces from north, south and east; HTS-led troops enter Homs on road to capital, seize areas near Israel border
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Syrian opposition fighters ride along the streets of Hama, Syria, after taking over the city, December 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
December 6, 2024, 11:33 pm
IDF bolsters forces on Syria border as rebels appear set to capture Homs
Israel said to strike Syrian chemical weapons cache for fear it will fall into wrong hands, amid assessment Assad’s military crumbling in face of jihadi group’s lightning offensive
By Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff and Agencies
Residents take to the streets of Hama, to welcome anti government fighters after they took control of Syria's west-central city on December 5, 2024. (Photo by Bakr Alkasem / AFP)
December 6, 2024, 12:40 pm
Thousands flee as Syrian rebels advance on crossroads city of Homs
Leader of Islamist rebel group says he wants to ‘build Syria,’ bring refugees home from Lebanon and Europe, as insurgents press offensive toward key city linking Damascus to coast
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Screen capture from video purportedly showing smoke trains for Syrian air defense missiles, May 29, 2024. (X. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
May 30, 2024, 12:37 am
Syria reports young girl killed, 10 other people hurt in alleged Israeli strikes
Syrian defense ministry says the airstrikes targeted ‘a central site and residential building’ in Baniyas; 3 pro-Hezbollah fighters in region said killed in parallel attack
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Footage showing an alleged Israeli airstrike on the city of Homs, Syria, February 7, 2024. (X video screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
February 7, 2024, 7:54 am
Syria accuses Israel of striking army posts, airbase in Homs area
State media says several civilians killed and wounded in attack that damaged public, private property; IDF does not comment
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
Syrian student officers stand next of the coffins of their comrades who were killed in a drone attack that hit a military graduation ceremony, during a mass funeral procession in Homs, Syria, October 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Abdelrahman Shaheen)
October 6, 2023, 7:24 pm
Funerals held in Syria for dozens of victims killed in deadliest attack in years
Attack that left at least 89 dead during military graduation ceremony likely to lead to renewed violence between government and insurgents
By Albert Aji and BASSEM MROUE
Screen capture from video apparently showing a Syrian military parade in Homs moments before a deadly drone strike, October 5, 2023. (X/Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 5, 2023, 6:24 pm
More than 80 reported killed in drone attack on Syria military academy ceremony
Army says drones laden with explosives hit event in Homs; defense minister reportedly left shortly before attack; Damascus blames ‘insurgents,’ vows revenge
By Agencies
Smoke rises after an alleged Israeli strike near Homs, Syria, April 1, 2023. (Screenshot/Twitter; Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 2, 2023, 3:13 am
Syria says 5 soldiers hurt in Israeli airstrikes on several targets near Homs
State-run news agency claims air defenses intercepted some missiles coming from direction of Beirut in 3rd recent night of strikes; military base among sites reportedly hit
By ToI Staff and Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative photo of a member of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces removing an Islamic State flag in the town of Tabqa in Syria. (AFP Photo/Delil Souleiman)
February 12, 2023, 3:45 pm
Islamic State kills 11 in central Syria gun attack, says monitor
10 civilians and a Syrian soldier are killed as gunmen attack group collecting truffles, says UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights; state news puts toll lower
By AFP
This image shared by Syrian media outlets purports to show the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on the Shayrat Airbase, south of the city of Homs, November 13, 2022. (Social media; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 13, 2022, 6:50 pm
Syria says two soldiers killed after Israeli airstrike hits airbase near Homs
Report says Shayrat Airbase recently used by Iranian forces, Russian troops stationed nearby; strike comes days after deadly attack on convoy at Syria-Iraq border
By Emanuel Fabian
A detail of a large mosaic that dates back to Roman era is seen in the town of Rastan, Syria, October 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki)
October 12, 2022, 4:16 pm
Syria unveils ancient Roman mosaic deemed most important find since conflict began
Artifact shown in 4th-century building features rare portrayal of ancient Amazon warriors in Roman mythology; armed groups tried to sell piece in 2017
By Albert Aji
The results of a reported Israeli airstrike on the Damascus International Airport on August 31, 2020. (ImageSat International)
September 3, 2020, 8:57 pm
Intel firm: Strikes on Syrian airfields halted Iran’s ability to transport arms
Satellite images show damage caused by reported Israeli attacks on Damascus airport and T-4 air base, both tied to Tehran’s efforts to bring weapons into the country
By Judah Ari Gross
Syrian air defenses respond to alleged Israeli missiles targeting south of the capital Damascus, on July 20, 2020. (AFP)
September 3, 2020, 2:13 pm
Presumed Israeli strike killed 16 Iran-backed fighters – Syrian opposition group
State media denies casualties in late-night attack, the second within a week following a month-long lull in reported IDF raids
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative: A Syrian surface-to-air missile explodes in the sky over southern Syria on August 31, 2020. (SANA)
September 2, 2020, 11:38 pm
Israeli jets strike airport near Homs — Syrian media
Official state outlet says IDF targeted airbase in country’s central region, long suspected of being used by Iran; no casualties reported
By Judah Ari Gross
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