Rumors to the contrary aside, it seems Syrian President Bashar Assad did not abandon Damascus on Thursday. One day after opposition forces killed half of his top defense officials in a bomb blast, Assad hastened to appoint replacements. But with the ongoing battles in Damascus gradually turning into a battle for the capital, Assad clearly senses danger approaching for himself and his family.
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Amos Harel
Given recent setbacks, Israel believes Assad's regime cannot survive for long
Intelligence agencies for years have focused mainly on what is happening within the Syrian regime - and in this case, the regime itself has no idea when it will fall.
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