The dawn operation, supported by drones and involving several helicopters, targeted a residence rented by an Iraqi national identified as Salah Nouman, Enab Baladi writes.
Damascus views a renewed Russian presence as a potential deterrent against Israeli airstrikes, which Tel Aviv argues are aimed at protecting the Druze community and maintaining control over the Golan Heights buffer zone.
The settlers breached the border fence from the occupied West Bank, erected a sign for the settlement, and held a ceremonial event that included dancing and the planting of flowers in memory of a fallen Israeli soldier.
President Al-Shara welcomed members from both chambers of the US Congress, including Senators Markwayne Mullin and Joni Ernst, as well as Representatives Jason Smith and Jimmy Panetta.
Mediated by the Trump administration, the initiative has stirred considerable scepticism, with critics questioning whether this is a genuine humanitarian gesture or a veiled attempt to advance Israeli strategic interests in Syria—potentially altering the region’s fragile balance of power.
The denial followed reports by media outlets and online platforms alleging that a Lebanese air force plane had flown over the Lebanese-Syrian border in the Beqaa Valley to track armed groups positioned inside Syrian territory.
Preparations are under way in the French capital for a meeting between President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi, according to a well-informed source.
U.S. Congressman Abraham Hamadeh met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani during a brief, unannounced visit to Damascus, following a trip to Israel, according to a statement on Hamadeh’s official website.
Turkey and Syria have signed a significant military cooperation agreement aimed at bolstering Syria’s defense capabilities and fostering regional stability. This agreement marks a pivotal step in the growing relationship between Ankara and Damascus, following the overthrow of the Assad regime in 2024.
An anonymous source present at a meeting Assaad al-Shibani and members of the Syrian community in Moscow said Sharaa is keen to see Russian military police resume their former positions in the south, Syria TV reports.
Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that Suweida and its local communities remain an integral part of the Syrian Arab Republic, and that the rights of its residents would be safeguarded as part of building a secure, unified Syria.
Syria TV quotes sources saying that Russia is taking steps to “avoid attention” by conducting movements under cover of night.
Analysts say Israel’s strategic interest lies in maintaining Suweida as a buffer zone rather than absorbing it, Mohammad Al-Salloum argues
The discussions addressed Israeli actions and statements, which Turkey views as a threat to Syria’s stability and regional security, Syria TV reports.
The draft also proposes expanding humanitarian and commercial exemptions to facilitate trade with Syria
This initiative represents a pragmatic approach to transboundary water cooperation, offering a potential model for regional water diplomacy in the Middle East.
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz reaffirmed Turkey’s continued support for Syria’s institutional stability and inclusive governance.
His remarks follow renewed clashes around Manbij, after SDF forces launched rocket and artillery attacks on the village of Al-Kiyariyah in the Deir Hafer district of eastern Aleppo.
The events of the coast and Suweida further eroded U.S. confidence in the transitional government’s ability to uphold basic standards of accountability.
Shibani’s visit underscores a sensitive recalibration in Syria–Russia relations, Syria TV writes.
