The Hauran plains near Damascus are historically significant as Syria's most fertile lands and the birthplace of the uprising against the Assad regime.
Armed groups arose in 2011 following the uprising in Daraa, ultimately leading to many factions capitulating to the regime by 2018.
Leaders like Khalid Abou Munzer Al-Daheni express a desire for autonomy despite "reconciliation" agreements with the regime.
In December 2024, factions united to form the Southern Operations Room, gaining momentum against the Syrian army and advancing towards Damascus.
On December 8, 2024, these rebels successfully entered the capital, marking a significant event in the ongoing conflict.