Syria Continues to Receive Aid of Brotherly and Friendly Countries

Tuesday February 21st, 2023

by AL-WATAN (Pro-government newspaper)

The total number of aid planes that have arrived in Syria is now 174, with 71 of them coming from the UAE, al-Watan reports.

Syria Today – Israeli Attack on Damascus; Earthquake Affects 8,8 Million People

Monday February 20th, 2023

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

Your daily brief of English-speaking news on Syria.

Turkish Defense: More than 10,000 Syrians Returned Home Voluntarily After Earthquake

Monday February 20th, 2023

by SYRIA TV (Opposition website)

Akar denied that there is a refugee influx into the Hatay province, according to Syria TV.

167 Aid Planes Landed in Syria as of Saturday

Monday February 20th, 2023

by AL-WATAN (Pro-government newspaper)

An aid shipment by the Italian government and the European Union entered through the Lebanese-Syrian border, according to al-Watan.

Saudi Foreign Minister: Gulf and Arab Consensus on Dialogue with Syria

Monday February 20th, 2023

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

These statements by Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud reflect a shift in Saudi Arabia’s policy towards Damascus, according to Athr Press.

Syria – Wheat Crop Production in 2022 Lower Than 2021

Monday February 20th, 2023

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

The total production of wheat in Syria for the 2022 season was 1.55 million tons, according to Athr Press.

Comics of the Week

Friday February 17th, 2023

by KAP

President Assad Speech on Repercussions of Earthquake that Hit Syria

Friday February 17th, 2023

by SANA (State-run agency)

President Bashar Al-Assad gave a Thursday speech on Syria TV about the repercussions of the earthquake that struck the country. Following is the full text of the speech, as published by SANA.

Syria Today – Concerns Over Northwestern Syria Access to Aid

Friday February 17th, 2023

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

The February 6th earthquake exacerbated existing shortages in the country.

Popular Response to Arrival of Al-Fazaa Al-Deiriya Aid in Affected Area

Friday February 17th, 2023

by SHAAM NETWORK (Opposition website)

Local groups in eastern Syria continue to collect financial and in-kind donations for those affected by the earthquake, according to Shaam Network.

Exploiting the Earthquake: United States and West Help Polish Julani’s Image

Friday February 17th, 2023

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

Julani refused to admit any aid across the frontlines from Damascus to Idleb, according to Athr Press.

Possible Saudi-Syrian Rapprochement: Saudi Foreign Minister to Visit Syria in Coming Days

Friday February 17th, 2023

by ATHR PRESS (Pro-government newspaper)

Last Tuesday, a Saudi plane landed at Aleppo International Airport for the first time since 2011, according to Athr Press.

After Earthquake, UN Floods Regime with Aid; Deprives Northwest Syria

Friday February 17th, 2023

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

The Syrian regime is obstructing the entry of humanitarian aid through the new crossings under many pretexts, according to Baladi News.

Syria Today – Assad Wants to Escape Isolation After Earthquake

Thursday February 16th, 2023

by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER

After the earthquake, Jordan’s foreign minister Ayman Safadi arrived to Syria on Wednesday in the first such visit since the Syrian conflict.

Can we Turn Disaster Into Opportunity?

Thursday February 16th, 2023

by AL-ARABY AL-JADEED (Pan-Arab website)

Marwan Qabalan wrote in the pan-Arab al-Araby al-Jadeed an op-ed about how this crisis could, if properly utilized, be transformed into positive political action.