Homs is the heart of Syria and the key to Damascus: Marwan Bishara

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Al Jazeera's senior political analyst Marwan Bishara highlights the strategic significance of Homs in shaping the future of the conflict in Syria. He emphasizes that while cities like Aleppo and Hama hold considerable importance, Homs stands out as the geographic, economic, and military heart of the country. Bishara suggests that if militants gain control of Homs, it could pave the way for a rapid advance toward Damascus, making the city's fate a critical factor in the coming days. He anticipates the regime will concentrate its efforts on Homs to counter mount-ing pressure from both the south and north, as the encirclement of Damascus by opposition forces becomes a growing possibility.