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The Syrian Army says that it has withdrawn from the city of Hama in order to "protect the lives of civilians"

2024 Syrian opposition offensives — The Syrian Army says that it has withdrawn from the city of Hama in order to "protect the lives of civilians" after rebel forces enter the city. Rebel forces later begin releasing

Published December 5, 2024· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: 2024 Syrian opposition offensives.

The Syrian Army says that it has withdrawn from the city of Hama in order to "protect the lives of civilians" after rebel forces enter the city. Rebel forces later begin releasing hundreds of prisoners from Hama's central prison. [https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/syrian-army-pulls-out-of-hama-after-insurgents-break-through-defences/ar-AA1vkcu6 (MSN)] [https://www.ynetnews.com/article/byykofkvyl (Ynet)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2024-12-05).