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The Latest Breaking News from Aleppo

Middle East crisis: Two killed as Lebanon accuses Israel of multiple ceasefire violations – as it happened

The speaker of the Lebanese parliament accuses Israel of more than 50 violations of deal

The Guardian - UK

Assault on Aleppo: who are the Syrian rebels HTS and why are they advancing?

The fast-moving offensive began on Wednesday, surprising forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad and his allies

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: How the civil war in Syria reignited

In today’s newsletter: President Bashar al-Assad’s forces were driven from Aleppo over the weekend by a rebel offensive, forcing global attention to turn back to the country

The Guardian - UK

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Rebels behind Aleppo’s surprise fall took advantage of Russian and Iranian distraction

Forces only took three days to take the city from Bashar al-Assad’s regime, but the Middle East’s newest conflict looks set to last

The Guardian - UK

Hope and fear in equal measure as local Syrians caught unawares by rebel uprising

While local Syrians were relieved the opposition had taken over, they were terrified of retaliation from the regime and its close ally, Russia

The Independent UK

‘We felt completely lost’: fears over reprisals from Damascus and Islamist rule in Aleppo

Syria’s second largest city left reeling after anti-government fighters seized control in surprise offensive

The Guardian - UK

Syria opposition fighters push towards Hama as gov’t forces launch assault

Russian and Syrian jets reportedly attack Idlib city on fifth day of opposition’s surprise advance in northwest Syria.

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Mapping who controls what in Syria

Opposition fighters led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seize control of large parts of Aleppo as they push south.

Al Jazeera

Assad regime scrambles to halt Syrian rebels’ advance after surprise seizure of Aleppo

Civilians among casualties as Russia and Syria launch second day of airstrikes, war monitors say

The Independent UK

Aleppo attack: The forgotten war in Syria has finally grabbed the world’s attention

Analysis: Many believed Syria was lost in an unsolvable abyss – but everything has changed in a matter of days

The Independent UK

Syria's Second City Slips From Government Control: Monitor

Syria's second-largest city Aleppo has fallen from government control for the first time since the country's conflict began more than a decade ago, a war monitor said Sunday, after a surprise advance by rebels.

International Business Times

Syrian and Russian airstrikes hit Aleppo and Idlib after insurgents advance

Assad regime seeks to repel Islamist rebels in north as Iran’s top diplomat visits Damascus in show of support

The Guardian - UK

Rebels Capture Key Sites In Northern Syria

Rebels' success in capturing key areas in northern Syria challenges Assad's regime. Airstrikes by Russian and Syrian jets retaliate against opposition forces.

Top News

Middle East crisis live: Hamas reportedly hold ceasefire talks; hundreds killed in Syrian rebel offensive – as it happened

US national security adviser expresses optimism about Gaza ceasefire, while Benjamin Netanyahu is to hold security talks in coming days

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The Independent UK

Armed men seen at Aleppo airport after rebels take control of Syrian city

Armed men were filmed at Aleppo airport on Saturday, 30 November, as Syrian rebels reached the heart of the city.

The Independent UK

Syria sends in reinforcements to halt insurgents from advancing after seizing Aleppo

The Syrian military has rushed in reinforcements to push back insurgents from advancing farther into the northern Hama countryside after they seized Aleppo in a surprise offensive

Evening Standard

Syrian rebels seen toppling statue of Assad’s brother in surprise offensive against regime in Aleppo

Russia and the Syrian government have launched airstrikes targeting rebel-held areas in an attempt to regain ground

The Guardian - UK

Syrian militants reach central Aleppo as government forces appear to retreat

Surprise offensive by rebels marks biggest challenge to Bashar al-Assad’s control in years

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Syrian rebels reach central Aleppo as army announces ‘temporary withdrawal’

Military says dozens of soldiers killed in attacks in the northwest, and it was regrouping to launch a ‘counterattack’.

International Business Times

What Do We Know About Syrian Rebels' Major Offensive On Aleppo?

Rebel forces opposing President Bashar al-Assad have launched their biggest offensive in years this week, controlling a majority of Syria's second city of Aleppo according to a monitor.

The Independent UK

Watch: Syria insurgents sweep across Aleppo in shock assault

Syrian insurgents opposed to Bashar al-Assad roamed the streets of Aleppo on Friday, 29 November, saying they have liberated it from the president's hold.

Top News

Syrian Rebels Seize Control Of Aleppo In Surprise Attack

Syrian opposition forces make significant gains in Aleppo, rekindling conflict after years of stagnation. Rebel advance met minimal resistance from Syrian ...

The Independent UK

Syrian troops in Aleppo backed by warplanes battle a shock offensive by rebels

Syria state media say government troops are battling insurgents inside the country’s largest city Aleppo for the first time since 2016

International Business Times

Syria War Monitor Says Rebels Control 'Most Of' Aleppo City

A monitor of Syria's war said on Saturday that jihadist rebels now control a majority of Aleppo city, reporting Russian air strikes on parts of Syria's second city for the first time since 2016.

The Independent UK

What’s happening in Aleppo? What we know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters

Russia and Syrian warplanes launch strikes as insurgents seize Aleppo in shock advance

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