The Saudi-led Operation Decisive Storm in Yemen has rekindled hope among Syrians for a possibility of a similar military coalition to intervene and end the war in their country.
Analysis: The US administration's move comes after years of refusal of any form of negotiations with the Syrian regime and as news breaks of a fresh atrocity in eastern Damascus.
Residents of south Damascus have been under siege for two years, enduring unspeakable hardships and isolation. Now with food becoming more scare and agencies unable to reach them, they face death by starvation.
Despite initial agreements between the regime and opposition groups to freeze fighting around Syria's second city, many are sceptical the plan will succeed.
Analysis: Daraa has been one of the epicentres of opposition to the Syrian regime. This week fierce fighting erupted as forces battled for control of the province.
Nearly four years of war has destroyed refugee camps, killed thousands of Palestinians and forced tens of thousands to flee - threatening the very existence of Syria's Palestinian community.
