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The Fall of Assad
The Assad regime, which had ruled Syria for 54 years with an iron fist, unexpectedly collapsed after a rapid 12-day offensive led by rebel groups, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). This swift victory marks the end of one of the Middle East's most brutal dictatorships, leaving behind a fragmented nation. The fall of the regime has dramatically shifted regional power dynamics, weakening Iran and Russia's influence, while offering a glimmer of hope for millions of Syrians who have endured years of war, oppression, and displacement.
The War that changed the Middle East The war between Israel and Hezbollah in 2024 became one of the deadliest conflicts in Lebanon since the civil war. The conflict escalated dramatically in September 2024 when Israel killed Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike on the group's headquarters in Beirut. Israel then carried out an extensive ground invasion in South Lebanon, which led to massive destruction and displaced over 1.2 million Lebanese from their homes. 
The Return
Sumaya and her husband Mohammad share a quiet moment over coffee on their balcony in the Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus, Syria. A poignant scene amidst the ruins of a neighborhood devastated by the Syrian civil war.
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Afshin Ismaeli is an award-winning photographer who saw first-hand the brutality and violence of the war against ISIS.... READ MORE