Syrian opposition forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS), have entered the strategic central city of Hama, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Syria. The Syrian army has redeployed outside the city, which is a key supply route for Iran to move arms to its Lebanese ally, Hezbollah. This comes after the rebel forces recently captured the city of Aleppo, surprising the Assad regime. Hama has been under government control since the civil war began in 2011, making its potential capture by rebel forces a major victory. Violent clashes have erupted on the outskirts of the city, with conflicting reports from the Syrian state media and the Syrian Army about the status of the city. The Army stated that it has redeployed to protect civilians, confirming the fall of Hama. This development ends years of stalemate and has renewed hopes for the opposition in Syria. The situation is still evolving, and further updates will be provided.
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Syrian rebel groups capture Hama, a key city in the ongoing conflict
