Syrian rebel groups shifted from military victory to accountability, announcing rewards for identifying Assad regime torture officials, while reports emerged of 40 bodies discovered in Damascus hospitals. Israel conducted extensive strikes on Syrian military installations and claimed to have destroyed Syria's naval fleet, though denied reports of tanks near Damascus.
By afternoon, Mohammad al-Bashir was named interim prime minister as Turkey-backed fighters engaged Kurdish forces in northern Syria. The HTS leader gave his first interview to Western media, attempting to assuage concerns about the new regime. European nations, including Britain, began suspending Syrian refugee claims.
Israeli forces admitted pushing beyond the Golan Heights buffer zone, prompting regional accusations of territorial exploitation. Netanyahu claimed success in "dismantling the Iranian axis" while facing domestic criticism during his corruption trial.