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Syrian insurgents entered the central city of Hama on Thursday, after days of intense fighting with government forces, continuing their week-long offensive that has seen them take control of large parts of Syria. The Syrian army confirmed its withdrawal from Hama, citing a breakthrough by insurgents in the city’s defenses, marking another significant setback for President Bashar al-Assad. The army …

Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have moved into Syria to support the Syrian government’s efforts against a sudden insurgent offensive that saw the capture of Aleppo, the largest city in the region. This deployment was confirmed by a militia official and a war monitor on Monday. Last week, insurgents led by the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a two-pronged assault on …