[9] Following the onset of the Northwestern Syria offensive, Syrian rebel forces in the south of the nation released a public announcement attributed to the "Revolutionaries and Free Men of the Eastern Region of Hauran", declaring plans to coordinate military activities with northern opposition groups.

The rebel groups intended to implement a pincer movement plan, specifically targeting Damascus with simultaneous pressure from both northern and southern opposition forces.

[10][11] Beginning on 29 November 2024, rebel groups commenced operations against Syrian government installations across the southern region, with particular focus on the Daraa and As-Suwayda governorates.

[17] On 6 December 2024, several towns in Daraa Governorate, including Ghabagheb, al-Jiza, al-Ghariyah al-Sharqiyah, Inkhil, Barqa, Jasim, Namir, and Simlin, along with the Nasib Border Crossing, came under the control of local forces.

[21] By the end of the day, rebels managed to entirely secure the city of Daraa in addition to Izra for the first time since the start of the civil war.

[8] By the beginning of 7 December, rebels had captured 90% of Daraa Governorate, with the exception of Sanamayn, and granted safe passage to pro-government forces towards Damascus.

[3] In the wake of the fall of Damascus on 8 December, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) created a buffer zone with additional military presence in the Golan Heights, for the first time since 1974.