Euphrates Shield spokesman says joint operations room has been set up with Turkey to oversee the operation against the key rebel group, Alsouria Net writes
Foreign minister’s comments to Russian media are the first time Syria has publicly acknowledged the possibility of Kurdish self-rule
The Syrian intelligence chief is among 12 regime officers currently being investigated for violations, Al-Etihad Press reports
The broader opposition is now calling on HTS to reform or dissolve as international pressure mounts on the rebel-held province, Sada al-Sham writes
Fragmented visions on rebuilding Syria have created uncertainty around the roles foreign countries will play in the coming stage, writes Ibrahim Hamidi
Although the successes of Astana can not be ignored, says Walid al-Bunni, real solutions should not be expected until ISIS and Nusra are kicked from Syrian soil
Both the Syrian army and Western-backed rebels have divided their operations between the north and south of the Euphrates River, Enab Baladi writes
Writing in Al-Hayat, Wael Sawah asks how we can accept a victor in Syria if so many active parties have failed to achieve their most important interests
Nathan Saleh describes three future scenarios for the eastern province’s remaining opposition in light of recent developments
Writing for Al-Modon, Sataa Nour El-Din asks which army will assume the narrative of victory following the defeat of ISIS
Deal follows regime attempts to undermine Moscow in its efforts to include the region into its cease-fire plan, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Enab Baladi highlights the myriad of interests and concerns surrounding a possible foreign intervention against Islamist factions in the rebel-held province
As the international consensus leans increasingly toward Assad staying, will Syria’s main opposition eventually get in line with its backers, Souriatna asks
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
Assad forces obstructed the entrance of Russian delegates to rebel-held border area in effort to forestall deal, opposition website reports
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
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
Political, military and economic support from Russia, China and Iran was crucial to anti-terrorism fight, Syria’s president says
World powers may have warmed to the idea of Assad remaining, but the president will not survive long after the transitional phase, Walid al-Bunni writes
