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Israeli Officials believe that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is still in Damascus.

According to Axios’ Barak Ravid; Israel has sent Messages to several of the Rebel Groups operating in Syria over the past few days, including Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), telling them that if they approach the Golan Heights in any way that Violates the Israel-Syria Truce Agreement, then they will face Military Action.

Bloomberg reports that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad recently contacted the United States through Back-Channels in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), offering to “Cut all Ties” with both Iran and Hezbollah if the U.S. and Western Countries assist him with remaining in Power.

Al-Assad is said to have also tried and failed to speak to President-Elect Donald J. Trump about the offer, with him now attempting to contact several Western and Middle Eastern Countries to request Asylum.

The Israel Defense Force reports that a Soldier was seriously wounded in a car-ramming attack near the Fawwar Camp in the Southern West Bank. The Assailant initially fled the scene, prompting the IDF to impose a closure on Hebron and launch a pursuit. During the Incident, Troops opened fire at the car that struck the Soldier. Later, the Palestinian Assailant responsible for the attack turned himself in to Security Forces.

Rebel Forces have captured the Central Prison in the City of Homs, freeing Hundreds of Political Prisoners held there by the Assad Regime.

Civilians and Local Rebel Cells have managed to drive out the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) from the City of Al-Zabadani, to the Northwest of Damascus near the Border with Lebanon.

Wow, reports that the Free Syrian Army (FSA) has entered the Town of Sayyidah Zaynab only 6 Miles to the Southeast of Damascus. This Area was previously known to be a Stronghold of Hezbollah and other Iranian-Backed Forces in Syria, who all appear to have fled the Country.

Reports suggest that the City of Homs in Western Syria has been Fully Captured by Rebel Forces led Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), with the remaining Defenders either having surrendered or fled towards the South. The Road to Damascus is now clear, with Russian and Syrian Forces on the Coast of Tartus and Latakia now cut-off from the rest of Syria.

Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) confirms the capture of the City of Homs, stating that Rebel Force are being deployed across the City.

According to the New York Times; Two Flights by an Iranian Private Airline from Tehran to Damascus were turned away last week, after Israel had threatened to Shoot Down the Aircraft if they entered Syrian Airspace, fearing that they contained Iranian Troops or Weapons.

Despite having publicly issued Statements of Support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad; the New York Times reports that the Iranian Government has exchanged several Diplomatic Messages this week with the Leaders of the Rebel Group, Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as they continue their March of Damascus; with HTS promising to protect Shiite Religious Sites and the Shiite Minority in Syria, and in turn asking Iran to not fight against its Forces. Iran further asked the Group to allow Safe Passage of its Forces out of Syria, and to protect several Shia Shrines.

Over 1,000 Hezbollah Militants, several Hundred of which were Members of the “Elite” Radwan Force, fled the City of Homs earlier tonight during the withdrawal of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) from the Outskirts of the City. Most of the Militants have retreated into Northern Lebanon, away from the ongoing Fighting.

U.S. Officials tell CBS News that they expect the Syrian Capital of Damascus to fall “soon” to advancing Rebel Forces from the North and South.

Reports of an Israeli Airstrike on Hezbollah Militants fleeing the Rebel Offensive in Syria, via the Al-Qusayr Border Crossing into Northern Lebanon.

The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has reportedly withdrawn from Damascus International Airport, to the Southeast of the Capital.

Forces of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) have now reached Sednaya Military Prison also known as the “Human Slaughterhouse” to the Northwest of the Capital of Damascus.

Soldiers of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) seen Defecting earlier today, with them taking off their Uniforms and putting in Civilian Clothes.

A Wall Street Journal report reveals that several officials from Bashar al-Assad's Administration have recently fled to Egypt, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates. "Members of al-Assad's Inner Circle have vanished, relocated, and changed their phone numbers," stated a former Syrian Diplomat. Meanwhile, an Adviser to the Damascus Government shared that he received a call this week from the Wife of a Senior Syrian Intelligence Official, who tearfully expressed her desire to move to the UAE. However, her Husband remains resistant. "Please, tell him to leave. The Country is on its way to being finished."

After Rebel Forces seized control, Syrians pulled down the statue of Hafez al-Assad in Homs.