Hamas has declared its stance on Syria.

Hamas leader Khaled Mashal made statements following the overthrow of the 61-year-old Ba'ath regime in Syria.

Speaking to Al Arabiya TV, Mashal said, "The liberation of Syria is a harbinger of the liberation of Gaza, Jerusalem, and all of Palestine. We congratulate the Syrian people for their success in the revolution they carried out against oppression and injustice."

"WE CONDEMN ISRAEL'S ATTACKS"

Mashal also reacted to Israel's attacks on Syria. He stated, "The Syrian people have shown incredible determination to achieve their demands. We stand by the Syrian nation's, people's, sovereignty, and territorial integrity," and added, "We condemn Israel's attack on Syria and its resources."

WHAT HAPPENED?

On November 27, clashes intensified between regime-opposing armed groups and Bashar al-Assad's forces in Syria. The groups gained dominance in the largest cities such as Aleppo, Idlib, Hama, and Homs between November 30 and December 7. As the groups began to enter the capital Damascus on December 7, with support from the masses, the regime completely lost control in Damascus and many other regions, leading to its collapse.