Video: Syrian government forces enter city of Hasakah

On February 3, 2026, Syrian government forces entered the city of Hasakah. Previously, the city had been controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The troop movement occurred under a ceasefire deal established between the Syrian government and the SDF. Al Jazeera's Teresa Bo reported from the scene and witnessed the Syrian troops entering Hasakah. The reason for the Syrian government forces entering the city is to enforce the ceasefire deal between the two sides.