In recent developments, Israeli airstrikes have killed at least six people in the Gaza Strip, further intensifying the ongoing conflict. Simultaneously, Russia has granted asylum to Syrian President Bashar Assad as his regime faces an uncertain future following a series of upheavals. The U.N. Security Council has scheduled emergency consultations to address the Syrian crisis, with calls for war crimes accountability and a smooth political transition. The U.N. human rights chief, Volker Türk, has emphasized the importance of justice for those responsible for Syria’s civil war atrocities.

Turkey has expressed hopes for an inclusive government in Syria, while Israel has continued its military actions, targeting suspected chemical weapons and long-range missile sites to prevent them from falling into the hands of hostile forces. Additionally, U.S. forces have launched airstrikes in central Syria to combat ISIS. As Syria enters a period of transition, international actors are closely monitoring the evolving situation.

This article provides an update on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Syrian civil war, and the global community's diplomatic efforts to address these crises, while exploring the humanitarian toll on civilians.