Alex Rossi

Jan 16, 2025 | news.sky.com | Alex Rossi

In a region bereft of hope, the prospect of a ceasefire represents a flicker of possibility - but make no mistake, there's still a great deal of uncertainty about the deal. If all goes well, the violence in Gaza which has ravaged the enclave for 467 long and brutal days will halt and hopefully lead to a better future. However, the question remains - just how likely is the ceasefire deal to succeed in the long term? The agreement will in the short term offer at least a pause from the fighting.

Dec 10, 2024 | news.sky.com | Alex Rossi

As fears spread about what could happen inside Syria after the fall of Bashar al Assad, outside powers are trying to shape the future. On the road to Hassakah, destroyed ammunition from a weapons convoy is strewn all around - tank shells, mortars and rocket-propelled grenades, some unexploded, are everywhere. The trucks were hit by airstrikes late at night as they left a regime base. We watched as secondary explosions lit up the sky as ordnance streaked across the horizon.

Nov 30, 2024 | saindiamagazine.com | Alex Rossi

Syrian rebels reportedly control most of Aleppo following their surprise offensive which left regime forces reeling. Thousands of opposition fighters in armoured vehicles have been deployed to landmarks in the country’s second-largest city, including the old citadel, said residents. It comes a day after the rebels entered Aleppo where they reportedly faced little resistance from pro-government troops.

Nov 30, 2024 | msn.com | Alex Rossi

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Nov 30, 2024 | news.sky.com | Alex Rossi

It had appeared to be a conflict frozen in time, but the operation launched with blistering speed by Syrian opposition fighters has turned all of that upside down. It is also a potent reminder of the complexity of the Syrian conflict. Whether the rebel push continues its momentum and transforms into a wider offensive remains to be seen - but its significance politically and militarily is immense.