Date: Jun 26, 2018 Source: The Daily Star Syrian army advances against rebels in southwest: Hezbollah-run media Reuters BEIRUT: Hezbollah-run media outlets said Tuesday the Syrian army had seized control of the Laja area in northeastern Deraa province from rebels, part of an offensive to take back the opposition-held southwest of the country. The area taken includes the village of Busra al-Harir which has been the target of heavy bombardment for days, a Hezbollah-run military media unit and Hezbollah-run al-Manar television said.