Rebel groups have launched the largest offensive in years against government forces, capturing the city of Aleppo.
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Rebels Seize Control Over Most of Syria’s Largest City in Aleppo
The rapid advance on Aleppo came just four days into a surprise opposition offensive that is the most intense escalation in years in the civil war.
Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire Rests on a Wobbly Linchpin: Lebanon’s Army
The Lebanese Army is tasked with ensuring that Hezbollah abides by the cease-fire. It has failed at that task before.
Syria Rebels Reach Aleppo, in Biggest Advance in Years
A new assault on Syrian regime forces reached the major city, according to rebels and a war monitor. Government warplanes struck back at rebel territory.
What a Deadly Offensive in Syria Means for a Stalled Civil War
Rebel groups have launched the largest offensive in years against government forces in the northwest.
Lebanon Cease-Fire Appears to Hold Despite Israeli Strike
Israel said it had targeted militants headed to a rocket facility, but neither Israel nor Hezbollah seemed keen to immediately return to full-scale fighting.
What We Know About the Cease-Fire in Lebanon
The truce began Wednesday, bringing a fragile peace to Israel and Lebanon. Israeli troops are to withdraw in phases from southern Lebanon, and Lebanese military convoys headed south to protect the peace.
Thousands Stream Homeward as Fragile Peace Begins in Lebanon
The cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah began on Wednesday, but much hardship and uncertainty lie ahead after a yearlong war that killed thousands and left widespread destruction in Lebanon.
Israeli Forces Keep Striking in Gaza Alongside Cease-Fire in Lebanon
While Israel and Hezbollah were finalizing a cease-fire to halt the fighting in Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed 33 people in Gaza, according to local health authorities.
Will the Hezbollah Cease-Fire Draw Back Northern Israel Residents Displaced by War?
Some of the tens of thousands of Israelis displaced by the war with Hezbollah worried whether it was safe to go home.