Ten rebel factions announced a merger to from “Omar Brigade” in East Ghouta. The command of the new formation was given to Abu Talal Salama, who said that they will cooperate and work with all other rebel factions in the battle against the Assad regime and ISIS. Meanwhile, rebel fighter shelled regime position in Darayya with homemade guns, alongside clashes between the two sides on the outskirts of the town of Zamalka in East Ghouta and in Jobar. Regime forces shelled civilian homes in the towns of Taiba and Mqilbiya with heavy artillery, alongside aerial shelling on Douma. (Source: Coalition + Smart + Cham)