A medical crew in the besieged border town of Zabadani west of Damascus has appealed to human rights organizations and world powers for an immediate intervention to safe lives of civilians trapped in the town that has been under devastating attack by Syrian regime army and key ally Hezbollah militia for over two months.
The medical commission of Zabadani town, about 45 km (30 miles) northwest of the capital Damascus,said the International Community should shoulder the responsibility of civilians' life and should take a solid act.
Also, the rebels in Zabadani have appealed to their counterparts near Damascus to send reinforcements and ammunition as well to escalate attacks to relieve pressure on them.
Hezbollah militiamen and the army have controlled most of Zabadani city after intense aerial bombardments and heavy artillery fire on rebels hideouts.
Meanwhile, activist said rebels have killed 8 Hezbollah fighters near Zabadni, taking control of three buildings and ammunition.
Syrian opposition sources said at least 196 Hezbollah fighters have been killed since the offensive on Qalamoun begun in May 2015, 108 of them killed in Zabadni.
According to Reuters, the control of the city is seen as crucial to consolidate government-held areas linking Lebanon and Syria. Zabadani is a former popular resort on the main Beirut-Damascus highway.
Its capture would be a strategic gain for al-Assad, whose army is battling on several other fronts with groups including non-jihadist rebels and hardline Islamic State militants.
A victory over the rebels would also secure a corridor for Hezbollah to transport fighters and arms. The Shi'ite Muslim group's military role inside Syria has been growing steadily since the start of the conflict in 2011.
Zaman Al Wasl
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