Hassan al-Dgheim, the conference spokesperson, insisted that the dialogue is a serious endeavor, claiming that its outcomes will inform future constitutional reforms, economic policies, and institutional restructuring, Enab Baladi writes.
HTS’ salafi-jihadist factions have resisted its political evolution, seeing democracy and governance as a betrayal of their original objectives, Mohammad al-Abdallah writes.
Although the summit’s primary focus is Gaza, Syria will also be a central point of discussion, al-Hurriya writes.
The fate of Syria’s unions will depend on their ability to establish genuine independence and democratic governance, Enab Baladi writes.
While Abdi emphasized the importance of state control over institutions, he maintained that SDF forces should remain a unified bloc within the newly forming Syrian army.
According to Amr Najjar, an expert on political transitions, the rush to early elections and power-sharing quotas in unstable environments often leads to sectarian fragmentation and political paralysis, as seen in Iraq and Lebanon
75 Syrian families from Deir ez-Zor province are set to leave the camp by the end of next week, Shaam News writes.
One of the biggest concerns is whether the National Dialogue Conference will produce legally binding outcomes or simply non-enforceable recommendations.
Apparent consolidation of power masks a history of rivalry and ideological divergence.
Rabbi Yosef Hamra revealed that his delegation had been invited to the White House by the U.S. State Department, where they would advocate for lifting sanctions to support struggling resident, Rudaw writes.
While discussions between Damascus and the SDF continue, the Syrian National Dialogue Conference is being positioned as a parallel effort to shape Syria’s future.
For the first time since his appointment in 2018, the UN envoy is arriving to Damascus under an air of optimism, al-Hurriya writes.
The Syrian Ministry of Defense has repeatedly announced the interception of arms shipments bound for Lebanon.
Observers believe that appointing Asfari as Prime minister could serve multiple interests, as his background does not pose a direct challenge to key factions in power, Jisr writes.
Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December, negotiations between the Damascus government and the SDF have been ongoing, though no formal agreement has been reached on all key issues.
Both Egypt and Tunisia failed to hold members of their former regimes accountable, allowing elements of the old deep state to regroup and eventually reclaim power, Sami Hassan writes for al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The notion of reconciliation with the financial figures of the Assad era has sparked widespread concerns, Iyad al-Jaafari writes in Al-Modon.
These visits, spanning Idlib, Aleppo, Afrin, Latakia, and Tartous, were not just ceremonial but aimed at reassuring the population, consolidating power, and addressing key security and economic concerns.
The Tadamon neighborhood witnessed numerous massacres committed by regime forces, with one incident documented in a video.
The president’s visit to Lattakia has sparked discussions about a potential trip to Qardaha, the Assad family’s ancestral village, according to al-Modon.
