As the international consensus leans increasingly toward Assad staying, will Syria’s main opposition eventually get in line with its backers, Souriatna asks
Dozens reportedly killed in ISIS attack in the hotly contested Hama countryside, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Sada al-Sham describes the utter powerlessness of Raqqa’s locals as belligerents from all sides employ heavy force in contest for the ISIS-held city
The Syrian-Palestinian political commentator says the powerlessness of the opposition stems from its failure to understand its own role, and its relationship with foreign powers and its own people
Ministry spokeswoman says terrorists in the southern province intend to frame the Syrian government for an attack, official media reports
Coalition president praises Turkish support for Syrian revolution during celebrations in the capital Ankara, opposition media office reports
Enab Baladi explains that the recent coalition attacks on ISIS-linked fighters are likely the beginning of a larger campaign to secure the southern area
Turkish-backed FSA group denies shooting at U.S. soldiers following reports of an exchange of fire earlier this week
Syrian president says military victories by the Syrian army have resulted in a drop in state backing for terrorism, official media reports
Syrian Democratic Forces have confirmed the death of Abou Amjad in the Euphrates Wrath campaign
Recent de-escalation agreements have not protected many civilians from the brunt of battle as fighting persists in several areas of the country, Sada al-Sham writes
Detainees prevented authorities from entering facility with one inmate attempting to self-immolate in protest against torture of prisoners, Alsouria Net writes
Construction goods have been banned from entering the rebel-held province from Turkey since a Nusra-led alliance took control of the border crossing, Enab Baladi writes
Assad forces obstructed the entrance of Russian delegates to rebel-held border area in effort to forestall deal, opposition website reports
Russian FM says Moscow is committed to assisting regional leaders in merging Syria’s political opposition ahead of negotiations
French president says restoring peace and stabilizing Iraq and Syria is main foreign policy goal, official media reports
Enab Baladi speaks with women and experts about the impacts of the war and exile on marriage and the family dynamic
Recent Jordanian comments have suggested the kingdom is looking to restore relations with the regime despite its history of backing opposition forces, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Islamic State fighters to leave Qalamoun region as part of cease-fire agreement reached with Hezbollah, official media reports
Writing for the Saudi-owned outlet, Hamidi says the Russian-led cease-fire plan will fail if not followed by political efforts aimed at unity instead of division
