
Celebrations erupt in Syrian cities following Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement
The ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in Gaza was met with great joy in many provinces of Syria.
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- Published Date: 12:45 | 16 January 2025
- Modified Date: 12:47 | 16 January 2025

The agreement was celebrated in the cities of Damascus, Idlib, Aleppo, and Homs.

Thousands of people took to the streets, and Takbirs were recited in mosques.
In Damascus, the celebrations took place at Umayyad Square, where dozens of people waved Syrian and Palestinian flags and chanted slogans like "We sacrifice our lives for you, O Al-Aqsa" and "Free Palestine." Fireworks were also displayed during the festivities.