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.

UN Delegation Meets Interim Government at Headquarters North of Aleppo

Thursday February 16th, 2023

by SHAAM NETWORK (Opposition website)

The Prime Minister provided a detailed presentation on the aftermath of the earthquake disaster and the government’s response, according to Shaam Network.

First UN Aid Convoy Enters Syria from Bab al-Salama Crossing

Thursday February 16th, 2023

by BALADI NEWS (Opposition website)

The aid is provided by the International Organization for Migration, according to Baladi News.

Avoiding Russian-Israeli Clash: Messages to Iran

Thursday February 16th, 2023

by ORIENT NET (Opposition website)

Netanyahu seeks to make it clear to the Iranian regime that air strikes will continue in Syria, according to Orient Net.