US left facing a difficult situation in Syria as rebels make massive advances against Assad regime

For years, the fronts and spheres of influence in Syria have barely moved. Bashar al-Assad's regime seemed set in stone. Now the Syrian opposition is coming back.

Map: Where Rebels Have Advanced in Syria

Syrian opposition fighters have pushed back government forces around Aleppo in a surprise offensive, rapidly expanded the territory under their control in northwestern Syria. On Wednesday, they battled pro-government forces on the outskirts of Hama. The post Map: Where Rebels Have Advanced in Syria appeared first on New York Times.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns against resurrection of IS in Syria

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Wednesday (Dec. 4) against a resurgence of the Islamic State group in Syria, as he called for a de-escalation in fighting in the war-torn country.  Syria has seen its worst violence in years after Islamist-led rebels launched a lightning offensive to seize swathes of territory from President Bashar al-Assad's control. Watch | Hezbollah-Israel War: IDF Warns 'No Immunity' To Lebanon If War Resumes

From Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh to Tel Rifaat, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) forced to retreat in the face of the advance of pro-Turkish militiamen. Critical activists in the face of the promises of 'inclusiveness' flaunted so far by the HTS. On the conflict front, the governments, with the help of allied militias, are trying to repel the advance towards Hama.

The situation in Syria is escalating. A group of jihadists is advancing rapidly and has already taken over the second largest city. Ruler Bashar al-Assad is under pressure, his allies are weakened. The issue of Syria could become important again for the USA.

Nearly thirteen years after the start of the civil war in the country, the insurgent forces are rapidly progressing towards the center of Syrian territory....