Rebel Advance in Syria and Israeli Air Force Strikes on Syrian-Lebanese Border
Rebel fighters in Syria advance towards the strategically important city of Homs, threatening government forces and causing thousands to flee. The rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is making significant gains, putting pressure on the Assad regime. Israeli Air Force strikes border crossings and roads on Syria's border with Lebanon to target weapon-smuggling routes used by Hezbollah.