Civil War
Syria’s 13-year civil war roared back into prominence while we broke for turkey and stuffing.
Beginning Wednesday, Syrian opposition fighters made their largest advance in years, overtaking one of Syria’s largest cities, Aleppo. The offensive unites multiple rebel groups that control 30% of the country; the largest is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a U.S.-designated terrorist organization with past ties to Al Qaeda and the Islamic State.
They oppose Syria’s President Assad, who is a close ally of Russia and Iran.
Yesterday, Syrian opposition fighters pushed through Aleppo toward smaller towns to the south while Syria’s military attempted to take back control from the skies with support from Russia’s air force. Both sides report that dozens have died in the recent attacks, which included multiple airstrikes on the city of Idlib, a longtime rebel stronghold.
ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE
There may be good reasons to be worried, scared, or feel hopeless about this day, month, or year. God does not promise good days; he promises a great eternity. Stay focused on eternity; it changes everything.
“I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Psalm 121:1-2 (CSB) (read full passage)