Syrians Watch Regional War from Afar: “May it Stay Away from Us”
AL-MODON
March 6, 2026
In Damascus, life maintains a normal rhythm, with the exception of long queues at gas stations, al-Modon writes.
In Damascus, life maintains a normal rhythm, with the exception of long queues at gas stations, al-Modon writes.
The core of Syria’s dilemma is its unavoidable geopolitical alignment, Ghassan Al-Mufleh argues in Al-Thawra.
After 7 October 2023, the eruption in Gaza spilled far beyond the Strip, unleashing a wave of changes that stretched across Gaza, Palestine, and the Middle East.
The breach comes at a moment of heightened regional volatility, Ultra Syria notes.
By facilitating the exchange, US mediators are seeking to prevent further escalation in Suweida, Ultra Syria writes.
The United States has begun a full withdrawal of its roughly 2,000 troops from Syria, bringing an end to nearly a decade of military presence, according to U.S. officials cited by The Wall Street Journal.
Europe’s maneuver in Munich is not only about Syria — it is also a pointed message to Washington, Firas Faham writes in Syria TV.
I24 News reported that Syrian politician Fahd Al-Masri, head of the Free Syria Party, has emerged as a leading candidate for the post of Prime Minister.
The Syrian delegation, which arrived in Munich on Friday, immediately entered a series of intensive meetings with American and European officials, Al-Thawra writes.
According to UN assessments, roughly 3,000 ISIS fighters remain active across Iraq and Syria, with the majority operating inside Syrian territory.
Syria’s active leadership in the coalition represents a significant diplomatic shift, Syria TV writes.
Teaching Kurdish requires qualified and properly trained educational staff capable of implementing the new curricula, Ultra Syria writes.
The convergence of Saudi investment and American energy-sector interest suggests a deliberate Syrian strategy to reinsert itself into regional and global economic networks, Syria TV writes.
According to an official statement, discussions centred on redeveloping damaged wells, boosting production capacity, and introducing advanced technologies and expertise, al-Thawra writes.
The American shift coincided with a rapid Syrian military advance east of Aleppo beginning on 6 January
With the SDF file nearing resolution, attention is shifting southward to Suweida province, Ultra Syria writes.
Informed sources told Al-Modon that senior officials in the U.S. administration have warned the Israeli government against providing any form of support to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), amid rapidly shifting political and security dynamics in Syria—particularly in the country’s north and east.
Syria must entrench eight essential pillars to attract domestic and foreign investment, according to Osama Al-Qadi in Al-Thawra.
Repeated statements by U.S. officials emphasized support for the new Syrian authority and for a unified Syrian state, Faisal Alloush argues in Ultra Syria.
Iraq’s prison system is already under severe strain, Daraj writes.
The prison administration affiliated with the Autonomous Administration issued a statement noting that a designated section of the prison housed a number of juveniles—some accused of crimes for which official complaints had been filed, and others who were victims of recruitment and exploitation by the Islamic State
Barrack is in no hurry regarding politics. His obsessions are purely security-driven, Mohammad Al-Salloum argues.
Washington’s efforts “have been appreciated from the beginning,” the director of the American Affairs Department at the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Syria TV.
Many analysts contend that the March Agreement has already lost much of its substance, Ultra Syria writes.
“The Israeli position is clear and non-negotiable. There will be no withdrawal from Mount Hermon”, an israeli official said.
This assault also lays bare the regime’s complete subservience to Turkey, Mohammad Dibo claims.
Well-informed Syrian-American sources with knowledge of the negotiations told Al-Modon that “the discussions have advanced far beyond what many imagine”
While courting external support is crucial to ending Syria’s isolation, this strategy has come at the expense of domestic affairs, Malek Wannous writes in Al-Modon.
The Syrian Minister stressed that “the al-Jazira region is a national priority,” warning that “any delay in integrating the SDF into state institutions will negatively affect reconstruction efforts.”
The Ministry of Interior is escalating targeted campaigns to neutralize these resurgent cells, which have claimed lives among Syrian army, General Security, and Customs Police forces.
The convergence of these American statements and Israeli military actions has heightened Syrian concerns that a new, entrenched occupation reality is taking shape in southern Syria.
Lifting the Caesar Act should be seen not as a final achievement but as a phase in testing the Syrian government’s seriousness in building a capable state that is both internally and externally acceptable, Syria TV argues.
“Syria is emerging from a long period of civil unrest and internal conflict,” the White House stated
Available information indicates that the U.S.-led International Coalition is now encouraging the SDF to engage in security coordination with the Syrian government.
The decisions shaping Syria’s future are being written from within.
Video footage documented Al-Ahmad’s heroic act as he moved through a car park before grappling with the armed assailant and seizing his firearm.
Syrian security sources said the attack took place during a joint field patrol near a compound in the Palmyra desert
Political researcher Abdullah al-Kheir argued that the United States has adopted a firm position against political decentralisation or federalism in Syria, asserting that Barak’s comments reflect a strategic orientation rather than a personal view.
The meeting between Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Vladimir Putin appears to have offered both sides an opportunity to reassess the foundations of their political communication, Malek al-Hafez writes in Syria TV.
Mohammad Alaa Ghanem, Head of Political Affairs at the Syrian American Council, confirmed that the vote passed with 312 members in favour and 112 opposed, calling it “the most difficult hurdle, now overcome.”
Ayman al-Dasouki, senior researcher at the Omran Center, pointed out to Syria Television that although the Caesar Act’s impact on reconstruction is substantial, it represents only one among many hurdles to rebuilding Syria in a secure and stable manner.
These remarks came a day after the Israeli prime minister’s office firmly denied media reports alleging that Benjamin Netanyahu had refused to sign a security agreement with Syria in September.
Syria’s first post-Assad year closes with an impressive portfolio of diplomatic achievements, many argue, secured at the cost of domestic stagnation.
He expressed his confidence that Syria’s future will be brighter than its recent past.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with figures from the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) and the American energy giant Chevron, according to al-Modon.
Hussam Taleb, a political analyst based in Damascus, told 963+ that the Beit Jin assault, and the Israeli aggression that followed—met with local resistance—marks a turning point in the nature of Israel’s military operations.
In Trump’s newly envisioned regional map, Damascus is no longer an adversary to be contained but a partner to be engaged, Syria TV writes.
Admiral Brad Cooper, CENTCOM’s commander, hailed the operation as “a successful partnership with Syria’s Ministry of Interior that locks in enduring gains against Daesh.”
Both the capital and the SDF face mounting pressure from their respective patrons to reach political settlements that would finally close the eastern file and open the region to the international investment.
Nasser Munzer founded the “Jaramana Cinema Club” to challenge the capital’s cultural monopoly, al-Modon writes.
For Trump, insiders suggest, the ultimate signal of engagement lies not in hosting but in visiting.
Ahmad al-Sharaa’s recent visit to Washington marked a critical waypoint in Syria’s evolving diplomatic trajectory, according to Ulta Syria.
Abdi stressed the need for Druze and Alawite participation in any Damascus negotiations, al-Modon reports.
The Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation has formally announced the signing of final contracts for the investment, development, construction and operation of Damascus International Airport
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The Russian leadership sees an opportunity to support Syria’s calls for calm in the occupied Golan and to contain Israeli actions, Syria TV argues.
Abdi reaffirmed that, after fifteen years of conflict, Syria could not revert to the model of a centralised state, describing this as an irreversible position for the peoples of North and East Syria.
The agreement aims to expand cooperation in the exploration and development of natural gas fields, al-Ikhbariya writes.
Official statements from Syria’s Minister of Information have framed the country’s coalition membership as political rather than military, Ultra Syria writes.
A Russian delegation visited Damascus, accompanied by a Turkish counterpart, to conduct high-level security talk, according to al-Hal.
haraa identified the United States as the only actor with sufficient leverage to moderate Israeli actions.
Syria TV reports that discussions will focus on sensitive matters, including the mechanism for integrating SDF forces into the national army.
True reconstruction requires a stable and secure domestic environment, a legislative framework attractive to foreign investors, modern banking regulations, robust anti-corruption measures, and equitable implementation of national projects, Faisal Alloush argues in Ultra Syria.
The statement highlighted Sharaa’s renewed commitment to the fight against ISIS, Ultra Syria writes.
The upcoming round will take place in the Syrian capital and aims to begin implementation of the March 10 Accord, al-Hal reports.
President Trump expressed confidence in Sharaa’s leadership, telling reporters, “I’m in accord with President Sharaa, and I believe he’s capable of leading Syria toward success.”
The American establishment media have treated the moment with cautious reflection
Who killed Ghazi Kanaan? Did he take his life in despair, or was he eliminated by a regime that could no longer tolerate his reach?
This visit is Sharaa’s second to the United States, following his attendance at the United Nations General Assembly in September.
Sources indicate the facility is situated at the southern gateway to Syria—an area expected to form part of a demilitarised buffer zone within the framework of the proposed non-aggression pact currently under negotiation between Damascus and Tel Aviv.
Trump administration officials are saying that maintaining the sanctions risks derailing progress and exacerbating instability.
Abbasi said Hegseth did not provide operational specifics, only stating that U.S. forces were “carrying out missions in the region, specifically within Syrian territory”.
One source told Axios that Rayburn lacked sufficient support in the Senate to secure confirmation, adding that the administration “will go in a different direction.”
Large American cargo aircraft transported new supplies and personnel to bases in Hassakeh province, Syria TV writes.
Over the past ten months, since this new phase of governance began, the state’s approach to the foreign fighter dossier has become increasingly visible—marked by several key patterns:
French courts have issued a new international arrest warrant for the ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in connection with chemical attacks carried out in 2013, Ultra Syria writes.
Economist Adham Qudaimati told Enab Baladi that Syria’s economy stands on the brink of structural transformation, driven by international cooperation and legal reforms designed to attract investment.
Although Russia’s influence in Syria has diminished since Assad’s fall, the Kremlin is playing a long game.
The printing of the new currency has shifted from Russia to partners in the UAE and Germany, reflecting a shift in Syria’s international economic alignments, al-Ikhbariya writes.
Tom Barrack announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria, framing it not as an act of charity but a strategic decision to catalyse the most significant reconstruction initiative since the Second World War, Syria TV writes.
The U.S. Senate approved a version of the budget that includes calls for the unconditional repeal of the “Caesar Act” by the end of this year.
As contacts intensify between SDF, Syrian, and American officials, debates are growing over the future governance structure in the north and east — particularly following media reports alleging that Abdi demanded autonomy similar to Iraqi Kurdistan.
The meeting focused on leveraging the expertise and capabilities of Syrians living overseas by linking their skills to national development projects.
Turning to U.S.-Syria relations, Shibani described the policy of U.S. President Donald Trump after the Assad regime’s collapse as “positive and deserving of the Syrian people’s respect.”
President Sharaa declared that Syria’s story was entering a new chapter defined by peace, stability and prosperity, following what he described as a “victory in the battle against oppression.”
The meetings led by President Sharaa and his delegation over the past two days have been described as a potential turning point—presenting Syria as a credible destination for foreign investment
A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department told Reuters the department does not comment on “decisions related to personnel or administrative reorganizations,” but added that “the core team working on Syria-related issues continues its operations from multiple locations.”
Shibani stated that the Syrian government has drawn up a detailed plan to ensure justice, protect rights, promote community reconciliation, Ultra Syria reports.
As political “strangers,” both men promised rupture over continuity, upheaval over inertia, Wael Sawah writes in Daraj.
Qabalan identified Syria’s internal sectarian divisions as its most pressing challenge.
SAC stressed that this development “does not eliminate the prospects of repealing the Caesar Act through the budget bill.”
600,000 barrels of heavy crude were dispatched from the port of Tartus aboard the tanker Nissos Christiana, as announced by the Syrian Ministry of Energy.
This is the third arrest warrant France has issued against Bashar al-Assad, +963 writes.
Ilham Ahmed, co-chair of the AANES foreign relations department, met with Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shibani, signalling potential progress in negotiations, Al-Hal reports.
That delegation included Senators Markwayne Mullin and Joni Ernst, alongside Congressmen Jason Smith and Jimmy Panetta.
The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied reports that a security agreement with Israel is set to be signed on 25 September, describing the claims as baseless.
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.
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.
Russia’s involvement in Qamishli dates back to late 2019, when it positioned itself as a buffer force between the SDF and Turkish troops, Daraj writes.
The head of the Damascus and Rural Damascus Chamber of Industry said the Chamber had contacted relevant ministries to push for reduced tariffs and seek a reciprocal agreement on customs exemptions.
Jordan will host a trilateral meeting on Tuesday bringing together Syrian, American, and Jordanian officials to discuss consolidating a ceasefire in Suweida province, southern Syria, and advancing a resolution to the crisis there.
The draft also proposes expanding humanitarian and commercial exemptions to facilitate trade with Syria
Bashir stated that the agreements include the development of four combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants, Ultra Syria writes.
The events of the coast and Suweida further eroded U.S. confidence in the transitional government’s ability to uphold basic standards of accountability.
An American researcher criticized U.S. policy for backing Sunni insurgents since 2011.
The Syrian delegation reaffirmed national principles, notably the unity of Syrian territory and rejection of all foreign military presence deemed illegal.
From Ibrahim Pasha to Shishakli and Bashar al-Assad, every leader who misread the mountain has paid dearly, Wael Sawah argues.
A bill by Representative Michael Lawler proposes extending the Caesar Act until a series of sectoral reviews of the Syrian government are completed, according to Syria TV.
According to SNHR, among the dead are 17 women, 11 children, 6 medical personnel, and 2 media workers
Hijri inherited the title of Sheikh al-‘Aql, or chief Druze religious leader, under unusual circumstances following the death of his brother in a car accident
The Druze group Men of Dignity declared a state of emergency, accusing the government of abandoning its duty to protect civilians and calling for restraint and dialogue
A coalition of political parties and movements in northeast Syria has issued a joint statement denouncing recent remarks by U.S. Special Envoy to Syria, Thomas Barrack.
Two days after the controversy erupted, Jihad Abdo, director of the General Organization for Cinema, finally issued a public statement on his social media accounts. He expressed surprise at the decision and confirmed he was not notified through official channels.
The shipment, which includes four containers with a total weight of 100 tons, will depart from the Port of Lattakia to the Port of New York.
In an article in Al-Araby al-Jadeed, Marwan Kabalan wonders at what cost would Israel agree to Syria’s conditions for normalization.
Israeli media suggests the Golan issue may no longer be a red line in future negotiations.
The New York Times reports that the Trump administration has lifted most U.S. sanctions on Syria as a goodwill gesture toward the country’s new president, Ahmad al-Sharaa
Trump’s decision marks one of the most dramatic shifts in U.S. Middle East policy.
Syria’s leadership appears focused on buying time and avoiding conflict with Israel while it addresses urgent internal priorities, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
The complaint, brought by human rights advocate Imadeddin Al-Muntasser, claims that the defendants misused their political visibility and past affiliations with the Syrian opposition to lure investments into what he describes as fake ventures.
While momentum toward normalization between Syria and Israel appears real, 963 media writes.
While the Biden and Trump administrations issued limited sanctions waivers and Treasury licenses in the wake of Syria’s transition, the Omar-Luna bill marks the first legislative attempt to permanently repeal the underlying authorities.
The bombing has deeply unsettled Syria’s religious minorities, long vulnerable throughout the years of conflict, al-Hal writes.
The authorities still insist on treating the Brotherhood as a party subject to activity prohibition until political life is restored one day, Hussam Jazmati argues for Al-Jumhuriya.
For many Syrians, Wassim’s name is synonymous with a particular strain of corruption: theatrical, unapologetic, and drenched in violence.
The move is widely seen as a strong indication that the country’s new administration is making headway in ending Syria’s economic and financial isolation, al-Hal writes.
ISIS has ramped up its operations, targeting territories held by both the SDF and the transitional government, Ultra Syria writes.
The fall of the regime has spurred political and social realignment across Syrian expatriate communities, especially among Alawites, Daraj writes.
Despite concerns about Sharaa’s background, Israeli officials now describe him as pragmatic and independent of Ankara, according to Axios.
As this pivotal chapter in Syria’s history unfolds, evidenced by the international community’s positive engagement with the current leadership, many Syrians are calling on the government not to rely solely on external gains.
The transitional government inherited, as economist Mohib Saleha of the Arab International University puts it to 963 media, “a shattered economy plagued by hyperinflation, stagnant growth, exorbitant energy and transportation costs, low wages, currency depreciation, and widespread supply bottlenecks.”
Political researcher Sarkis Qassarjian sees U.S. policy in Syria as part of a wider effort to deconflict regional rivalries and create space for long-term economic projects, Ultra Syria writes.
Syria had previously been under a full travel ban during Trump’s first term in office.
This is Barrack’s second major appearance in the region, following what was described as a “historic” trip to Damascus earlier this year, Syria TV writes.
The drawdown follows an earlier announcement by the U.S. Department of Defense on 18 April, in which Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed plans to reduce American troop numbers in Syria, Enab Baladi writes.
Barak praised the evolving cooperation between the United States and Turkey on Syria, according to Syria TV.
Western policy towards Syria’s new regime blends incentives with discipline—a “diplomacy of conditionalities.”
Barrack’s language reveals much about how America wants to be understood. In diplomacy—as in literature—meaning lies not only in what is said but in how the message is structured.
SANA described the event as a “practical indicator of a new phase” in Syrian-American relations, Zaman al-Wasl writes.
The agreement, signed on Thursday by the Ministry of Energy, will see the development of four combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants in the provinces of Deir ez-Zor, Hama (Mhardeh and Zeizoun), and Homs (Tirfawi), 963 writes.
While recognizing Trump’s move as a step in the right direction, Hof emphasized to al-Majalla the enormity of the task ahead: rebuilding a country devastated by over a decade of war, and reconstituting its political and economic institutions under international scrutiny.
The renewed U.S. diplomatic engagement in Syria follows a series of rapid developments, Syria TV writes.
Erdoğan explained, in statements made aboard his plane during his return from a visit to Hungary, that lifting sanctions on Syria “demonstrates how constructive Turkish diplomacy yields results.”
Ford reflected on what America can still offer: not troops, but training.
International recognition—from Washington’s overtures to France’s diplomatic engagement—serves as a crucial tool to shape internal dynamics, Wael al-Sawwah argues.
ISIS’s appeal is unlikely to resonate with most foreign fighters, Manhal Barish writes in al-Quds al-Araby,
Syria’s Minister of Health, Dr. Musab al-Ali, joined delegates from WHO member states in a symbolic development, Syria TV writes.
This was the first meeting between a U.S. and Syrian president in 25 years.
Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Housriyeh described the sanctions relief as critical for restoring monetary stability. “This is not just an economic shift—it is a psychological one,” he said.
While the lifting of sanctions marks a dramatic breakthrough, the road ahead remains fraught.
What makes this moment unique is not just the shifting tone in Washington, but the rare convergence of interests across political lines.
During Sharaa’s visit to the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday, Macron criticized Israeli actions in Syria as “unacceptable”.
Shibani’s speech at the UN focused on one key theme: lifting sanctions as a prerequisite for Syrian stability.
Foreign Minister Shibani stressed in New York that the crisis only underscores the need for a political solution grounded in sovereignty and internal consensus.
Despite refusing to join the Abraham Accords, Damascus affirmed its commitment to building a Syria that does not seek to threaten any other party, Syria TV says.
It remains unclear whether Washington has formally responded to the Syrian communication.
Representing the Syrian Arab Republic, Hind Kabawat, Minister of Social Affairs and Labour, traveled to Rome to participate in the funeral rites, Shaam writes.
Shibani’s remarks acknowledged, at least superficially, Washington’s core demands: dismantling the remnants of Syria’s chemical weapons program and confronting terrorist groups, Enab Baladi writes.
In an interview with The New York Times, Sharaa made a direct appeal to the international community for financial aid, military support, and the lifting of sanctions, describing Syria’s stability as a global concern.
Despite ongoing engagement, the United States maintains an ambiguous stance towards Syria’s new leadership, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
The visit comes amid reports, including from Politico, that the U.S. State Department and Treasury are considering easing long-standing sanctions on Syria
While the document covers wide-ranging security issues, it notably omits concrete demands for the establishment of a transitional government, constitutional reform, or implementation of transitional justice.
The list of U.S. demands calls for Damascus to issue a formal public statement banning all Palestinian political factions and activities on Syrian soil.
In the absence of a clearly defined Syria policy, two competing currents have emerged within the US administration, united only in their satisfaction over the fall of the Assad regime, Marwan Qabalan writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
In recent days, the area around the Teishrin Dam has experienced a marked calm following months of deadly confrontations, North Press reports.
A senior U.S. official familiar with the matter told The Hill that there had been “significant internal debate within the administration” over whether to demand the closure of Russia’s military base in Syria
Echoing long-standing demands of the Syrian opposition, Asfari reiterated that the country’s recovery hinges on the establishment of a democratic state based on citizenship, separation of powers, and full political inclusion.
Economists warn that without U.S. action to ease sanctions, even the most generous aid pledges will fall short, North Press writes.
A comprehensive review of Syrian diplomatic missions abroad is currently underway, Syria TV writes.
President Sharaa’s foreign visits carry extraordinary weight, al-Hurriya writes.
Regarding the U.S. military presence in Syria, the State Department affirmed that no decision has been made about withdrawing American forces.
Maysa Sabrin was appointed in December 2024, shortly after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, becoming the first woman to head the Central Bank.
Alawite Syrians stood on the periphery of the national dream, entangled in a dense net of state-manufactured illusions and fears, Wael Sawah writes.
Faced with chronic fuel shortages and an international reluctance to sell oil to Syria, the Damascus administration appears to have turned to Moscow as a substitute for Iranian oil, al-Modon writes.
The accord was brokered with American and French support and overseen by prominent Kurdish figures, including Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces.
Putin’s message may serve to distance Moscow from accusations of supporting attempts by regime loyalists to reclaim power.
The U.S. administration has yet to finalize its Syria policy,
The talks are influenced by fast-moving regional developments, pressuring all parties to act decisively in reuniting the country and initiating reconstruction before circumstances shift, al-Hurriya writes.
Kurdish political factions, including the Kurdish National Council (ENKS) and the Democratic Union Party (PYD), have reached a consensus on a joint political vision calling for a federal, decentralized system in Syria
According to Le Figaro, the Biden administration, through the mediation of Oman, proposed confidential discussions in Muscat aimed at resolving key issues, including the fate of missing American journalist Austin Tice
The committee is expected to meet with Abdi this Wednesday in the northeastern province of Hassakeh, al-Modon writes.
Vance revealed that Washington is conducting discussions with its allies behind closed doors, aiming to encourage Syria’s new government— which he described as “hardline”— to safeguard minority groups.
Despite diplomatic overtures and limited sanctions relief, Syria’s new leadership faces significant challenges in convincing the West that it is a viable and trustworthy partner for reconstruction.
U.S. mediation was prompted by growing military indications that President Donald Trump’s administration was seriously considering withdrawing American forces from Syria in the near future
Tel Aviv views a major challenge in Trump’s intention to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria, Shaam reports.
Local Druze authorities were quick to reject Israel’s statements about the “need to protect the Druze in Syria.”
Israel’s more overt intervention in Syria coincided with the deeply flawed National Dialogue Conference, Iyad al-Jaafari argues in al-Modon.
HTS’ salafi-jihadist factions have resisted its political evolution, seeing democracy and governance as a betrayal of their original objectives, Mohammad al-Abdallah writes.
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.
The United States’ decision not to sign the declaration did not come as a surprise to Paris, Asharq al-Awsat writes.
Key differences remain between the NATO allies—chief among them, the Syrian Democratic Forces, Enab Baladi writes.
Awda may have expected the Ministry of Defense to acknowledge his early arrival in Damascus and his subsequent trouble-free withdrawal by granting him a prominent leadership position in the ministry, Annahar writes.
Diplomatic sources revealed to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed earlier that an unannounced meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Ati and his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shibani took place in the Turkish capital Ankara.
A spokesperson of the “Eighth Brigade” told +963 that the brigade is ready to integrate into the Ministry of Defense.
In his long-awaited address to the Syrian people, President Ahmad al-Sharaa sought to present a vision for Syria’s future in the wake of the Assad
The fear of continued or renewed foreign interference—whether from the UAE, the U.S., Iran, Russia, or Turkey—remains valid, Hayan Jaber writes in Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Al-Sharaa also expressed his hope for improved relations between Syria and the United States, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and understanding, Syria TV wrote.
Zaki revealed that Arab foreign ministers are set to meet at the end of February, providing an opportunity to further discuss Syria’s status within the Arab League.
The Biden administration adopted a multifaceted strategy to weaken the Assad regime and shape the transition in post-Assad Syria
The American Coalition for Syria has welcomed the issuance of General License (GL) No. 24, which seeks to ensure that U.S. sanctions do not impede essential governance-related services in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime.
Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the SDF, said kurdish fighters who joined the group’s ranks from outside Syria should leave if a ceasefire is reached.
Two U.S. lawmakers sent a letter to their administration urging the easing of sanctions on Syria, Jana al-Issa writes for Enab Baladi.
The political bureau of the new Syrian authorities told the Lebanese channel LBCI that the statement by Maher Marwan “does not necessarily” represent the views of the government.
“Hostage Aid Worldwide” stated that it has information confirming that American journalist Austin Tice, missing in Syria since 2012, is still alive, although his current location remains unknown.
U.S. State Department announced the cancellation of a $10 million bounty previously offered for information on al-Sharaa.
Those familiar with Shaibani describe him as “shrewd,” “seasoned,” and often compare him to Hakan Fidan, the Turkish foreign minister, for his diplomatic acumen, al-Modon writes.
Special emphasis was placed on ensuring the safety and dignity of women journalists, who often face gender-based harassment and violence in their line of work.
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The Syrian American Group for the National Charter has issued a statement marking the fall of the Assad regime as a historic turning point and an unparalleled opportunity to rebuild Syria.
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Washington had sent messages to HTS to guide early efforts in establishing a formal governance framework for Syria, stressing that a transitional government should reflect the aspirations of all Syrians, +963 reports.
Joulani faces immense challenges in consolidating control and managing the country, Rania Moustapha writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Ezzeddin Suleiman, a resident of Hasakah, told North Press that after the regime’s fall, pro-Turkish factions began launching attacks on Kurdish communities.
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The SDF leader expressed readiness to engage with the new authorities in Damascus and their desire to participate in Syria’s political process.
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Jamil Hassan, formerly head of the Air Force Intelligence Directorate, and Abdel Salam Mahmoud, who oversaw the Mazzeh prison torture center, were central figures in orchestrating the systematic abuse of Syrians.
Enab Baladi writes that the regime’s flag was removed from the Syrian embassy in Moscow, although the Syrian revolution’s flag has not yet been raised.
Sources reported to Athr Press that local armed groups recently attacked the Khirbet Ghazala checkpoint on the Daraa-Damascus international road.
The League of Arab States expressed deep concern over Syria’s escalating situation.
Larijani’s messages focused on strengthening ties with the “resistance front” and coordinating efforts to address the growing regional challenges, according to 963 Media.
According to U.S. and Israeli officials, Assad might collaborate given his growing discontent with Iran’s presence in Damascus, Adnan Ali writes in Syria TV.
President Pezeshkian highlighted the importance of intensifying mutual visits between the officials of both countries to serve their shared interests, al-Watan writes.
Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh arrived to Damascus shortly after Ali Larijani, senior advisor to the Iranian Supreme Leader, left, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
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Political analyst Ali Fadlallah, who is closely aligned with Iraqi factions, told Shaam Network that “Iraqi factions use Syrian territory to strike Israeli targets in order to avoid embarrassing the Iraqi government”
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“What you call today the Free Army will be the army of the republic in the future”, Guler said, according to Enab Baladi.
Lavrentiev noted that Moscow had filed a formal protest with Israel after a strike near Hemeimeem, al-Watan writes.
Bahra notes that while Syria may not be a top priority for Trump, it remains closely linked to other international and regional issues that are likely to take precedence
“The Syrian community in Michigan is eager to advocate for Syrians and hopes that Trump’s policies will offer more support than his predecessor’s,” a member of the diaspora told al-Modon.
Evident signs of Assad’s shift toward the “axis of moderation” emerged after the Manama summit in May 2024, Shawkat Gharzeldin writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
In a series of intensified airstrikes over October and November, Israel has targeted and killed key Hezbollah leaders operating in Syria, +963 media writes.
The U.S. special envoy to Syria during Trump’s first term expressed concern over the possible consequences of this decision, Syria TV writes.
During his presidency from 2017 to 2021, Donald Trump made several significant decisions regarding Syria, many of which provoked the ire of his local partner, the Syrian Democratic Forces.
Badr Jamous congratulated Trump for earning the confidence of American voters.
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Trump’s approach to Syria has been marked by volatility and an inconsistent strategy, Wael Sawah writes in +963 Media.
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Athr Press says that while Trump expressed a desire to withdraw and initiated plans for it, his decision-making was often inconsistent, influenced by his political mood.
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A group of prominent Syrian Americans has formally endorsed Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President.
The Al-Tanf base holds significant geopolitical importance, frequently cited as a security point for Israeli operations in Syria and a key site in the US strategy to counter IS and other regional threats.
Since December 31, 2023, the Iraqi resistance has been consistently targeting the occupied Golan and Palestine, Athr Press says.
King Abdullah’s message is a joint Israeli-American directive to Assad, possibly a final warning, emphasizing the need for Syria to sever its ties with Tehran, Tafaseel Press says.
The United States has confirmed that its military base located at the “Conoco” gas field in Syria’s eastern Deir-ez-Zor countryside was hit by missile attacks, though no American forces were injured.
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Shaaban participated in the celebration hosted by the Chinese embassy in Damascus to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
The organization was founded by Iraqi Kurds and initially linked to ISIS and Al-Qaeda, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
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The Commission is actively engaged at European, regional, and Arab levels, according to Syria TV.
The Iraqi Ministry of Migration and Displacement has refused to repatriate Iraqi citizens with security issues who are residing in al-Hol camp in eastern Syria.
Mekdad emphasized that Syria’s efforts are directed toward the liberation of “every speck of soil occupied” by Turkey or the United States, according to Enab Baladi.
Ali Reza Majidi, an Iranian expert on regional and Middle Eastern affairs, offered insights into the evolving policies of the Syrian regime following Operation Flood of al-Aqsa.
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The recent statement serves as a public reaffirmation of the Brotherhood’s longstanding opposition to the Iranian regime.
Established 11 years ago, Bab al-Hawa Hospital has become a cornerstone of the region’s healthcare system, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
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Observers speculate that Gabbard could have a profound influence on Trump’s policies towards Syria and Assad, Wael Merza writes for Syria TV.
Lavrov also addressed American attempts to establish a “quasi-state” within Syrian territory, al-Watan writes.
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Moscow has reaffirmed its support for the steps toward rapprochement between Turkey and Syria, al-Watan writes.
As images of the crash circulated, conflicting accounts emerged about the incident, Syria TV writes.
The main challenge facing the new government is not only curbing ongoing waves of migration but also working to re-attract migrants and refugees abroad, Athr Press writes.
A revolution is supposed to transform society, often driven by a clear vision for the future and a commitment to radical change, Wael Sawah writes.
The Russian and American sides signed a memorandum on “anti-collision protocols” in December 2019, according to Athr Press.
Erdogan is striving to create an “environment of peace”, Yasar Guler said, according to Syria TV.
Jamous voiced concerns among Syrians about potential deviations from UN Resolution 2254, according to Shaam Network.
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Iran’s involvement with the Syrian Navy dates back to 2007, al-Araby al-Jadeed reports.
The UN official stressed that there are European countries willing to work towards reconsideration of the sanctions, al-Watan notes.
If Trump wins, US interest in Syria may wane, leaving the Syrian issue to Israeli-Russian agreements, Abdul Basit Sida writes in Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Athr Press sources confirmed that the tribal forces seized most of the SDF positions in several towns.
Minister Mekdad also condemned “the complicity of the United States and Western countries with the crimes of the Zionist entity”, according to al-Baath.
It appears the Assad regime requested Italy to appoint an ambassador to Damascus as a first step towards building trust after years of security contacts, Bassam Barbandi writes in Syria TV.
The iranian response is expected to be measured and agreed upon, according to the pro-government al-Watan.
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Hezbollah-affiliated groups have vacated positions around Sayyidah Zaynab, the +963 website said.
Italy is the first of the Group of Seven countries to resume its diplomatic mission in Damascus since 2011.
Hezbollah has denied responsibility for the recent deadly strike in Majdal Shams, which killed at least 10 civilians in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, contrary
The international coalition forces have deployed new military reinforcements to their bases in northeastern Syria, Syria TV says.
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Alexandr Yefimov has stated that the media’s portrayal of the Syrian-Turkish rapprochement path is premature.
Russia seeks high-level coordination with Turkey and the Syrian regime to manage the situation in this region, Syria TV says.
The Syrian opposition has proven to be as sectarian and corrupt as the Assad regime, Hoshek Ossi writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
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The recent aggression does not appear to signify a departure from previous rules of engagement, Samer Dahi writes in Athr Press.
The Tasnim news agency of Iran has released photos showcasing the façade of the newly constructed consulate building.
A source confirmed to Athr Press that the convoy comprised vehicles transporting logistical military reinforcements.
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The International Coalition forces have been engaging in military drills with helicopter support at the Rubaria base in Al-Malikiyah’s countryside, Athr Press says.
The U.S. is moving beyond conventional strategies, exploring options such as restructuring the Autonomous Administration and SDF, Aqeel Saeed Mahfoud writes in Athr Press.
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The Syrian pro-government media portray the meeting as actively facilitating UN operations and striving to improve the humanitarian situation within the country.
Turkey’s allies to demonstrate solidarity by ending their support for “separatist terrorist organizations”.
Turkey’s regional diplomacy exhibited flexibility, with strategic maneuvers adapting to the shifting realities on the ground, Mohammad Fawaz analyzes for Syria TV.
There are three primary rationales for the United States to engage in substantive dialogue with Turkey on Syria, Mahmoud Allouch writes in Syria TV.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the current circumstances do not favour the completion of the Syrian-Turkish reconciliation process.
In a revealing interview with Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov, Assad bypassed crucial discussions on Syria’s economic and political future.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the prospects for normalization between Turkey and the Syrian regime have been hindered due to the situation in the Gaza Strip.
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A convoy of 75 vehicles reportedly entered from the Waleed crossing and is en route to the American base in Kharab al-Jir, according to pro-government Athr Press
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Sources within the camp have reported to Athr Press a “sudden cessation of murders”.
A key advisor to the International Coalition underscored the commitment to bolstering the alliance with the SDF, according to Athr Press.
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A foreign minister from an Arab nation, whose identity remained undisclosed, participated in a meeting with Congress members to contest the bill, Syria TV says.
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The US House of Representatives is set to vote on Tuesday, on a bill aimed at opposing normalization with the Syrian regime.
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This visit marks Amir-Abdollahian’s first trip to Syria since October 13
Sources reported to Athr Press changes in the SDF’s military leadership.
Abdollahian condemned the illegal presence of U.S. forces in Syria.
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The resistance’s achievements in Gaza are seen as crucial for the broader strategy of the resistance axis, Tahseen Halabi writes in al-Watan.
Louqa’s recurrent visits to Nasrallah since the start of the Aqsa Flood operation on October 7, 2023, have addressed various issues, as reported by the source.
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Robert Ford affirms that the United States has no plans for an imminent withdrawal from Syria, according to Athr Press.
The Iraqi Hezbollah announced the suspension of its activities against US forces, according to al-Watan.
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This announcement from the Iraqi militia comes in the wake of the Pentagon’s statement attributing the attack that resulted in the death of U.S. soldiers to Kataib Hezbollah.
U.S. officials emphasize the importance of containing the escalation, Athr Press writes.
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American policy could lead to escalated violence in the region and potentially trigger a new Turkish invasion, Abdulmnem Issa writes in the pro-government al-Watan.
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In Shaaban’s view, the American forces within the Syrian Arab Republic are regarded as occupying forces, akin to Israeli and Turkish forces.
The arrival of these reinforcements coincides with ongoing exercises conducted by U.S. forces in their eastern Syria bases, Athr Press says.
The recent aerial bombardment targeted a weapons convoy originating from Iraq in the city of Bukamal in Deir-ez-Zor.
U.S. forces conducted military exercises, including airdrops and hostage liberation drills, according to Athr Press.
Three helicopters landed at the American base in the Ghwayran neighbourhood, south of Hassakeh, staying for only a quarter of an hour, Athr Press says.
The Hemo base is of strategic importance, housing training centers for SDF special forces and a U.S. intelligence office, according to Athr Press.
The recent statements by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan have cast a new light on Turkey’s intricate policy towards Syria, Abdulmunem Issa writes in al-Watan.
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Significant military and logistical reinforcements reached the US base in al-Shaddadi, Athr Press says.
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Insiders from the SDF revealed to Syria TV that Mahmoud al-Meslet could be a figure acceptable to Turkey.
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President al-Assad highlighted that the only topic of significance is the recent developments in Palestine, according to al-Baath.
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“Some friendly countries provide all kinds of support to terrorists,” Guler said, according to Athr Press.
Given that the U.S. presence is vital for the survival of the AANES, the prospect of withdrawal leaves the entire issue uncertain Akil Mahfouz writes in Athr Press.
Mekdad, welcoming the Abkhaz delegation, emphasized the importance of intensifying efforts to elevate bilateral relations, according to Tishreen.
The war in Gaza has changed the way the U.S. feels about its presence in Syria, Abdel Moneim Ali Issa writes in al-Watan.
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The UAE is currently engaged in dialogue with both the Syrian regime and Russia to revive the provision calling for the removal of Iranian militias from the Golan Heights, according to Syria TV.
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The Iranian foreign minister asserted that the fate of the war would be determined by the resistance factions, not Israel, according to al-Watan.
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The Turkish-Syrian normalization process has hit a roadblock, al-Modon writes.
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US forces recently dispatched military and logistical reinforcements to their base located in the city of al-Shadadi, according to Athr Press.
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Sources confirmed to Athr Press that these US airstrikes targeted positions near the border gate situated to the southeast of al-Boukamal city.
It is evident that the Syrian regime is cognizant of Iran’s desire to contain the conflict, al-Quds al-Araby writes.
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The US base in Shaddadi is one of the largest installations in the eastern region of Syria, Athr Press writes.
There were reports several weeks ago of his injury after his vehicle was targeted by Turkish drones near the city of Malikiyah, according to al-Souria Net.
Assad accused the West and America adhere to a single standard in their policies, which is a consistent bias in favour of their own interests, according to al-Baath.
Kurdish sources confirmed to Athr Press that three helicopters carrying a contingent of American officers landed near the al-Shaddadi base.
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SANA reported that the attack was done by Iraqi groups, according to Enab Baladi.
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American bases in Syria have recently come under attack, Athr Press reminds.
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These attacks took place only one day after the targeting of the Ain al-Assad and Harir bases in Iraq, Athr Press writes.
Jaafar al-Husseini said Americans were essential partners in killing the residents of the Gaza Strip, according to Athr Press.
Russia’s initial objective was to establish Syria as a secure base for its forces in the Middle East, according to al-Souria Net.
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Rumours of a regional war looming if Israel launches a ground invasion of Gaza should be analyzed cautiously, Firas Aziz Dib writes in al-Watan.
This situation unfolds as Israeli aircraft continue to launch missile strikes against both the Syrian regime and Iranian positions in Syria, Shaam network writes.
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Sindawi stressed the coordination between the resistance factions and the wider axis of resistance, according to al-Watan.
The SDF leader called upon the guarantor parties and the international community to adopt appropriate positions in response to Turkey’s repeated threats, according to Athr Press.
The CENTCOM commander has stated that Russia appears to be reducing its provocative actions in Syria, al-Modon reports.
Additional SDF sites were hit in the village of Taweelah in the western countryside of Tal Tamr, according to Hashtag Syria.
The recent Turkish attacks have penetrated deeper into SDF-controlled territory, according to Athr Press.
The bombing in question was specifically concentrated on al-Boukamal city, al-Souria Net.
Israeli media has reported that Israel is considering providing military and material support to demonstrators in Syria’s Suweida, according to Hashtag Syria.
After 42 days, protests in Suweida are still gaining momentum, Asharq al-Awsat reports.
President al-Assad emphasized the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative in global development, according to al-Watan.
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Russia’s intervention in 2015 turned the Syrian conflict into a well-defined international struggle, Jamal al-Shoufi writes.
Qaani’s visit coincided with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s trip to China, according to al-Souria Net.
Earlier reports indicating that the Arab League’s special committee had suspended its contacts with the Syrian government, according to Athr Press.
The recently inked “strategic partnership” agreements between the Syrian regime and China remain somewhat vague, Iyad al-Jaafari writes in al-Modon.
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A newly formed tribal command has the primary objective of continuing the ongoing confrontations against the SDF, according to Athr Press.
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The complementarity of Iranian and Russian roles in the Syrian-Turkish reconciliation file is evident, Munzer Eid writes in the pro-government al-Watan.
These remarks from Qassem follow his meeting with US Senator French Hill, Athr Press writes.
Bahra represents the growing liberal movement within Syria since the fall of Baghdad in 2003, according to Abdul Mun’eem Issa in al-Watan.
Hill had visited northern regions of Syria, leading an American delegation on a quick visit, Athr Press reports.
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New images indicated that Washington had supplied the base with new equipment, according to Syria TV.
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Syrian officials will face trial in Paris on charges related to their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity, according to Syria TV.
Syria has strongly condemned the ongoing violation of its sovereignty, according to pro-government al-Watan.
The SDF asserted that its entry into the town was the result of “mediation by several tribes with tribal forces”, according to Syria TV.
The SDF controls one third of Syrian territory as a result of the failure to address the Syrian crisis comprehensively and fairly, Siba Madwar writes in al-Modon.
Insiders have told Syria TV that the behaviour of the United States indicates a desire to maintain Arab influence in the Deir-ez-Zor.
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Mekdad highlighted Syria’s alignment with positive global forces to establish a world free from colonialism, according to al-Watan.
A significant meeting between Ethan Goldrich and Syrian opposition leaders was held in Istanbul, according to Athr Press.
Clashes in Eastern Syria curiously coincided with the claims of an impending American military operation Iyad al-Jaafari writes in Syria TV.
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The Daraa branch of the Baath Party pointed fingers at “terrorists” for this act, according to Enab Baladi.
Recalling the Syrian revolution’s early days, one can hardly find a year without a massacre etched into its memory, Mohammad Berro writes in Syria TV.
Secret meeting between Louqa and Nasrallah delved into multifaceted regional dynamics, according to Syria TV.
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The main objective of this visit is to convey a strong message to the American government and its people, according to al-Modon.
Under the headline “A Fallacy, Not a Revival: Unmasking Deceit and Charlatans,” Al-Baath dismisses the ongoing protests.
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A noticeable pause by Saudi Arabia and growing discontent within Jordan have resulted in a stagnation of Arab normalization efforts, according to Syria TV.
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The Turkish-backed National Army in northern Syria has denied any coordination with the U.S.-backed Free Syrian Army, according to Athr Press.
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The countries endorsing normalization with Assad are becoming increasingly uneasy, Riad Maoases writes in al-Tareek.
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is cautious about engaging in any military ventures in Syria, according to al-Watan.
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Abu Siraj Shuhail held a crucial position overseeing the fuel operations in the areas controlled by HTS, Athr Press writes.
Iran has been actively working to establish a popular resistance among tribesmen in northeastern Syria, Syria TV writes.
The Russian Reconciliation Center in Syria has reported another violation of Syrian airspace by the United States, Athr Press writes.
Mekdad’s visit to Tehran primarily focused on political and economic matters, Athr Press writes.
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The “Great Middle East Deal” puts Syria as a land of frontier, Abdel Nasser Al-Ayed writes for al-Modon.
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Many deportees were subjected to beatings, insults, and humiliation during their detention and deportation, Baladi News reports.
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The American stance towards Assad is directly linked to the ongoing U.S.-Iranian negotiations on the nuclear issue, according to Syria TV.
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There has been an increase in incidents involving Russian aircrafts intercepting American ones in Syrian airspace, according to Baladi News.
Minister of Industry, Abdelkader Jokhadar, held discussions with Bahrain’s Ambassador to Syria, Waheed Mubarak Sayyar, according to Tishreen.
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Erdogan emphasized that Damascus’ condition regarding the Turkish withdrawal from Syria is unlikely to be met, according to Athr Press.
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U.S. military leaders met with several notable figures from Arab tribes in the Syrian Jazira region, according to Athr Press.
Tehran seeks to assert its power in the Middle East by directly challenging the American forces, Abdel Naser al-Iyad writes in al-Modon.
The political environment and the rhetoric directed toward Syrians have reached a harsh level, according to Syria TV.
Hafez el-Assad studies in Russia show that he is under Moscow’s influence, Omar al-Kaddour writes in al-Modon.
The Assad regime’s reliance on economic ties with Iran and Russia has impeded its recovery, Hassan Aswad writes in Syria TV.
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U.S. intelligence is offering a monthly payment of up to two thousand dollars to individuals willing to participate in the conflict in Ukraine, according to Athr Press.
Mekdad extended congratulations to Azerbaijan for successfully hosting this NAM meeting, according to al-Watan.
Tensions between Russian and U.S. forces have risen in recent months, according to Baladi News.
The convoy was carrying essential logistical equipment, accompanied by military armoured vehicles, according to Athr Press.
The United States has consistently opposed the Arab and Turkish efforts to foster closer ties with Syria, Athr Press writes.
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Turkish intelligence agents were able to pinpoint the origins of attacks northern Syria, according to Athr Press.
While the normalization process with Assad predates Biden’s presidency, his administration seeks to engage with it, Shady Aladdin writes in Syria TV.
Washington perceives Syria as a battleground between two camps, akin to Ukraine and Taiwan, according to Athr Press.
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Lavrentiev stated that all parties involved have endorsed a road map to facilitate the advancement of normalized relations, Athr Press states.
The primary task of this group is to provide perspectives and strategies addressing the Syrian conflict and its multifaceted dimensions, al-Modon reports.
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Oman is committed to fostering a sustainable environment of security and stability, according to Syria TV.
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The United States had proposed to the SDF a joint military campaign to seize control of the city of Al-Boukamal, according to Athr Press.
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The committee explicitly stated the objective, emphasizing their intention to “prepare for the next stage” after Syria’s reinstatement to the Arab League, according to Athr Press.
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America intends on creating a new Free Syrian Army in Raqqa, according to Athr Press.
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Russia claims the US military base in Al-Tanf is being used to train ISIS militants for carrying out sabotage acts in its territories, according to Athr Press.
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Saudi Arabia is attempting to persuade Washington to consider its approach by offering incentives to Assad in exchange for US support, according to al-Tareeq.
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Julani aims to position himself as a partner to Ankara, according to Athr Press.
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Egypt’s FM said the Syrian government bears responsibility for the importance of positive interaction with the Arabs, according to Baladi News.
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar confirmed the establishment of a military coordination center in Syria with the participation of Turkey, Russia, Syria, and Iran, Athr Press writes.
Julani has been working for years to repackage his group as a Syrian national movement to distance it from its origins in Al-Qaeda, according to Athr Press.
The delegation included security figures from Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, according to Baladi News.
It is the US and the European Union that needs to encourage the Arab League to come up with a roadmap for the Syrian crisis, Bassam Barabandi argues in an op-ed.
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President Raisi affirmed Iran’s support for resistance and steadfastness, al-Baath writes.
Raisi described the relationship between his country and Syria as “strategic and deep.”
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The secretary-general of the Arab League says that he favours Syria’s return, but that a final decision will still require negotiations, Athr Press reports.
American analysts are blaming the Biden administration for not opposing seriously normalisation efforts towards the Syrian regime, Al-Souria net reports
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Denmark says it needs to redeploy its troops away from Syria as the danger from ISIS has receded, Syria TV reports
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If Bashar al-Assad intends to curb drug smuggling to the Gulf states, he would be targeting Maher al-Assad’s interest, Iyad al-Jaafary writes in Syria TV.
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iin exchange for dealing with Assad, the Americans want him to deal realistically with the Kurdish matter, al-Modon reports.
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President Assad did not express enthusiasm toward this initiative, Athr Press says.
Sources close to the regime have reportedly cited Iran’s negative role in obstructing a consensus between Ankara and Damascus, according to Baladi News.
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Saudi Arabia is actively working towards reinstating Syria’s position, according to al-Souria Net.
Mazloum Abdi survived a drone attack on Friday while he was at Sulaymaniyah Airport in Iraqi Kurdistan, according to al-Souria Net.
After years of being isolated in the region, Syria is receiving a warm welcome back into the Arab world, according to Athr Press.
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Mekdad’s visit falls within the framework of the Arab-Syrian rapprochement, Athr Press says.
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Forty former U.S. officials and Syrian American political leaders have signed an open letter to President Joe Biden.
The leadership of the Ghaliboun Brigade said it was resolute in executing advanced operations against the U.S. occupation forces, according to Athr Press.
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Emerging countries that aspire to create a new multilateral international order are taking proactive steps and are no longer satisfied with merely reacting, according to Nader al-Omari in al-Watan.
Normalization will anger Italy’s allies in the European Union, Enab Baladi writes.
Samir Salha asks if Moscow decided to delay the summit until after the upcoming Turkish elections on May 14th, in an op-ed to Syria TV.
Israeli analysts predict that in the next five years, Washington and, consequently Israel will face more crises, according to al-Watan.
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The first countries to benefit from the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement will be Yemen and Iraq, Athr Press says.
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Assad has won by breaking down the psychological barrier keeping arabs away from him, according to Omar Kaddour for al-Modon.
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Qatar, Kuwait and Morocco maintained their refusal to deal with the Syrian government, according to Athr Press.
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The arab initiative was conceived at least five months prior to the earthquake, when Jordan received preliminary approval from Saudi Arabia to initiate it, according to Orient Net.
Julani refused to admit any aid across the frontlines from Damascus to Idleb, according to Athr Press.
Once thriving neighbourhoods are now destroyed and unlivable.
At least 2,300 people have been killed after two powerful earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria.
“Diplomatic sources” in Ankara told Al-Watan that the U.S. is trying to sabotage Erdogan’s election campaign.
Bashar al-Assad mortgaged the country’s resources to Russia and Iran, according to Orient Net.
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Iran’s involvement would reduce the potential for Turkey’s delays, evasions, and lack of commitment, Athr Press.
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The Pope bestowed decorations on Khaled Hboubati, who is accused of corruption, according to Orient Net.
An expert told Athr Press Damascus will not provide free gifts to Ankara, but that dialogue continues.
Several Kurdish officials in Syria have recently expressed their fear of American betrayal, according to Athr Press.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Adel al-Jubeir met with France’s Ambassador for Syria, Brigitte Kurmi, according to Athr Press.
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Reports by human rights organizations have cited cases of returning refugees being forcibly detained and tortured, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Wang called on the U.S. administration to stop violating the rule of international law, according to al-Watan.
Russia’s intransigent tactic at the UN is shaped by the belief that with enough resistance, the current cross-border aid will be switched to a crossline mechanism, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Amidst the wave of regional normalization with Bashar al-Assad, Gideon Biger called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to negotiate peace, according to Syria TV.
These American movements occur at a time when attention is drawn away by Turkish threats to launch military action, according to Athr Press.
The Syrian regime has sent military reinforcements to areas under the control of the SDF, according to al-Souria Net.
Washington hopes to be able to deploy along direct lines of contact with Turkish forces in northern Raqqa governorate, according to Athr Press.
A study was published on the legality of extending cross-border aid without voting on the resolution within the Security Council, according to Enab Baladi.
CENTCOM called the operation a “unilateral” one, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
ISIS sleeper calls continue to carry out deadly attacks in Syria and Iraq, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
SDF Commander tells Asharq Al-Awsat he won’t visit Damascus before conditions for political solution are available.
Türkiye only coordinates with its allies, Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalın said on Sunday, according to the Daily Sabah.
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The U.S. position towards the Turkish operation in northern Syria is surrounded by a state of ambiguity, according to North Press.
Russia and Turkey stated their dissatisfaction with the implementation of the Sochi agreement, according to al-Watan.
Assad said he expects the level of bilateral meetings with Turkey to increase soon, according to al-Akhbar.
Alexander Lavrentiev noted that contact between the two countries on Syria “is dim as yet,” according to North Press.
The U.S. offered to keep the members of the Kurdish units 30 km away from the Syrian-Turkish border, according to Athr Press.
At the end of the Astana 19 meetings, Russia expected a rapprochement between Damascus and Ankara soon, according to Athr Press.
The SDF informed the coalition forces of its decision to suspend joint military and security operations targeting ISIS, according to Syria TV.
Lavrentiev stressed Russia’s continued support for the unity and territorial integrity of Syria, according to SANA.
The leader of the Turkish Nationalist Movement Party, praised the meeting held with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Qatar, according to Shaam Network.
Erdogan confirmed that he did not hold any meetings with the U.S. or Russian president regarding the operation, according to Athr Press.
The American and Turkish sides are pressuring each other in order to accept the other’s project, according to al-Watan.
Al-Watan learned that Iran recently decided to raise the quantity of crude oil supplied to Syria.
In Syria, opponents found in oil a rare point of consensus to cooperate and pick clean the country’s wealth and revenues, according to Ibrahim Hamidi for Asharq al-Awsat.
This development appears to be Sweden’s compliance with the conditions of the Turkish regime, according to Athr Press.
Two young men of Syrian origin joined the Office of the Department of Defense to serve as a special adviser and an assistant, according to al-Souria Net.
In technical terms, the dispute consists of overlapping claims concerning the two countries’ maritime borders, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Some EU countries have begun to pressure to change some policies in line with the interests of al-Assad and his regime, according to al-Modon.
Rayburn said the U.S. should focus on the vital area between the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Zakros on the Iranian border, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Lebanon is still mediating between the United States and Syria over the fate of American journalist Austin Tice, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The two sides stressed that cultural diversity in Syrian society is a model that should be adopted in all societies, according to Snack Syrian.
The Turkish intervention in Northwestern Syria occurred due to American pressure.
The source claimed that the proposal came at the request of Jordan due to the constant threats on its borders, according to Athr Press.
Al-Watan sources revealed that the U.S. occupation prevented the delivery of heavy weapons to militia fighters.
There are more than 20 Australian women and more than 40 children in the al-Hol camp, Athr Press reports.
Wael Sawah talks about the National Pact drafted by Syrian American activists in an op-ed to Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Pedersen says the situation in Syria is becoming more difficult by the day, according to North Press.
Pedersen said he told the Astana ministers that “none of you can dictate the outcome of the conflict.”
The west’s silence does not mean acceptance of Turkey’s steps towards Syria, according to Enab Baladi.
Erdogan reportedly expressed willingness to meet Assad.
Julani wants to move HTS away from extremism to remove it from terrorism lists, according to Athr Press.
The First Syrian American Congress for the National Charter was held on September 9-10, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
A delegation of businessmen, accompanied by several Syrian opposition officials, toured the cities of Afrin, al-Bab and al-Rai, according to Athr Press.
The participants called for a free, democratic Syria built on the principle of equal citizenship and the rule of law.
The SDF’s dealings with the Kurdish National Council as coming in compliance with American orders, according to al-Watan.
The SDF said the drills were aimed at supporting security, stability, and the final elimination of ISIS, according to al-Souria Net.
The Russian Defense Ministry accused “terrorist groups” affiliated with Turkey are excavating antiques in the occupied Afrin, according to SANA.
The Iranian foreign ministry reaffirmed that Iran is only present in Syria in an “advisory capacity,” according to Shaam Network.
The U.S. opposes any transfer of Kurdish-led areas to the control of the regime, according to al-Watan.
These direct and indirect losses are estimated at 107.1 billion dollars, according to SANA.
Recent weeks in Syria have witnessed an escalation of violence between U.S. forces and militias backed by Iran.
Aser Heranci, Head of the Syria Support Youth Movement of the Spanish Communist Party, visited Damascus on top of a delegation, according to SANA.
Ned Price stressed his country’s extensive and direct engagement with Syria “to try to get Austin home,” according to North Press.
Damascus accused Washington of issuing misleading and illogical statements on Austin Tice, according to SANA.
The minister of defense met his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of the 10th Moscow Conference on International Security, according to SANA.
Shaaban stressed that the One-China principle is internationally recognized and is in the interest of all Chinese people, according to the Syria Times.
The attack occurred hours after Israeli airstrikes on western and central Syria killed three soldiers, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Syria accused the French government of being a “full supporter of terrorism” and a “servile follower of U.S. policy,” according to the Syria Times.
On the tenth anniversary of Austin Tice’s abduction, Biden called on the Syrian government to help secure his release, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
After Europe stopped taking Syrian asylum seekers, countries in Africa and Asia have emerged as alternatives, according to al-Hal Net.
Turkish forces escalated their air attacks in areas under the control of the SDF, according to al-Modon.
Israel believes that a Turkish incursion in northern Syria would benefit Iran in the long run, according to North Press.
Faisal al-Mekdad was visiting Tehran on the sidelines of the summit between the presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey, according to the Syria Times.
Signed by Ankara and Damascus in July 1998, the Adana agreement establishes security cooperation between the two parties, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Turkish drones are targetting regime positions in Tal Rifaat, according to al-Modon.
The Russian Minister of Defense said that 16 mortar attacks were monitored over the past 24 hours, according to SANA.
The regime is taking advantage of the SDF’s position to get more and more concessions, according to al-Modon.
Humanitarian organizations operating in Syria said that the decision to renew cross-border aid for only 6 months was an “impossible situation,” according to al-Souria Net.
Maher al-Aqal was not ISIS’ leader in Syria, but an official during the group’s reign in Raqqa, according to Athr Press.
Ilham Ahmed said that the Turkish operation in NE Syria will be to ISIS’ advantage, according to North Press.
The vicinity of the al-Tanf base was recently targeted by Russian forces in Syria, according to Baladi News.
Russia has been trying to prove its military presence in Syria since the beginning of the war on Ukraine, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The U.S. is trying to make concessions to Iran to bring it back to the negotiations table, according to Baladi News.
Russia claimed the U.S. is training agents in al-Tanf to attack civilians in Syria, according to al-Watan.
The agreement is a breach in the wall of the regime’s isolation.
The “new relationship” between Hamas and Damascus will be built on punctual interests, according to al-Hal Net.
A report by the Jusoor Center for Studies sheds light on the agreement that Lebanon announced with Syria and Egypt, according to Shaam Network.
Iran is recruiting young men from Northeast Syria, according to Arabi 21.
The former U.S. Secretary of State said that the U.S. did not take Iran’s threats of war seriously, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The statement denounced the Turkish regime’s evasion and reluctance to fulfill its commitments under the Astana and Sochi processes, according to SANA.
Clashes between the military security and the “anti-terrorism force” led to the killing of Samer al-Hakim, according to al-Souria Net.
Turkey has promised to root out “terrorists” from Northeast Syria, as part of its military operation in the Northeast, despite U.S. pressure.
The minister reaffirmed Syria’s support for the liberation of the Falkland Islands from “British colonialism”, according to SANA.
Turkey postponed the operation in Northeast Syria as a result of pressure from Russia and the U.S., according to North Press.
Russian and U.S. occupation planes sent warnings to the Erdogan regime with regard to the operation in Syria, according to al-Watan.
Syria called for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. forces, according to the Syria Times.
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Turkey could block the accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO if doesn’t get the organization to protect a safe zone in Syria, according to the New Arab.
The Autonomous Administration set the price of wheat 100 Syrian pounds higher than the price set by the Assad government, according to al-Souria Net.
Mekdad affirmed Syria’s keenness to strengthen joint Arab action, according to SANA.
Diseases such as leishmaniasis, tuberculosis, and measles have returned to northern Syria, causing panic in camps, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The U.S. decision to lift sanctions on northern Syria had a large impact on businessmen in regime areas, according to al-Hal net.
The SDF announced on Monday the arrest of five members of ISIS, according to North Press.
Russia and Syria were not invited to the conference, according to al-Watan.
Uğur Ümit Üngör, who uncovered the Tadamon Massacre with his colleague, told the Syrian Observer that he witnessed the discontent of the Syrian people back in 2006.
U.S. President Joe Biden has pledged to reach out directly to the Syrian government to seek the return of American journalist Austin Tice, according to Hashtag Syria.
The U.S. Congress requested a detailed report about the wealth of the Assad family, that ought to be finalized next week, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
A book by Fredric Hof recounts the details of peace talks between Israel and Syria in 2011, according to North Press.
Residents of the Syrian village intercepted 4 U.S. military vehicles.
The U.S. has allowed Turkey to occupy Ain Issa in exchange for cooperation on the Ukraine issue, according to al-Watan.
Activists are filing lawsuits against Abu Amsha, the leader of the Sultan Suleiman Shah Division, in Europe, according to Enab Baladi.
Syria and Russia are both trying to end American hegemony on trade and finance, according to the Syria Times.
Asharq al-Awsat revisits 4 days of Syrian constitutional talks in Geneva.
The Syrian foreign ministry criticized the “U.S. occupation” plan to exclude areas in northern Syria from sanctions, according to SANA.
Will the Syrian opposition seize the opportunity to regain territory while Russia is busy in Europe? Enab Baladi answers.
Opposition groups in Daraa are claiming that the U.S. is getting in touch with them, according to al-Modon.
The visit of Assad to the UAE cannot be dissociated from global developments, according to North Press.
The crown princes of the UAE and Saudi Arabia refused to cooperate with Biden on oil supply, according to Athr Press.
The Jordanian-Syria borders are used to smuggle drugs to the Kingdom, with the apparent knowledge of the Syrian regime, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The U.S. is using Syria to send messages to Russia over its war in Ukraine, according to al-Hal Net.
The U.S. envoy under Trump noted said an integrated “road map” to impose a political solution in Syria was thwarted by Russia, according to Syria TV.
The Russian intervention in Syria was a demonstration of Putin’s capabilities, that he might reproduce in Ukraine, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Pro-Justice, a Syrian-American organization, has launched a book documenting the Russian massacres and violations committed against Syrian civilians, according to the Shaam News Network.
The Syrian Ministry of Health began earlier this week to launch the Cuban Abdala vaccine, according to Hashtag Syria.
Faisal al-Mekdad affirmed that the relations between Syria and Russia are strategic, accusing NATO of provoking both countries, according to SANA.
Faisal al-Mekdad described the dire situation in Syria in front of a Russian think thank, in a rare occurrence by a regime official.
Pedersen’s approach to the resolution of the Syrian conflict impedes the rights and dreams of the Syrian people, according to Bassam al-Youssef, in an op-ed to Syria TV.
Putin did not agree to give up on president Assad in Syria in exchange for greater influence in Ukraine, according to al-Baath.
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service accused the U.S. of looting natural resources in Syria and encouraging terrorism there, according to the Syria Times.
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The Syrian Observer looks at how major news outlets reacted to the raid by U.S. forces that killed Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi.
The International community is giving up on the Syrian opposition, as the Steps-for-Steps approach probably won’t yield any major concessions from the regime, al-Modon reports.
Honor crimes persist in Syria, Mekdad visits Paraguayan diplomat, and ISIS resurges. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
A former advisor to President Obama has claimed that although the U.S. will not remain permanently in Northeast Syria, it has a responsibility to stabilize the area, according to North Press.
Farhad Shami, the media official of the SDF, was reportedly killed by unidentified gunmen near the al-Omar field, according to the Syria Times. The information was later denied by Shami.
No major changes in the position of America in the Middle East are to be expected, according to Robert Ford for Asharq al-Awsat.
The secretary-general of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, has accused the U.S. of practicing daily crimes against the Syrian people, according to SANA.
As Syria prepares to welcome back religious pilgrims from Iran, experts claim that this decision is a highly political one, Asharq al-Awsat reports.
In order to fulfill their separatist dream, leaders of the SDC and the SDF are turning their back on Russia and the Syrian government, preferring to remain under an uncertain U.S. protection, according to al-Watan.
A Syrian citizen and a U.S. diplomat were arrested after Turkish authorities discovered the sale of a forged passport, according to al-Souria Net.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has advised the SDC to engage in dialogue with the Assad regime, warning that U.S. forces won’t stay forever, according to al-Souria Net.
Damascus has called the report by Guterres “subjective” and “unrealistic”, according to al-Watan.
Israel’s former military intelligence chief says the country was involved in the American airstrike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in January 2020, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Syrian delegation to Nur-Sultan met with the UN and Russian delegations, within the framework of the seventeenth Astana meeting in the Astana format about Syria, according to the Syria Times.
The energy deal between Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon, hides a wide array of geopolitical implications, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The return of Syria to the Arab League is not assured, as the regime delays taking steps expected from it on the internal and external levels, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
An SDC official has claimed that the U.S. administration is working on a mechanism to ease the impact of the Caesar sanctions on civilians in Syria, according to North Press.
The U.S. Army announced that it shot down a drone within the airspace of the al-Tanf military base, according to North Press.
A Syrian-American journalist visited Israel to attend the Miss Universe beauty pageant, sparking widespread controversy, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Buthaina Shaaban stressed that the U.S. presence in Syria is an occupation that loots Syrian oil under the pretext of fighting terrorism, SANA reports.
The U.S. imposed new sanctions on individuals and entities from Syria, Iran and Uganda.
The EU is trying to halt normalization with Damascus for as long as a political solution has not been agreed on, according to al-Hal Net.
During his visit to the Iranian capital Tehran, Syrian FM Mekdad has met with several officials, SANA reports.
Multiple explosions were heard inside the U.S. occupation base in the al-Tanf region close to the border with Iraq, according to SANA.
The SDC has expressed its readiness to participate in a “genuine, constructive dialogue process” with the Damascus government, according to al-Watan.
The SDF has to choose between Washington, Damascus, and Moscow, according to al-Watan.
U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III ordered a new investigation Monday into a 2019 American airstrike in Syria that could have killed dozens of civilians, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
A rocket attack on a U.S. base inside Syria was heard on Tuesday, according to Athr Press.
Foreign minister Faisal al-Mekdad has claimed that Syria is doing “tremendous efforts” to guarantee the safe and voluntary return of refugees, according to SANA.
The administration of US President Joe Biden has set five priorities in Syria, none of which call for the withdrawal of Iran, in contrast to the previous administration of President Donald Trump, Asharq al-Awsat writes.
The International Conference for the return of refugees sponsored by Russia was reduced to mere bilateral meetings with Syria on the refugee issue, according to al-Souria Net.
Turkey has suspended its potential military operation against northeast Syria, as a result of the continued refusal from Russia and the U.S., North Press writes.
Following developments in northeastern Syria, leaders of the SDF and SDC have held meetings with a U.S. State Department delegation, al-Souria Net reports.
The recent move by the UAE, which sent its top diplomat to Syria to meet the regime’s president Bashar al-Assad, comes in a period of American disinterest for the Syria file.
Syrian Kurds in the Northeast are prepared to offer 75% of the oil produced in their region to Damascus, as a gesture of goodwill, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The regime will return to the areas under the control of the PYD, in a way similar to what happened in Daraa and under a decentralization formula, Fouad Alteiko writes in Nedaa Post.
The co-chairman of the SDC has claimed that his organization hopes to unite with the Syrian opposition against tyranny, defending the Kurdish-Russian rapprochement, according to Nedaa Post.
A U.S. diplomat confirmed that President Joe Biden did not give the Turkish President a green light to launch a new attack against the SDF, according to North Press.
A Russian military expert said that the U.S. cannot destroy the air defense system of Russia, noting it successfully shot down U.S. cruise missiles in Syria in 2018, according to al-Watan.
Syria reiterated its continued work to liberate all its territory from occupation and terrorism, all whilst working on a political solution to the conflict, according to the Syria Times.
The U.S. military said on Friday that it has killed a senior al-Qaeda leader in the countryside of Raqqa through a drone strike, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Tanf U.S. military position in southern Syria was attacked on Wednesday, but no injuries were recorded, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The U.S. has abandoned its allies in Syria after it was defeated there, according to Bassam Abou Abdallah in al-Watan.
Two parties from the Turkish opposition are criticizing how the ruling AKP has handled the Syrian crisis, and in particular its policies towards integrating refugees, according to al-Modon.
Iran threatens Israel, unrest in Idleb, and Syria discusses relations with Serbia. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Facebook has published a list of opposition groups in Syria in order to control the content shared by users about them, according to Athr Press.
During a meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, Faisal al-Mekdad met with the heads of several delegations, according to The Syria Times.
Turkey, which is seeking to fight the Kurdish-majority SDF, has strengthened its military presence in Idleb, despite U.S. criticism, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Syrian opposition-held Idleb has been witnessing a peak in coronavirus infections for the last few months, reaching a daily rate of 1,000 cases, according to North Press.
The phone call between King Abdullah II of Jordan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could pave the way for the restoration of Arab-Syrian relations.
The Syrian opposition president, Samer al-Meslet, has hinted that the U.S. favors the Kurdish-dominated SDF in Syria, at the expense of the opposition, Asharq al-Awsat writes.
A “secret” Jordanian document has proposed a new approach to dealing with the Syrian regime, with support from Washington, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Egyptian Foreign Minister claimed his country would actively help Syria regain its “position within the framework of Arab national security,” according to al-Sourai Net.
British Journalist and activist Vanessa Beeley claimed the west practiced media disinformation during the past ten years of the terrorist war on Syria, according to the Syria Times.
Iran and Russia are competing over for influence in Syria by working to portray themselves as protectors of Syria’s heritage, according to Syria TV.
The Assistant Foreign and Expatriates Minister Ayman Sousan claimed Syria has nearly triumphed over conspiracy, which means no one can impose anything on it against its national interests, according to SANA.
The Syrian delegation to the UNGA, headed by Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad, returned to Damascus on Tuesday, after a short stop in Egypt, according to al-Watan.
Washington has assured the Syrian Kurds it backs that they are not at risk of an American withdrawal, al-Araby al-Jadeed reports.
Following the meeting between Bashar al-Assad and Vladimir Putin, Assad finds himself torn between the conflicting demands of Russia and Iran, according to Baladi News.
The U.S. does not intend to withdraw from Syria in the near future, and is working to build an Arab armed group to protect it, according to Athr Press.
COVID continues to wreak havoc in Syria, the U.S. considering exemptions from the Caesar Act to ensure the flow of energy to Lebanon, and a meeting between German officials and the opposition. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The Syrian regime is extracting political and economic benefits from the passage of Iranian oil through Syria to Lebanon, according to al-Souria Net.
Turkey’s Erdogan is finding itself more and more isolated in Syria, and Russia stresses on the importance of liberating in Idleb, according to al-Watan.
Hazem Saghieh reflects on the new dynamic emerging between Syria and Lebanon, as a new government is formed in Beirut with many pro-Syria figures, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The summit in Moscow between Assad and Putin dealt with military, political and economic files, according to Sputnik Arabi.
Behind closed doors, a meeting is being held in Amman between international stakeholders to discuss normalization with Syria, according to Nedaa Post.
The recent concessions by Damascus on the new constitution talks are a way for Russia to extract concessions from the U.S., according to Asharq al-Awsat.
As Lebanon prepares to receive much-needed Egyptian gas through Syria, the general impression is that this bargain would allow the regime to rehabilitate itself regionally.
Excerpts from an op-ed by Wael Sawah, in which he calls on the Syrian opposition to suspend the political process and the new constitution talks as the regime continues its violent attacks on civilians.
The U.S. retreat from the region would only benefit tyrants and fascist groups, particularly in Syria where it would allow Assad to eliminate rebels, Sam Hamdan writes for the New Arab.
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham is persisting in its policy of repressing journalists in the areas it controls, according to al-Souria Net.
Officials from the SDF have expressed their concerns about the eventual U.S. withdrawal from Northeast Syria, which prompts them to work for a political solution, according to al-Souria Net.
The recent events in Afghanistan reshuffled the cards in Syria, as the U.S. and Russia prepare for a new round of talks, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
An official told the al-Hurra TV Station that the U.S. military presence in Iraq and northern Syria will remain for the time being, according to al-Modon.
The Chief of Staff of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army has submitted his resignation, the second one witnessed by the Interim Government this year, according to Athr Press.
Just like it ‘secretly withdrew from Afghanistan, the U.S. army might also retreat from Syria, a country where Washington has no vital interests, according to the Daily Sabah.
Excerpts from a speech by Abdul Hakim Bashar, head of the Kurdish Democratic Party in Syria, in which he talks about the recent developments in Afghanistan.
The Russian foreign minister said that although dialogue with Washington was encouraging, the path ahead is very difficult, according to al-Baath.
The takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban after the American retreat, and the establishment of an Islamic Emirate there, had strong echoes in Syria, where there is a significant U.S. military presence.
The NATO allies of the U.S. are paying the price of the failed wars they’ve been dragged into, such as the war in Afghanistan, SANA writes.
Press Statement by the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken about Austin Tice, American journalist detained in Syria nine years ago.
Shocking videos showing the cremation of the detainees’ bodies by regime forces in southern Syria were obtained by Zaman al-Wasl.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Sussan claims that the U.S. does not understand UN Resolution 2254, which it uses to justify occupation, al-Watan writes.
The U.S. is trying to build Arab majority proxy militias in northeastern Syria by enrolling young men from the tribes, according to al-Watan.
Fires in Masyaf, the Foreign Ministry in Syria condemns statements by the west and a migration wave in Daraa. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Jordan is preparing to normalize ties with the Syrian regime, by paving the road through economic cooperation, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Ambassador of China to Syria reaffirmed the strong relations that exist between Damascus and Beijing, in political and economic spheres, according to North Press.
Meslet meets with western officials, the fate of cross-border aid questioned again, and negotiations in Daraa. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Interview with Dr. Zaki Lababidi, the president of the Syrian American Council, the largest Syrian American grassroots organization in the United States.
The U.S. will keep 900 troops in Syria in order to keep advising the SDF in the fight against ISIS, according to North Press.
The recent Russian delegation that visited Damascus, by its size and its nature, resembles the landing of a foreign power, according to al-Modon.
Due to their mutual interests, Israel does not see what I should worry about a change in the position of Russia about its strikes in Syria, according got Athr Press.
The Syrian Opposition Coalition has organized talks with Syrian-American organizations, to talk about lobbying to protect civilians in Syria, according to the SOC.
In his book, “Syria through the Eyes of the Ambassador,” Ömer Önhon recalls how the position of Turkey evolved throughout the Syrian conflict, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
During a webinar organized at the American University of Beirut, seven speakers were invited to share the positions of the various stakeholders on the Syrian conflict and the future of the country.
The Jordanian King has called for the return of Syria to the Arab embrace, during a visit to Washington, according to Athr Press.
A drone strike by the U.S. has destroyed a truck belonging to the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Front (PMF) militia, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry has denounced the U.S. interference in the internal affairs of Cuba, according to The Syria Times.
Russian Ambassador to the U.S. praised cooperation between the two countries, which helped reach UN resolution 2585 about cross-border humanitarian aid, according to The Syria Times.
Attacks by Iran’s militias on U.S. bases around Syria are a way for Tehran to put pressure on the U.S., as part of the Nuclear Deal negotiations, according to Baladi News.
The HTS is reportedly conducting a policy of oppression against journalists, whom it often detains, in Idleb, according to North Press.
Ibrahim Hamidi claims the U.S has made many concessions to Russia in the file of cross-border humanitarian aid into northern Syria.
Russia calls for dialogue between Damascus and US-backed groups, while it bombs the region around Idleb. Catch-up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Ziad Ghosn speculates that the U.S. will not remove sanctions on the Syrian regime unless it gains something out of the bargaining.
The Russian envoy claims Russia rejects prolonging the cross-border aid delivery mechanism as it exceeded its usefulness, SANA reports.
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham denied detaining any journalists, claiming that it is in fact facilitating the job of media professionals, according to Baladi News.
A coalition of eighty Syrian NGOs has called for the continuation of cross-border aid from Turkey to Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The US has secured the transfer of 60 ISIS fighters from the prisons of the SDF to one of their bases, according to The Syria Times.
As a meeting about the Syrian conflict prepares in Rome, the Biden administration’s position towards Syria and Russia is still subject to debate, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
ISIS fighters are enrolled in the SDF’s ranks and trained by the US, according to Athr Press.
For the Syrian Democratic Council, the bombing of a hospital in Afrin serves the interests of Turkey and Russia, according to North Press.
Many officers and agents from the Intelligence Communications Department are detained by the regime in a case linked with the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The meeting between the two world leaders brings no hope regarding an imminent political solution in Syria, according to Baladi News.
Locals in Arab-majority towns controlled by the SDF are starting to consider the group as an occupier rather than a liberator, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Experts say that a mutual understanding bet ween on Syria between Putin and Biden could be reached in the upcoming summit, according to Athr Press.
Syria described statements by the US’ permanent representative to the UN as “hypocrisy” as the US continues to impose sanctions on Syria, according to SANA.
The Russian Foreign Minister accused the US of looting Syria’s natural resources to finance separatist groups, according to SANA.
The spokeswoman of Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said her country would not rush to normalize ties with the Syrian Regime, according to Al-Modon.
Syria rejected claims by the US secretary of State on the Israeli occupation of the Golan, The Syria Times reported.
The Syrian government strongly condemned the entry of a French and Dutch delegation into Syria, according to SANA.
Assassinations and violence continue to be the norm in Daraa, as the Russian-sponsored ceasefire settlements come under criticism according to Athar press.
NGOs have criticized the World Health Organization for electing Syria to its executive board.
The Foreign Minister has applauded the broad participation of Syrians living abroad in the presidential elections, writes SANA.
US President Biden’s policy towards Syria has not changed since Trump’s administration, argues Charles Lister, writing for Asharq Al-Awsat.
The director of a Doha-based research institute has encouraged Syrians to search for leadership with national dignity, writes Syria TV.
Former Syrian prime minister Dr. Riad Hijab has spoken about the need to reassess the international scene.
The Biden administration may be easing sanctions on Assad, writes Bassam Barabandi for Al-Arabiya.
Russian observers and spectators have voiced their opinions on the upcoming presidential elections in Syria, writes Athar Press.
Syria has asked for the US to compensate it for “grave damage and heavy losses”
A meeting between Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq will reveal the results of a Syrian proposal to fight Turkish infiltration, writes Asharaq Al-Awsat.
A loyalist researcher has stated that the Caesar Act’s sanctions package is not the root cause of Syria’s economic crisis, writes Baladi News.
Advocacy groups have called on the Assad regime to participate fully in the UN political process, thereby ending sanctions.
State news agency SANA reports comments made by a former U.S. Senator who accuses his country of aiding terrorist organisations and stealing Syrian oil
Tensions between Washington and Moscow will have various repercussions for Syria, writes Marwan Qabalan for Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Foreign proxy powers Russia and Iran are competing over hydrocarbons left under regime control, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Syria and Russia state that the US is supporting terrorist organizations with the aim to obstruct the return of displaced Syrians, reports SANA.
Former US Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford recalls how America misunderstood Syria from the beginning of the war, writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
A foremost opposition figure has decried the upcoming presidential elections as “for show,” writes Syria TV.
As part of a series of interviews on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Observer sits down with French diplomat Michel Duclos to discuss his experience of working in the country.
The Syrian regime will enter into dialogue with the Netherlands over accusations of grave human rights violations, according to Al-Souria Net.
As the main foreign influence in Syria, Russia now has a considerable role in shaping the country’s future.
Iran has called for the end of American interference in Syria and Iraq, reports The Syria Times.
Syria’s minister of foreign affairs has demanded the UN’s neutrality in discussions over the Syrian Constitutions, writes North Press.
The Syrian Negotiation Committee has reiterated the need for Assad to engage in the political process, according to North Press.
US-backed SDF steals 140,000 barrels of crude oil every day, writes Al-Masdar.
The Syrian Observer sat down for an interview with the former US ambassador in Damascus Robert Ford to discuss his opinion on the new US administration’s role in Syria.
The US is posed to pass an act incentivizing informants to share information regarding evasion of US or UN sanctions, writes The Syrian Observer.
Hadi al-Khatib has been named among Time Magazine’s top 100 emerging leaders, according to Zaman Al-Wasl.
The militant opposition group has released an American journalist after a 188-day detention in Idleb, writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
The Assad regime is obstructing the work of Syrian Negotiations Committee, writes North Press.
Four conditions must be met by the Syrian Democratic Council if it wishes to join the Syrian Negotiating Committee, reports Al-Modon.
The UN’s dream for political transition in Syria has turned into a nightmare, writes Burhan Ghalyoun for Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Militant group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham have commented on a photo showing the group’s leader posing with an American journalist, reports Alsouria Net.
Russia’s special envoy for Syria has conducted a secret meeting with Assad and “guarantors” of the Astana process, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Civil activist Muhammad Hammud has claimed that the Syrian government delegation is intentionally halting discussion’s on constitutional articles, writes North Press.
The Syrian Observer sat down for an interview with opposition figure Jamal Suleiman to discuss Syria’s future in light of impending presidential elections.
A Syrian opposition member has criticized the lack of agreement over the Constitutional Committee writes North Press.
SDC co-chair Riad Darar has called on the Syrian Democratic Forces to join the work of the Constitutional Committee and find a political solution writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Negotiations between the regime and the Syrian Democratic Forces have fallen apart, although a military confrontation is not anticipated reports Baladi News.
In a farewell message to the Syrian people, Joel Rayburn has said that the regime’s military solution has failed and that their demise is only a matter of time reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Sergey Lavrov has said the Russia will not engage militarily with the US in Syria, but asks them to not to engage with the Syrian State writes Al-Masdar.
Dr. Zaher Sahloul and Maysoon Almisri were awarded The Gandhi Peace Award for their work to help civilians in Syria and their peace building efforts.
A US military convoy has entered Syrian territory carrying military and logistical equipment reports Al-Masdar.
The United Nation’s World Food Programme used US-sanctioned Syrian airline Cham Wings to deliver aid to Libya, prompting outrage online reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Seven Russian armored vehicles and dozens of soldiers have deployed in the town of Malikiyah in Syria’s northeastern-most region, used by the anti-ISIS international coalition and US force reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Turkey has responded negatively to news that Brett McGurk will serve as Joe Biden’s National Security Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa reports North Press.
With Russian approval, President Assad has been allowed to run in Syria’s next election, but he could be made to make changes to the constitution writes Annahar.
Following recent statements, it is thought that Mazloum Abdi could leave the PKK and that foreign fighters could withdraw from eastern Syria writes Alsouria Net.
As the Biden team begins its work next month, it needs to reassess American policy in Syria, Robert Ford, former U.S. Ambassador to Damascus writes
The Syrian presidential election is due to take place next year, but the issue of who will run and how refugees will be able to vote has become a contentious issue writes Al-Modon.
In the final weeks of the Trump administration, Ayn Issa could be facing an attack by Turkish forces, as Russia calls on the SDF to allow the regime to move back into the city writes Baladi News.
Parties involved in the Syria crisis are making diplomatic efforts to secure political gains, before the Biden administration take control in Washington writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
An unknown attacker fired a shoulder mounted missile at a guard at a Turkish military base in Idleb, causing material damage reports Baladi News.
All parties to the Syrian Constitutional Committee have submitted documents outlining their visions for the future, as the latest round of talks came to an end reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
On the anniversary of the separation of Iskenderun from Syria, calls were made for its return, and the return of the Syrian Golan, with some holding Hafez al-Assad responsible for their loss.
Majid Takht Ravanchi has condemned the US for stealing Syria’s wealth and hindering efforts to find a political solution to the crisis in the country reports Al-Masdar.
The Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the International Coalition has rebuffed reports of a withdrawal of US troops from Syria, reaffirming their commitment reports North Press.
The BBC has released its 2020 list of inspirational women, which this year includes three a biologist, a documentary maker and an illustrator, all from Syria writes Enab Baladi.
The State Department has confirmed that it will continue to work with Israel to face Iranian threats emanating from Syria’s southern border reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Dr Zahir Sahloul and civil defense leader Maysoun al-Misry have been awarded the Gandhi peace award for efforts in Syria reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Northwestern region of Syria is witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases, with the area now recording 300-500 infections a day reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Following the death of Walid al-Muallem, Iran and Russia are waiting to see who will be his replacement and leading diplomatic efforts writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Following reports by Sputnik Arabic, the US-led International Coalition has denied reports of a major American troop withdrawal from northeast Syria reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The Syrian regime has made a number of promotions, in an effort to increase its influence and control in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor reports Nedaa Syria.
Following the death of Walid al-Muallem, there are a small handful of people that could step into the position and become the new Foreign Minister writes Nedaa Syria.
President Assad delivered a speech at the International Conference for the Return of Refugees in Damascus and said that effort were being made to provide all services needed for returning Syrians writes SANA.
After reports by SANA on the death of four US soldiers, the US military has denied the allegations, describing them as false reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
After coming to stop, intra-Kurdish talks have resumed and there is hope that progress will be achieved reports North Press.
Following the election of Joe Biden, the US has a steep hill to climb in the Middle East, but steps are available to them if they want to take a leading role in the region writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
With the election of Joe Biden, it is expected that there will be a change in US policy in the region, that will include reaching out diplomatically to Iran writes Al-Watan.
Kamala Harris will be the next Vice President of the United States and has a history of anti-Assad sentiment writes Enab Baladi.
It is not known who Assad is supporting in the US election, but it is believed that he will be taking a keen interest in the results writes Al-Modon.
Russia and Syria have planned for a conference in Damascus regarding refugees, but the US is insistent that European and Arab countries do not take part writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Turkey might launch an attack against the Syrian Democratic Forces and finish its leftover business from Operation Peace Spring reports Baladi News.
Donald Trump could be voted out office, but looking back, his actions in Syria have had a lasting impact that will continue to shape future US policy writes Baladi News.
Members of the Biden campaign have held a meeting with Syrians to discuss issues related to the conflict and the administrations approach, should Biden be elected writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The Constitutional Committee has had little success since it was formed, and Geir Pedersen is now under pressure to announce its failure reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
With just days to go until the US presidential election, Syrian are wondering what each candidate will mean for them and the future of their country reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The former US Ambassador to Syria has said that if Joe Biden wins the election on November 3rd, then US policy in Syria is unlikely to change much writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
US officials visited Damascus to discuss the release of hostages, but it is not clear whether there is genuine desire, or if it’s simply an attempt to boost Donald Trump’s election bid writes Al- Araby Al-Jadeed.
Following reports of a secret trip by US officials to Damascus, the Secretary of State has said that US policy will not change to secure the release of hostages reports North Press.
Russia has lashed out at the United States, who are attempting to secure a resolution based on a report from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons writes SANA.
Two high-ranking officials from Washington visited Damascus to discuss the issue of American hostages, but Syria would only discuss a withdrawal of US forces from the country writes Al-Watan.
Lebanese security officials have visited Washington, to serve as a mediator and secure the release of US citizens being held in by the Syrian regime writes Baladi News.
An American analyst has speculated that President Erdogan might use a Trump defeat to launch another attack against Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria writes North Press.
In an interview with a Russian media outlet, President Assad has said that Syria will not enter peace negotiations with Israel, unless it returns occupied lands writes SANA.
Sergey Lavrov has warned the US against perusing plans for the formation of an autonomous Kurdish entity with quasi-state powers reports Nadaa Syria.
Shaaban’s statement came during a ceremony commemorating the death of a Russian pilot, Al-Watan says
Government official hails alliance with India and wants U.S. to withdraw unconditionally from Syria, The Syria Times reports
The Syrian regime has announced that it will auction off a Falcon 400 aircraft, in an effort to raise funds and mitigate losses caused by the Caesar Act reports SY 24.
A barrier erected by the US in Hassakeh was broken through by a Russian military convoy, feeling tensions between the two sides writes Al-Masdar.
A recent trip to Damascus by Sergey Lavrov has heightened speculation that Russia is looking for a political solution in Syria, which would allow them to reap rewards writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Walid al-Muallem has reiterated calls for Turkey and the US to leave Syria, describing their presence as illegal writes Al-Masdar.
After the SDF allowed a US patrol into Tel Tamr, Russia threatened to withdraw, leaving them exposed to Turkey and their affiliated groups reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has renewed calls for sanctions to be lifted, claiming that they are hindering the fight against coronavirus writes SANA.
After years of conflict, there are hopes for a solution that will bring peace to the troubled country, but the desires of involved countries do differ writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that the conflict between the government and opposition is over and that there is no need to attack Idleb reports Al-Masdar.
Following recent altercations, Russia and the US have reinforced their numbers in northeastern Syria, to secure their positions and prevent further clashes writes Baladi News.
US forces have reported entered Syria to liquidate members of the Islamic State, while moving other members to their base in Hassakeh writes The Syria Times.
James Jeffery is meeting with Kurdish political leaders to help broker a deal that would see a unified Kurdish political authority reports Basnews.
The Foreign and Expatriates Ministry has lambasted the Netherlands for their use of the International Court of Justice, while also funding armed groups writes SANA.
A US helicopter has followed a Russian convoy along a road in Hassakeh, following a recent incident that left a number of US soldiers injured reports Al-Masdar.
Gulfsands Petroleum has expressed concerns about the recent deal between the US and the Kurds and their options for drilling in the northeastern region writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The Syrian Democratic Council and the Kurdish National Council look set to make a deal, despite accusations that the PKK sought to disrupt the process writes Basnews.
While many expected the Russians to put more pressure on the regime, they appear to largely support the latter’s political choices, political commentator Akil Hussein says
The Russians want to push Damascus to make some concessions ahead of the presidential elections next year, Asharq Al-Awsat says
The U.S. does not appear to have any strategy in Syria, the Syrian and Russian armies reportedly inflicted damage on ISIS, more kidnappings in Turkish-held areas and more Covid-19 cases
HTS has begun to tighten its grip on figures affiliated with foreign militants in the Idlib governorate, Nedaa Syria reports
U.S. and Russian forces remain active in northeast Syria where they are involved in a mini Cold War-like conflict, Al-Masdar says
The US is working to put together a deal that would recognise the region east of the Euphrates and allow administration reports Basnews.
Russian and US patrols have collided in Syria, amid a rise in tension between the two countries writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Ever since leaving Syria, Majd Abazid has strived to achieve his goals and how now created a revolutionary technique for detecting the early signs of Alzheimer’s in patients writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
A US delegation has met with officials to discuss the suspension of water pumping in Hassakeh and its effects on residents reports North Press.
The US Special Envoy to Syria has invited both the US and Russia to the upcoming round of talks for the Constitutional Committee in Geneva writes Anadolu Agency.
Dr. Mustafa al-Jazi was arrested by the religious police affiliated with Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, after an art show that reportedly clashed with Islamic law writes SY 24.
31 Syrians with explosives have been arrested as they tried to cross the border from Syria into Iraq reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
The US has brought yet more weapons and logistical materials to their base in Hassakeh, via a crossing with Iraq writes SANA.
Nasar al-Hariri has criticized a recent deal made between a US oil company and the Syrian Democratic Forces, saying that deals must not be made behind that backs of the Syrian people writes Anadolu Agency.
The Raqqa Political Board has said that no single party can make a decision that affects all of the province and a political solution must involve all parties reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
A top US commander for the Middle East has said that the Islamic State is growing and insurgents are operating with some degree of freedom writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
A dangerous confrontation is brewing, between the tribes of northeastern Syria and the Syrian Democratic Forces writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The al-Akidat Tribe in Syria have announced that they will start operations against the SDF and US-forces in Deir ez-Zor, following the death of one of their number writes Sputnik.
Russia condemn recent Israeli airstrikes, the number of Syrian killed in the Beirut Port explosion has risen, Iran has complained about a recent involving a US fighter jet and it was confirmed that the SDF are recruiting children. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The formation of the Peace and Freedom Front has been announced, who hope to unify the ranks of the Syrian opposition writes Shaam News.
The US have announced their intention to impose more sanctions on Syria, while some doubt their effectiveness reports Al-Masdar.
Kurdish groups have gather for the second phase of talks, with the aim of resolving difference and formulating a plan for cooperation between the different sides reports Basnews.
With three different currencies in circulation and few controls, residents in northwestern Syria are struggle to keep up with the changing prices and values writes Enab Baladi.
Syria has condemned recent reports regarding an oil deal between a US oil company and the Syrian Democratic Forces writes SANA.
Syrian returning to the country must now pay to spend one night in a hotel and be tested for the coronavirus reports Al-Watan.
The US has been accused of air piracy, after a US jet entered an international air corridor and approach a plane flying over Syrian lands writes Al-Masdar.
The regime has blocked Fares al-Shihabi’s efforts to produce Syria’s first ventilator unit, with the businessman’s recent criticism thought to be behind the decision write Shaam News.
Israeli army helicopters strike military targets, Syria and Iran lash out at US and the 25th Special Mission Forces Division arrive at frontlines. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Russia has rejected claims made by former US National Security Adviser John Bolton, regarding the relationship between Iran and Russia in Syria writes Al-Masdar.
The International Coalition announced that a US soldiers was killed when a vehicle he was travelling in overturned in the Hassakeh countryside writes SANA.
The return of Syria to the Arab League looks more likely, but the recent imposition of the Caesar Act by the US could hinder efforts writes Syrian Scope.
A French mine expert was killed when an explosive device hit his car and the incident has highlight the difference between competing Kurdish factions writes SY 24.
Russia chases down US soldiers in Hassakeh, details revealed about Syrian fighters in Libya, tensions between the US and Russia rise. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Iran and Syria have announced the signing of an agreement that will increase military cooperation between the two sides, but it also looks similar to an agreement signed in 2018 writes Alsouria Net.
Tribal and community leaders in Qamishli have lambasted the US and warned them against hostile practises, while praising Russian efforts in the area writes North Press.
The Syrian Democratic Forces’ Commander-in-Chief is not optimistic about the prospects of a political solution, highlighting the infractions by the Turkish military writes Etihad Press.
The Caesar Act has imposed further harsh sanctions on Syria that hope to change the behaviour of the Syrian regime writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The Deputy Foreign Minister has condemned the work of the Investigation and Identification Team, claiming their work is untrue and politicized writes Al-Watan.
Walid al-Muallem has condemned the recent sanctions imposed on Syria by the US and has called on Syrians to use this opportunity to pull the country from its economic slump writes SANA.
Hussam Eddin Ala has lambasted the EU for extending their sanctions on Syria, at the same time as the implementation of the Caesar Act and while the country tackles the coronavirus writes SANA.
The new US sanctions on Syria penalises any person or company that assists the Assad regime or contributes to the country’s reconstruction, putting Syria in a state of near-complete isolation writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
US forces in Hassakeh failed to stop a Russian convoy that drove through their checkpoint, in the latest incident between the two opposing forces writes Al-Masdar.
Yet again, a US convoy has been forced to turn around by villagers and members of the Syrian army reports Al-Masdar.
The pound falls yet further, pro-Iranian fighters killed, car bomb attack kills eight, a new coronavirus case and Cuba condemns Caesar Act. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Bouthaina Shaaban has said that Syria will overcome the new US sanction resulting from the Caesar Act and will strengthen relations with is allies reports Al-Watan.
A recent report in a Saudi newspaper has divided the opposition and those involved with the regime defector “Caeser” writes Al-Modon.
Putin has named Aleksandr Yefimov as a special representative for Syria, taking control away from the defense ministry and putting it back in the hands of the Kremlin reports Alsouria Net.
Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari has called on the UN to pressure Western nations to lift the unilateral coercive economic measures imposed on Syria writes SANA.
Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari has once again lambasted foreign powers for occupying Syrian land and called for the support of terrorist organisations to end writes SANA.
The former United States Ambassador to Syria, Robert Ford, recalls a time he visited the house of Rami Makhlouf for dinner with him and his wife.
US Ambassador James Jeffrey has discussed the relationship between Syria and Russia and the future of America’s involvement in Syria writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Syrian has condemned the recent comments by Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the annexation of Palestine land in the West Bank writes SANA.
The US is overseeing meetings with the Kurdish National Council and the Democratic Union Party, in an effort to create a unity between the two groups writes Basnews.
Despite US sanctions, 6.8 million barrels of oil are en route to Syria, which will help Iran who has been struggling with a drop in demand from China writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Following reports that two US soldiers were killed, a spokesperson for the International Coalition has branded the regime-affiliated news agency SANA as liars reports Baladi News.
The US has attempted to defend itself in the face of harsh criticism of the unilateral coercive measures that it has imposed on countries, in the time of coronavirus writes Al-Watan.
Israeli warplanes have fired missiles from Lebanese airspace at Syrian soldiers in Palmyra, killing at least three reports Al-Masdar.
The US has warned Russia about the conduct of its planes in international airspace and in proximity of US planes reports Al-Masdar.
The US military has shown off its new stealth jet in Syria, flying in close proximity to Russian forces stationed at Qamishli Airport writes Al-Masdar.
Six people have confessed on television to planting bombs in and around Damascus, on the instructions of terrorists based in Jordan writes SANA.
There is a possibility that Syria could be brought back in to the international community, if it is willing to curb the Turkish and Iranian influence on its territories writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
A US soldier has been killed, along with several SDF fighters, in an ambush attack in Deir ez-Zor, although it is not known who was responsible reports Al-Masdar.
The Syrian Observer has sat down with Samer Jabbour, professor of public health at the American University of Beirut and co-chair of The Lancet Commission on Syria, who claims that Syria is not ready for coronavirus.
Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari has written to the UN Secretary General to insist that sanction imposed on the country by the US are lifted and that their occupation forces leave the country writes SANA.
After years of war and with a shattered healthcare system, Syria is particularly vunerable to an outbreak of the coronavirus writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Since Russia began its involvement in Syria, Sergey Shoygu has made many trips and has served as an important point of contact between Assad and Putin writes Alsouria Net.
The Revolutionary Commando Army is spearheading the fight against the Islamic State in the area around the al-Tanf base, but avoiding clashes with the regime and Iran writes Jesr.
An unknown group attempted to arrest Suhail al-Hammoud, who is well know for his skill with the US-made TOW missile launch platform reports Al-Modon.
As Erdogan continues to threaten the European Union with a fresh wave of migrants, Damascus is urging Europe to act sensibly and restore relations with Bashar al-Assad writes Al-Watan.
The bloody conflict in Syria has entered its tenth year, with much of the population displaced and the country and its economy in ruins writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The Path of Peaceful Change has called for people to take part in the People Assembly elections, to create a serious internal opposition in Syria reports Russia Today.
The Syrian Ambassador to Russia has suggested that Syria could liberate the northern oil fields, which are currently controlled by US forces writes Al-Masdar.
After reaching a ceasefire deal with Russia, Erdogan has suggested that the oil fields in Deir ez-Zor should be managed by Putin writes Al-Modon.
Russia is determined to ensure that Assad reclaims all Syrian territory, but must now negotiate with Turkey to see those plans come to fruition reports Syria TV.
The presidents of Turkey and Russia are meeting to discuss the situation in Idleb and to try and find a solution that can reduce the violence reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
A number of US officials have travelled to Syria to inspect the ongoing situation in Idleb and the humanitarian efforts that are being pursued reports Alsouria Net.
Foreign YouTubers with thousands of subscribers are presenting sanitized view of a country still reeling from a devastating war, writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Defying expectations and stereotypes, Diaa al-Hajji has qualified to become a truck driver in Sweden writes Iqtissad.
The Syrian government must rid itself of the Turkish presence, before it moves on to secure the rest of Idleb writes Al-Watan.
Hassan Rouhani has spoken out against the theft of Syrian oil by the US and the continued occupation of the Syrian Golan by Israel writes SANA.
A military column of US vehicles has entered the eastern Deir ez-Zor countryside, which included tanks and armoured vehicles reports Deir Ezzor 24.
Syria has said that those who left the al-Rukban Camp have now returned to their home and have resumed employment writes SANA.
US President Donald Trump continues with his harsh sanctions and has openly said that American forces in Syria are there to take Syrian oil writes Al-Watan.
Recent diplomatic activities in New York between Syria and Saudi Arabia have led people to expect a resumption of relations writes Al-Watan.
Putin’s recent trip to Damascus has highlighted the strain in the relationship between the two presidents and the differing views of the two men writes Al-Modon.
The heads of Turkish and Syrian intelligence have held a meeting to discuss the situation in Idleb and Turkish actions in northern Syria.
A high- level figure inside Syria reportedly provided the Americans with information about Soleimani and his movement reports Independent Arabia.
Popular anger is rising in Deir ez-Zor, with residents taking to the streets to demand that the Iranian militias and regime forces leave the area reports Al-Modon.
The killing of Qassem Soleimani in a US drone strike has deepened the sharp divisions across the world writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Following the killing of Qassem Soleimani, questions are now being asked about what it means for Iran in Syria reports Asharq al-Awsat.
US forces have evacuated their base in Khirab al-Jir on the Iraq border, which they had occupied for seven months reports Brocar Press.
Questions are being asked about what role, if any, the Syrian intelligence agency played in the assassination of Soleimani reports Zaman Al Wasl.
With the death of Soleimani, his successor is going to have to decide what type of relationship he wants with the regime and the other parties in Syria.
Syria’s losses during the war have been estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars, with little sign of respite writes Sputnik.
As tensions between Iran and the US increase, Deir ez-Zor is bracing itself as a possible arena for a confrontation between the two sides writes Arabi 21.
Following the death of Qassem Soleimani, both sides have been quick to comment on how this will affect Syria and their cause.
The weekend’s events were dominated by the recent assassination of the Iranian military commander of the al-Quds forces, Qassem Soleimani. Catch up on everything that happened.
Following the assassination of Qasem Soleimani, Iran has promised a response that will shake the US presence in the Middle East reports Al-Watan.
Recent events in Iraq have revealed the weakness of the American position in the Middle East and their desperate attempts to strengthen their hand writes Al-Watan.
2019 was a tumultuous year for Syria, with regime advances, stalling political processes and economic woes. Brocar Press runs through the past year’s biggest events.
The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act will block companies and individuals from taking part in the reconstruction and profiting from the deaths of innocent Syrians.
To the delight of the Americans for a Free Syria, the US Senate has passed the Caesar Syrian Civilian Protection Act, which puts sanctions on perpetrators or financiers of the regime’s atrocities.
President Bashar al-Assad has hailed the diplomatic efforts of China and the “Belt and Road Initiative” writes SANA.
Syrian member of parliament, Hossam Qaterji, has come under fire for appearing in a video where militia members salute him writes Al-Modon.
With support from Russia, the regime is moving to secure territory and influence in areas east of the Euphrates, moving against Turkey and the US writes Al-Arab.
There have been attempts to boycott the 2,000 Syrian pound banknote, which features a picture of Assad, but practicalities have made this difficult writes Brocar Press.
The US is set to announce a new list of regime funders and supporters who will be sanctioned for their part in oppressing the Syrian people writes Syria TV.
An interview conducted by Italy’s Rai News 24 with President Bashar al-Assad was not broadcast, as agreed, so in response, the Syrian news agency SANA has decided to air the interview.
The price of the dollar compared to the Syrian pound took a surprising turn on the black market, as events in Lebanon and Iraq start to affect Syria writes Sputnik.
President of the National Security Bureau, Ali Mamlouk, asked tribal leaders and sheikhs to pull their men out of the SDF reports Brocar Press.
Abou Ahmed al-Muhajir, a Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham commander, was killed when an American “ninja” bomb hit the car that he was travelling in reports Enab Baladi.
A suspected airstrike by the International Coalition has hit a passenger car in the Idleb countryside, killing one person and wounding others reports Jisr.
A Russian researcher has accused the US of hindering the political process and obstructing the work of the Committee to Discuss to Constitution writes SANA.
A report by the German Foreign Ministry has said that it is not safe for Syrians to return, but questions have been raised about the fate of Assad supporters reports Alsouria Net.
Regime and opposition forces clash, thousands of families flee, the new president of the EU Commission speaks with Erdogan and Russia continues construction of airbase. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Three regime soldiers, who defied orders and fought against Turkey-back forces, are being investigated by the security forces writes Brocar Press.
In an interview with Paris Match, President Bashar al-Assad talked about the killing of the leader of ISIS and the presence of foreign forces writes SANA.
In a blow to the process, the government delegation of the small constitutional committee has withdrawn over a lack of an agenda for the second round of meeting writes SANA.
The price paid by children in the Syrian war has been a heavy one and it does not look like their burden will be lightened any time soon writes Enab Baladi.
In an interview with Rossiya 24, Assad said that Turkey will not repatriate Syrian refugees and that talks are underway to return the Kurdish people to the fold writes SANA.
President Assad has given a wide ranging interview that explored different aspects of the crisis in Syria and what the future holds for the country writes SANA.
SDF commander Mazloum Abadi has criticised Russia and the US for not doing enough to prevent Turkish attacks reports Enab Baladi.
Clashes between Turkey and the regime, talks between Turkey and Russia, terrorist numbers in Idleb and a US women who wants to go home. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The US has deployed mechanized forces to oil fields in northeastern Syria, but apparently will not profit from any sales writes Anadolu News Agency.
President Bashar al-Assad has put forward a three step plan to ensure the complete liberation of Syria and the removal of foreign occupiers writes Al-Watan.
Regime forces have expanded their presence in Hassakeh and their has been discussion of them continuing their advance into the oil-rich Rumailan area reports Alsouria Net.
A number of Islamic State attacks across Deir ez-Zor has left 15 pro-Syrian regime and Kurdish fighters dead reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
President Bashar al-Assad sat down with SANA for a wide ranging interview that explored plans to take back Kurdish areas and the committee to discuss the constitution.
In a recent interview, Assad has spoken about the role of Tehran and Moscow as well as the possible outcomes of the constitutional committee and the status of the Kurds writes Al-Modon.
The initial criticism of Donald Trump’s withdrawal from Syria has turned to praise for the killing of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi writes Al-Watan.
US State Department’s Special Envoy for Syria has explained the objectives of the US in Syria and highlighted the need for a political solution writes Brocar Press.
US President Donald Trump has announced that an operation conducted in northwestern Syria ended with the killing of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Syrian Democratic Forces have announced that they will withdraw their forces from the border region, in accordance with the Russian and Turkish agreement reports Alsouria Net.
The Ras al-Ayn area north of Hassakeh has witnessed clashed between the two sides, in spite of an agreement between Turkey and Russia writes Smart News.
In accordance with the Turkish-Russian agreement, Russia has started to patrol the border region as the SDF withdraws to the agreed upon distance writes Alsouria Net.
As Russia and the regime move to secure the border, the Syrian Democratic Forces have announced their willingness to discuss joining the regime’s ranks reports Enab Baladi.
A new report on the developments in northern Syria has said that the US and Russia orchestrated events to their benefit and that Iran was the biggest loser writes Alsouria Net.
The Syrian Observer sat down for an interview with opposition figure and presidential hopeful Jamal Suleiman to discuss his plans for Syria’s future.
Turkey’s actions in northern Syria have given him plenty of diplomatic leverage and it will allow him to implement his plans for demographic change writes Brocar Press.
As the ceasefire comes to an end, Syrian Democratic Forces fighters and their families are leaving for Iraq reports Brocar Press.
President Assad calls for withdrawal of foreign troops, US troops to move to Iraq, Kurdish groups withdraw from border and ISIS fighters recaptured. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Part of the safe zone, proposed by Turkey, includes the Rmelan and Suwaidiyah oilfields, which are believed to hold billions of barrels of oil writes Iqtissad.
The decision by Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from Syria has left a vacuum in the country that will be filled and fought over by other countries writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
A Syrian member of parliament has hailed the deal between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces reports Al-Watan.
While both Russia and Turkey have intervened militarily in Syria, they have done so in different manners, which could lead to very different outcomes writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
William Roebuck has admitted that the US had sold out the SDF, but has not given approval for Syrian and Russian planes to close the airspace reports Al-Watan.
US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw troops has thrown northern Syria into chaos, but no one is set to win writes Asharq al-Awsat.
In light of the Turkish attack on northern Syria, the Kurdish Future Movement has called on groups to freeze its membership of coalition opposition reports Etihad Press.
As Turkey moves into northern Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces are considering their options, with an alliance with the Assad regime at the top of the list writes Alsouria Net.
Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad has said that the Kurds were always going to get tossed aside by foreign powers reports Al-Watan.
With the US withdrawal, Iran is looking to make good on its Syrian investments and secure the resources present in northeastern Syria reports Al-Modon.
The Syrian Democratic Forces have reacted with bitter disappointment and anger to the recent decision by the US president to withdraw from northern Syria writes Alsouria Net.
Turkey is preparing to move on northern Syria, but the political ground in the area is extremely fragile and fraught with complication writes Brocar Press.
The formation of the National Front for Liberation changed the situation on the ground in northern Syria, but who is leading them. Enab Baladi explains.
A handshake between Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Walid al-Muallem has led to speculation that some Arab countries are ready to restore relations with Damascus writes Al-Watan.
Following a coup in 1966, Hafez al-Assad took power in Syria. His rule would be marked by violence and severe oppression writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Plans to evacuate the al-Rukban camp have been hindered by the US forces in the area according to Syria and Russia writes The Syria Times.
The full text of the Syrian FM at the UN General Assembly in New-York on September 29, 2019
Regime and Iranian cells remain active within SDF-controlled areas, a local website reports
Drone downed over Quneitra, Turkey and US conduct joint patrols, conscription campaign in Raqqa and anti-government protests in Deir ez-Zor. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Asmaa al-Assad’s cousin has been released, after he was kidnapped while travelling in Lebanon reports Alsouria Net.
Tens of thousands of displaced Syrians have left the al-Rukban camp, as Syria and Russia lash out at the US presence in the country writes SANA.
In an interview with Brocar Press, Nasr al-Hariri discussed the formation of the constitutional committee, the situation in northern Syria and the road to presidential elections.
Citizens in Daraa and Quneitra are struggling to secure remittances as transfer offices in the area close down out of fear of prosecution reports Brocar Press.
An airstrike from an unknown attacker left at least 18 pro-Iranian fighters dead in the region of Albu Kamal near the border with Iraq reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Turkey and Russia are slowly working towards a solution for Idleb, while also trying to ensure that they both get what they want writes Al-Arab.
Representatives from Arab and Western countries have attended the Damascus International Fair, but visitor numbers have been down on previous years reports Sowt al-Asima.
Syria is no longer a major news story in the US, but one Democratic Party presidential hopeful’s record on Syria may come back to haunt her writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Bouthaina Shaaban has warned Syrians against working with the Americans, saying that the army will liberate every region of Syria reports Al-Watan.
Despite repeated warnings from the US, a large delegation of businessmen from the UAE is attending the Damascus International Fair reports Syria TV.
As the Damascus International Fair gets underway, there is a notable decline in the number of participants when compared with last year writes Brocar Press.
In accordance with the US-Turkish agreement, fighters from the YPG have begun to withdraw from the border area and dismantle fortifications reports Alsouria Net.
Bouthaina Shaaban visited Khan Sheikhoun to congratulate the army and promise that every inch of Syrian land will be liberated writes Al-Watan.
The Syrian pound continues to fall against the dollar, with the for economy minister claiming that people must return to the country for it to rise again reports Alsouria Net.
Syrian and Russian forces are continuing to exhume bodies at the cemetery in Yarmouk Camp, in search of the remains of Israeli soldiers writes Brocar Press.
Russian statistics have revealed that there are currently 140,000 Syrian soldier under the control of Russian forces reports Al-Modon.
The Syrian Kurdish National Council is seeking to secure a bigger role in the administration of the proposed safe zone in northern Syria reports Bas News.
Following the agreement between the US and Turkey, operations have begun to secure a safe zone in northern Syria, although it is still unclear how deep the zone will run writes Baladi News.
As the fighting between the regime and the opposition forces continues to rage, the Deputy Defense Minister visited troops and told them to remain in a state of readiness writes Al-Modon.
US and Turkish talks have concluded with an agreement to establish a safe zone and a a joint operations center reports Al-Modon.
The United States is continuing to be a disrupting force in Syria, refusing to engage in any solution to the crisis, while also offering no alternatives writes Al-Arab.
Following the failure of the talks between the US and Turkey to establish a safe zone in northern Syria, the Turkish president has reiterated their intention to launch an assault reports Alsouria Net.
Under the watchful eye of the Iranians, Syrian and Iraqi delegations held a meeting to discuss the situation on the eastern border reports Deir ez-Zor 24 Network.
In solidarity with the people of Syria, Italian journalist Laura Tangherlini has announced that she will go on hunger strike reports Al-Modon.
The image of young children in the aftermath of an airstrike on Ariha in Idleb province has brought the horrors of the regime assault back to the forefronts of people’s mind writes Robert Ford for Asharq Al-Awsat.
The US and Turkey are divided over the implementation and nature of the proposed safe zone on the border of Turkey and Syria writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
A tragic image of suffering from Idleb goes viral, Lebanon secures the release of an American, a suicide attack hits Daraa and UN says 400,000 displaced in the north. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
General Kenneth McKenzie discussed with the Syrian Democratic Forces the Islamic State prisoners and the proposed safe zone on the northern border writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
In anticipation of an attack by the Turkish army, the Syrian Democratic Forces have sent fighters and military equipment to Syrian border with Turkey writes Ana Press.
Ahead of the latest round of talks in Astana, the two sides have discussed the voting mechanisms for the constitutional committee and a political solution to Idleb writes Al- Watan.
Following the Kurdish National Conference and a flurry of visits by Arab and foreign political delegations, Kurdish groups have met to discuss creating unity in northeastern Syria reports Enab Baladi.
Despite the repeated efforts by the US, with help from Israel, to undermine Syria and the rest of the region, their schemes and practises have failed writes The Syria Times.
During a trip to Berlin, US special representative on Syria James Jeffrey mentioned that it is the wish of the US administration that Germany send ground troops to northern Syria writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Ministry of Housing and Public Works is exploring how the housing cooperatives can help in the reconstruction, but many see this as a further land grab reports Baladi News.
As tensions between Iran and the United States increases, Syria is stuck in the middle get pulled apart from both sides writes The Syrian Observer.
Since its intervention, Moscow’s priorities have shifted and it is now looking to form relationships with the US and Israel writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
US President Donald Trump has increased pressure on Iran, and also his allies, saying that they should contribute to the protection provided to their ships writes Al-Watan.
At an upcoming meeting in Jerusalem, the US is expected to offer to lift sanctions imposed on Syria, if they ensure the removal of Iranian forces from Syrian lands reports Baladi News.
The most recent sanctions imposed by the United States have targeted the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei reports The Syria Times.
The High Negotiations Committee is attending meetings in Paris to try and find a political solution to the crisis in Syria reports Ana Press.
Saudi minister Thamer al-Sabhan has visited parts of eastern Syria under the control of the Syrian Democratic Forces to form an Arab force with members of the Arab tribes at its core repots Al-Modon.
A representative of the Australian Foreign Ministry meet with officials from the Syrian Democratic Forces in eastern Syria reports Enab Baladi.
Prominent tribal figures have been called to a meeting with the regime to confront Saudi attempts to influence the situation in Deir ez-Zor writes Al-Modon.
Former US ambassador to Syria, Robert Ford, has said that Washington has an ambiguous strategy when it comes to Syria writes Anadolu News Agency.
The High Negotiations Committee has said that it will clarify its position on Idleb, while condemning the ongoing violence in the north reports Enab Baladi.
The Trump administrations policies in Syria and across the region will not succeed, and are simply a cover to sell more arms writes The Syria Times
The Syrian parliament has approved investment for the port of Tartous, although many questions about the identity of the investment company still linger reports Al-Watan.
Russia has lashed out at the US for the latest round of sanctions that have been imposed on Syria, citing America’s frustration with the success of the Syrian government writes SANA.
A Syrian-Kurdish commander has said that the proposed safe zone could include Jarablus, Manbij, Aziz, Tel Rifaat and even Afrin reports Basnews.
Eight Americans, including six children, who have ties to the Islamic State have been repatriated to the US from north eastern Syria reports Asharq al-Awsat.
The United States has developed a new strategy that aims to curb the influence of Iran in Syria, but makes little mention of political resolutions to the crisis writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Terrorists in Idleb have falsely accused the Syrian regime of using chemical weapons, despite Syria disposing of its chemical weapons in 2013 writes Al-Watan.
The Syrian American Medical Association has said that a large number of Syrian refugees are suffering from mental problems brought on by the crisis in their country writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Andrew J. Tabler, the National Security Council’s new Director for Syria, has previously worked as a journalist, editor, and analyst.
The 12th round of Astana talks failed to create the required agreements, which Syria and Russia blame of Turkey’s unwillingness to uphold its commitments writes Al-Watan.
The US Special Representative for Syria, James Jeffrey, has said that Iran’s presence in Syria threaten neighboring countries like Israel and creating an unstable atmosphere writes Asharq al-Awsat.
As the regime continues its assault on Idleb, questions are being asked about what happens next and how Turkey and the US will come into play writes the Omran Center for Strategic Studies.
As the land and air assault on the province of Idleb continues, discussions in the background are still trying to secure political advantages writes Alsouria Net.
As the US tighten sanction on Iran’s oil trade, talk about a possible confrontation rises and Iran looks to circumnavigate the sanctions writes Al-Watan.
The failure of the recent Astana talks have increased tensions between Russia and Turkey and created more confusion about what could happen in Idleb writes Ana Press.
The Muslim Brotherhood is warning the U.S. administration against labelling it a terrorist organisation, Ana Press says
Syria and Russia have chastised the US for holding displaced people in the al-Rukban Camp against their will and siphoning off aid for terrorist groups writes SANA.
Frustration with Russia and Iran is growing in Syria, with many unhappy about the way that the country is viewed writes Al-Watan.
Residents of the al-Rukban camp are facing a terrible humanitarian crisis, prompting some to leave to regime controlled areas, which might not be safe reports Alsouria Net.
The Assad regime is facing an increasingly tough situation as the country and its internal politics are pulled apart by Russia and Iran writes Hurriya Press.
The fuel crisis in Syria, could be used as an opportunity to push the regime to accept a political solution and potentially could lead to a change at the top of the regime writes Iqtissad.
Despite some reports of progress, talks about the nature of a “security zone” in northeastern Syria are still ongoing reports Al-Quds Al-Araby.
A shortage of oil has caused long lines at gas stations forced the regime to impose measures that limits the amount allocated to each person writes Alsouria Net.
While the Islamic State has lost its final piece of territory, there are claims that they are now using the al-Hol refugee camp as a base to organize activities reports Ana Press.
While some Arab countries have restored diplomatic relations with Syria, the Arab League has been unable to create a consensus on the issue reports Alsouria Net.
The former head of the National Coalition, Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib, has called on Assad to step down for the good of the country and allow a group of technocrats to be formed writes Human Voice.
Residents in Suweida were angered by the lack of respect and recognition that was given by the regime to the revolutionary leader writes Al-Modon.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Walid al-Muallem, has described the US President as a ‘pirate’ and said that he cannot change anything on the ground writes The Syria Times.
On the eighth anniversary of the start of the Syrian revolution, opposition politician Michel Kilo says that a failure to unite, led to the failure of the revolution writes Ana Press.
The Popular Authority for the Liberation of the Golan has rejected the comments of Donald Trump and has linked it to the upcoming election in Israel writes Al-Watan.
Bashar al-Assad has reiterated that the regime will retake all areas, including Idleb and areas currently controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Both refugees and Islamic State fighters have been forced from the final stronghold of Baghouz, many of whom have ended up in the al-Hol camp, whose numbers have swelled in recent weeks writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
As the deescalation agreement that governs Idleb continues to crumble, active parties are exploring a potential assault on the region and the implications that it could have writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
General Ali Abdulla Ayoub held a meeting with the chief of staffs from Iraq and Iran where they discussed confronting the spread of takfiri terrorism reports The Syria Times.
A funding shortfall, the US withdrawal from Syria, attacks on Baghouz and the Syrian National Coalition in Europe. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Reports of the possibility that Iran could take control of the port of Lattakia have ramped up tensions between them and Russia, as the two countries jostle for influence in a post war Syria writes Ana Press.
The recent report by the OPCW was compiled following a suspected chemical weapons attack on Douma in eastern Ghouta, during the offensive to retake the area writes Al-Watan.
Hammoudah al-Sabbagh has said that Syria stands with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in the face of US threats reports The Syria Times.
Russia and Syria has accused the US of holding displaced people in terrible conditions in the al-Rukban camp writes SANA.
Despite Bashar al-Assad now being in control of the large majority of the country, his problems are far from over writes Alsouria Net.
In December of last year, US President Donald Trump said that he would pull out all 2,000 US troops from Syria, but now appears to be changing his mind writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
France has reportedly reached out to Moscow to break the impasse of the constitutional committee and speed up the process of elections in Syria writes Asharq al-Awsat.
US President Donald Trump has continued, contrary to the facts on the ground, to claim credit for defeating terrorism in Syria writes Al-Watan.
America’s former ambassador to Syria has said that the US administration is divided on how to proceed in Syria and what their goals are writes Al-Watan.
The recent Warsaw summit aimed to create a united front against Iran, but failed to create a consensus of ideas or opinions writes Al-Watan.
Dr. Chuck Baldwin has warned US President Donald Trump against using private mercenaries in Syria once America pulls out its troops writes The Syria Times.
In July 2018, as the government forces closed in on southern Syria, Israel secured a way of Syria for 800 members of the White Helmets and their families reports SANA.
The relocation of international organisations is a signal that the planned “safe zone” will not be as secure as is believed reports Al-Modon.
On Monday, President Bashar al-Assad gave a speech to the heads of local councils in which he covered a wide range of issues that are affecting Syria writes SANA.
Jeremy Hunt, the UK foreign secretary, said that Assad is likely to remain in his position, adding that the UK has “no plans” to reopen diplomatic relations with Syria reports Arab News.
German warnings of a US withdrawal, Islamic State sleeper cells, the Warsaw conference and humanitarian corridors. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
With the announcement that the US is to withdraw from Syria, Iran has been adapting its plans to fit a new landscape and ensure that it comes out on top writes Al-Watan.
The blast, which killed and injured a number of members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, was claimed by Jaish al-Adl reports SANA.
The most recent attack on Baghouz in Deir ez-Zor by the International Coalition injured or killed at least 70 civilians reports SANA.
The Lawyer’s Syndicate in Syria has said that any court proceedings surrounding the death of Marie Colvin must take place in Syria reports Al-Watan.
The US Senate has been highly critical of the decision to withdraw American forces from Syria, and the latest vote is a blow for the President’s plans reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Europe and the US are attempting to ensure that any Arab normalization with the Assad regime is achieved in conjunction with a political process writes Asharq al-Awsat.
The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act hopes to put pressure on the regime and hold those who have committed crimes to account writes Pro Justice.
Turkey has announced that the constitutional committee will feature players from the regime, the opposition and civil society and will bring together the Geneva, Astana and Sochi processes reports Horriya Press.
As the US dollar continues its upward trend, traders in Syria are finding it difficult to ensure that their businesses remain profitable reports Al-Iqtissadi.
In recent weeks, Manjib has been rocked by a number of explosions, which have killed both Kurdish and American units reports Zaman Al Wasl.
When Syrians took to the streets, demanding the end of the Assad regime, the United States had the opportunity to implement meaningful actions that would create real change, but this has been missed writes The Syrian Observer.
While the quality of life for Syrians in the al-Rukban camp continues to fall, the alternative of leaving for regime held areas fills many with fear writes Alsouria Net.
Hassan Nasrallah said that the Syrian army and its allies were more than capable of winning a battle in northern Syria reports SANA.
Turkey is determined to establish a safe zone in northern Syria, but it has not ruled out cooperation with other countries reports Al-Modon.
For the second time in a week, and despite claims of their destruction by the US President, ISIS has attacked American forces in Syria reports Alsouria Net.
There are concerns that the establishment of a Turkish safe zone would lead to an assault on the Kurds reports the Syrian National Coalition.
It is hoped that tripartite meetings between the concerned parties will be able to achieve an understanding for the proposed Turkish buffer zone in northern Syria reports Al-Sharq Al-Awsat.
Efforts to seize back control of the last parcel of land held by the Islamic State have intensified reports Alsouria Net.
The attack, which was claimed by the Islamic State, comes after US President Donald Trump declared that the group had been defeated writes ANHA
Lebanon has been warned by the US, that if it takes part in the reconstruction of Syria, then it could be subject to US sanctions reports Al-Akhbar
US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, is visiting the Middle East to try an secure support for America’s policies and its post Syria strategy writes Al-Watan.
Efforts to readmit Syria into the Arab league have increased, with Iraq leading the way reports Al-Watan.
As the conflict in Syria looks to be heading into the final act, regional powers are seeking to understand what the Syria of the future holds for them and how they can use Assad writes Al-Modon.
The announced withdrawal of US forces from Syria created a state of confusion on the ground, with few details revealed about how the withdrawal would work writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The airlines have asked to inspect the technical state of the airport in preparation of resuming flight reports Enab Baladi.
Following the announced withdrawal of US forces from Syria, other parties are scrambling to come up a strategy writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Donald Trump’s haphazard foreign policy decisions show a lack of knowledge of regional dynamics and bring no benefit to the United States, writes Emile Nakhleh.
The Pharmacists Syndicate in Syria has dismissed the claims of a crisis and blamed the shortage on the US embargo of Iran writes Business2Business Syria.
As the US prepares to leave Syria, Iran denies that they have been any help in the fight against the Islamic State writes Anadolu Agency.
Chemical weapon warnings, mounting US-coalition casualties, Kurdish-regime deals and gains by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Following a meeting in Moscow, Kurdish officials have presented Russian and Syrian officials with a roadmap for cooperation reports Al-Hal.
Saudi and Emirati forces have reportedly arrived in the area around Manbij, although they have not yet been deployed writes Hurriya Press.
Iran has used missiles and rockets to hit ISIS fighters east of the Euphrates in response to an attack on a military parade in Ahvaz writes Day Press.
The decision by the US to withdraw troops from Syria marks a new low in American pragmatism writes The Syrian Observer.
While the French have stated that they will remain in Syria for the time being, they have been unable to give the SDC
any of the guarantees they had been hoping for writes Basnews.
For both pro-regime and pro-opposition commentators, the announced withdrawal by the US is a chance and lost opportunity writes Syrian Snack (independent website)
Following the statements by the US, France has made it clear that they will remain in Syria to provide support in the fight against ISIS reports Hurriya Press.
While insisting that there will be no negotiations with the government, the SDC points out that as of yet, no US troops have left Syria reports Damas Post.
The Peshmerga, who have previously fought ISIS in Iraq, has entered Syria in agreement with the United States writes Ana Press.
The formation of the Consitutional Committee has long been a sticking point between the US and Russia writes Asharq al-Awsat.
The visit of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, marks the first time that an Arab leader has visited Syria since the war began in 2011 writes Anadolu News Agency.
The Turkish assault east of the Euphrates is expected to start imminently and will be led by the commander of the Turkish Second Army, Ismail Metin Temel writes Alsouria Net.
In a wide ranging dialogue with students from Damascus University, Muallem discussed Idleb, the Syrian kurds, the consitutional committee and the occupied Golan writes SANA.
The US has reportedly warned the Syrian Coalition not to get involved with any Turkish operation that could lead to a confrontation between the two sides writes Ana Press.
Operations are expected to start in the town of Tel Abyad and would move to include 150 towns and villages across northern Syria writes Alsouria Net.
While Turkey prepares for a possible assault on the eastern banks of the Euphrates, Russia and the regime are becoming impatient about the status of Idleb writes Al-Modon.
As part of the Manbij roadmap that was agreed between the US and Turkey, the PYD and YPG are obliged to leave Manbij writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Among the cache was a variety of weapons, vehicles, communications devices and medical equipment reports SANA
The US-backed forces have been fighting to eliminate the Islamic State from their last positions on the eastern banks of the Euphrates reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Peter Kassig had been working in humanitarian aid when he was captured and beheaded by the Islamic State reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Before being arrested, Dr. Faten Rajab Fawaz and Layla al-Shouikani were leading figures in the early days of the revolution writes Ana Press.
In the second ministerial shakeup of the year, President Assad has appointed nine new ministers to the cabinet reports Al-Modon.
Forces from the Gulf are active on the ground in Deir ez-Zor, fighting against the Islamic State and deterring any actions by the Turks writes Basnews.
Syrian businessman Firas Tlass has lashed out at the US and their lack of planning and strategy in Syria writes Ana Press.
Attacks in Idleb, returning Syrians from Jordan, airstrikes in Deir ez-Zor and Turkish complaints over US observation posts. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The Kurdish population in Syria has a historic opportunity to forge a path that can help them secure the rights and representation that they had previously lost writes Al-Hurra Network.
The SDF have been fighting in Deir ez-Zor to push out the last remaining Islamic State fighters from the region reports Sada al-Sham.
The recapturing of Idleb remains a top priority for the government, but local and regional issues are complicated the matter writes Al-Ayam.
The value of the Syrian pound against the dollar has continued its downward slide reports Damas Post.
During a meeting with President Assad, Syria and Iran vowed to continue their fight, while also promising to strive for a political solution reports The Syria Times.
Demands to know the fate of the missing, condemnation of US attacks, regime assaults and reconstruction efforts. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
After much confusion, the United States have announced a clear strategy on Syria and what they hope to achieve writes Al-Hurra channel.
The vote of Syrian-Americans during the mid-term elections will partly be shaped by the policies of the two main American parties towards the Syrian conflict, Wael Sawah argues
The conflict in Syria is a tangled mess of conflicting groups and ideas and the search for a political solution is likely to be long and hard writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Forces battling the last stronghold of the Islamic State in Syria have been dealt a heavy blow, which has resulted in many casualties reports Damas Post.
Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem, lashed out at the US presence in Syria and said that no country that had caused bloodshed in Syria would be part of the reconstruction reports SANA.
The Syrian Democratic Forces, with help from the International Coalition, has been trying to push the Islamic State out of their last stronghold in Syria reports Hurriya Press.
During his meeting with the National Coalition, James Jeffery reiterated US support for a political solution in Syria reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
When Idleb returns to the embrace of the Syrian government, the military will look east to the Euphrates writes Al-Thawra.
For the first time since the war in Syria began, President Assad has spoken with a journalist from a Kuwait daily newspaper.
Russia’s intervention in Syria has come out on top, after the backers of the revolution have fallen by the wayside writes Ana Press.
In an interview with Russia Today, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem accused the US of working with Islamic State fighters to prolong the crisis in Syria writes SANA.
According to a statement, the purpose of the meeting was to secure the proper licences needed to work in regime controlled areas reports Zaman Al Wasl.
With the refusal of the terrorist groups in Idleb to hand over their weapons and withdraw, a military assault on the area looks inevitable writes Al-Watan.
As part of the 2nd Syrian Media Festival, Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad and advisor Bouthaina Shaaban reiterated the strong relationship with Russia and their commitment to fight terrorism writes Al-Watan.
Iran’s relationship with Syria has pushed the country down a particular path, but it is still possible to change course writes Al-Arabiya.
Syrian-American activist Rania Kisar moved back to Syria from America and witnessed the start of the revolution writes Zaman Al Wasl.
As the war in Syria draws to a close, international players are looking to secure influence in the country’s future writes Al-Watan.
Despite the threats made by the US and their supporters, Syria will continue with its plans to retake Idleb writes Al-Watan.
When the dust settles on the war in Syria, relations will have to be developed and compromises made writes Al-Watan.
Virginia State Senator Richard Black has urged the US and Western states to lift sanctions, after meeting with Presidential Political and Media Advisor Bouthaina Shaaban reports SANA.
A Twitter account that belongs to a young girl from Idleb has angered the Russians, who claim that it is part of a Western propaganda program writes Syria TV.
The US State Department has denied reports that American officials met with the regime to discuss an Iranian withdrawal and chemical weapons writes Syria TV.
William Roebuck made the statment while visiting a civil council in al-Shadadi in southern Hassakeh province reports Hurriya Press
Both the President of Syria and the Iranian Defence Minister stressed the importance of developing long-term cooperation writes SANA
The Syrian army has already begun to move forces and heavy machinery to northwestern Syria writes Damascus Now
Riad Darar, the co-president of the Syrian Democratic Council, has not ruled about the possibility of Russian or America acting as guarantors in future negotiations with the government reports Basenews
The possibility of SDF forces merging with regime forces was discussed at the second round of talks in Damascus writes Zaman Al Wasl
There are increasing reports of Syrian refugees being forcibly returned to Syria, despite the dangers that await them writes The Syrian Observer
The second round of meetings focused on the idea of local administration and the concept of decentralization writes Alsouria Net
Firas Tlass, the son of the former Syrian Defense Minister, has called on rebel groups to lay down their arms and allow regime, Russian and Turkish military police to enter Idleb reports Etihad Press
The recent decision by the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Council to enter into negotiations with the regime has major implications for the future of Syria and the position of Turkey writes Sada al-Sham
Cham Wings resumed operations in 2014, after a two year hiatus reports Al-Hal
It was hoped that the visit by the Kurdish-Arab Syrian Democratic Council to Damascus would be able to find commonality between to two sides writes Asharq al-Awsat
The US Treasury Department has applied financial sanctions to a number of prominent supporters of the regime writes Salon Syria
President Assad made a speech to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the Syrian Arab Army writes SANA
Syria’s Druze community have tried to remain neutral during the Syrian war, but local events could force their hand writes Asharq al-Awsat.
The hopes that the uprising sowed have been betrayed by the treachery of people both in and outside the country writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
The evacuation of the White Helmets is being used to whitewash the image of Israel writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
While the Syrian Democratic Forces maybe in control of the oil fields, it is believed that due to a lack of technology, they are unable to operate at full capacity writes Ain al-Medina
The prison, which is holding foreign ISIS fighters, is reportedly staffed completely by Americans writes Alsouria
Rumors of talks between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the regime have left the residents of Raqqa unsure of what the future holds writes Enab Baladi
Ali Akbar Velayati is not right to say that, if not for Iran, Syria would have fallen writes Al-Watan
All eyes are on Helsinki and the upcoming summit between Trump and Putin writes Asharq al-Awsat
Salih Muslim has accused the newspaper Al-Watan of spreading lies about meetings between the Kurdish leaders and the government writes Al-Watan
Daraa is facing the same fate as Aleppo and Ghouta writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
The agreement made between the interested parties, has ensured that no-one is losing out during the government’s assault on Darra, apart from the opposition factions writes Al-Hayat
Once the Syrian army has recaptured Daraa, the election of local administrators could quickly follow writes Al-Watan
The images of displaced Syrians from Daraa province ignites memories of Syrian seasonal workers in Lebanon writes Daraj
Trump and Putin are due to meet later in the month to discuss Syria’s future reports Asharq al-Awsat
As the regime advances, with the support of its Russian allies, the situation in Daraa looks bleak for the opposition reports SNP
With the Manbij agreement and the possible withdrawal of the Americans, the Kurds start to look at a possible alliance with the Syrian government writes Al-Watan
While military victories on the ground are part of the struggle, the real victory will be the return of refugees and a unified Syrian society writes Al-Watan
Hassan al-Kontar is unable to return to Syria and has been rejected from Cambodia, Ecuador and Malaysia writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed
Iraqi airstrikes, the return of displaced families and attacks in Daraa. Catch up on what has been happening in Syria over the weekend
A plethora of foreign powers have staked an interest in the Syrian conflict and the shape of their influence in the country’s future is starting to become clearer writes Asharq al-Awsat
President Assad has vowed to retake the north and rejects the presence of US and Turkish troops in Manbij writes SANA
It is looking hopeful that progress will be made in Geneva, but the obstacles in the way are many and varied writes Al-Watan
The deal between Turkey and the US has pushed the PYD to re-evaluate its relationship and has even opened up to talks with the regime writes Sada al-Sham
The roadmap for Manbij includes the removal of all Kurdish People’s Protection Units from the city writes Alsouria
Syrian Kurds are facing uncertainty with the possible withdrawal of US forces and the new “roadmap” deal for the city of Manbij writes Wael Sawah
The Syrian Democratic Front believe that a political solution is only possible without foreign intervention writes Smart
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad struck a defiant tone during an interview with the British newspaper.
While there has been numerous statements and agreements made, the picture of what is to come in southern Syria is still unclear writes Sada al-Sham
While there have been numerous statements and agreements made, the picture of what is to come in southern Syria is still unclear writes Sada al-Sham
The Iranians will not be taking part in the upcoming assault on Daraa writes Asharq al-Awsat
Israel has agreed not to interfere with military operation on the border, in exchange for a withdrawal of Iranian backed forces writes Enab Baladi
There have been no reports of casualties following the blast writes Anadolu Agency
The list includes businessmen, former ministers and propagandists for the regimes reports Etihad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has claimed that Russia and the US nearly went to war over Syria, during a televised interview aired on Thursday writes SANA
The presence of Iranian forces on the southern border is a sticking point for the interested parties reports Asharq al-Awsat
The US occupation of Syria is illegal and a threat to Syrian sovereignty writes Al Watan
Preparations are underway to return Daraa and Quneitra to the control of the Syrian state writes Damascus Now
The attack caused only material damage and demonstrated the coalition’s support for terrorism writes The Syria Times
Between Jordan, Israel, Russia, the Syrian regime and the United States, Daraa’s future remains unclear writes Ain al-Medina
President of the Syrian Coalition Abdurrahman Mustafa encouraged the US to increase efforts to help the people of Syria writes The Syrian National Coalition
The decision by the US to withdraw from the Iran deal, has increased mistrust in Washington reports The Syria Times
Russia was content to act as a bystander, Alsouria Net writes
Assad dismisses Trump’s label of him as an ‘animal’ in extensive interview
Lacking weapons, the group’s future is unclear, Souriatna writes
Mohamed Nadir al-Omari explores the increasingly bellicose rhetoric coming out of Israel
Tensions between the SDF and Elite Forces have spilled into open confrontation, Ibrahim Hamidi writes
Tishreen newspaper says missiles were launched from American and British bases, Alsouria Net reports
Riad Darar welcomes the proposed new army in northern Syria in a statement to Basnews
SDF efforts to keep control of the northern city are in doubt, Ayn al-Madina reports
U.S.-U.K.-France attack has done little to stem the flow of civilian deaths, war monitor says
A pro-regime, anti-U.S. protest spells trouble for the SDF
Russian source says the U.S. will lend the area protection as it does with the region controlled by the SDF, Al-Watan reports
After fluctuations seen during the threat of Western military action, the Syrian pound has calmed down, Al-Watan reports
Virginia senator pours scorn on recent U.S.-led strikes in interview with The Syria Times
The Western strikes on Syria have shown Russia, Iran and the regime there is no true victory ahead of them, Ammar Dioub writes
Families of high-level officers are also heading to the Lattakia countryside in anticipation of U.S. strikes, Jorf reports
Assad’s political aide speaks confidently about the Syrian government’s position ahead of likely U.S. strikes, Tishreen reports
President tells a delegation that the unity of Muslims is the guarantee to protect against Western schemes, SANA reports
Massive mobilizations are being witnessed across Syria in anticipation of a U.S. strike, Al-Etihad reports
The jihadist group has taken advantage of regime forces’ inaction by advancing deep into the desert region, according to Enab Baladi
Alsouria Net takes a look at the various fronts that could be targeted next
The new party has been met with much scepticism, with accusations of a cosmetic change implemented by Washington, Geroun reports
Al-Rai looks at the possible reasons behind the Russian president’s favoritism of Suhail al-Hassan
The militia is a way for the regime to begin clawing back control in the parts of Raqqa under SDF control, sources tell Arabi 21
Marcus Papadopoulos tells pro-government e-newspaper The Syria Times that as long as militant groups control the Ghouta, the U.S. and U.K. will hold hope Damascus can be taken
Writing in Al-Watan, Anas Wahib al-Kurdi details the options Turkey now faces to realize its vision in northern Syria
Russia’s foreign minister says the U.S.-led coalition’s rhetoric on Syria is at odds with the situation it sees militarily on the ground, according to SANA
Both sides benefiting from turning a blind eye and imposing customs fees on goods crossing between areas of their control, Sada al-Sham reports
The opposition forces in Syria’s south are planning an offensive to relieve some pressure on the Eastern Ghouta, Alsouria Net reports
Writing in Al-Watan, one of Assad’s top aides dissects the escalating rhetoric over nuclear weapons seen in the Western media
The facility is a strategic location to supply front-line troops and hide Russian and Iranian military experts, according to Zaman al-Wasl
Residents of the eastern city are returning to streets covered in rubble and a catastrophic level of destruction, Salon Syria reports
Moscow’s actions in the Ghouta – military and political – should be seen as a strengthening of its position independent of the fate of Assad, Enab Baladi writes
Foreign Ministry reiterates calls for anti-ISIS alliance to halt its airstrikes and leave Syrian territory, SANA reports
Despite international pledges of assistance, much work remains to clear the city of the dangers that ISIS left behind, Enab Baladi writes
The shelling of Damascus by opposition militants should not be seen as a justification for Assad’s leveling of Eastern Ghouta, Wael Sawah writes
Top official slams foreign military campaigns on Syrian soil during opening of Middle East forum in Moscow, SANA reports
Possible new confrontation in eastern Syria as American and Kurdish forces look to ward off Iranian-backed militias
Research center tracks Syria’s military and political developments over the first month of 2018
Comments follow Tuesday’s announcement by France that it will strike Syria if proven to have used chlorine bombs on civilians
Institution to provide Syrians with scholarships and qualifications approved by the U.S. State Department, Enab Baladi reports
Military and political actors are plotting their next steps amid signs of possible changes in dynamics on the ground, Sada al-Sham writes
Moscow platform leader conflates volume of opposition media criticism with scale of actual conflict in Syria, Alsouria Net reports
Instead of using the opportunity to address U.S. goals for peace, Trump’s speech was used to threaten and frighten those who are most vulnerable, Wael Sawah writes
Moscow and Washington’s shared interests with Ankara run deeper than those with their Kurdish allies, Souriatna writes
Syria’s Kurds are considering how best to emerge from Ankara’s campaign amid possible expansion of Turkish military aims, Enab Baladi writes
Moscow and Washington had more to lose than gain from backing their Kurdish allies in Afrin, Murad al-Quwatli explains
U.S. State Department and French Foreign Ministry directed blame at Syria for the use of chemical weapons in the Eastern Ghouta
Political advisor to the Syrian president writes that U.S. economic strength is based primarily on the creation of perpetual war
Proposed creation of the force has stirred the ire of a number of rebel groups and their backers, such as Turkey
Damascus blasts U.S. intervention after Tillerson suggests American forces would remain for the long haul
Trump administration suspended backing for CIA-vetted rebels in July last year
Iranian and Syrian officials meet on the sidelines of Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting in Tehran, official media reports
Foreign Ministry labels move to set up Kurdish-led militia as a violation of international law, official media reports
Lavrov says his country’s diplomatic initiatives have been invaluable to the progress of the political track, Al-Hayat reports
Several Kurdish bodies are vying for a place at the negotiating table ahead of the National Dialogue Conference in Russia’s Sochi, Al-Modon writes
Speaking to Zaman al-Wasl, the opposition negotiator reveals the focus of the next round of negotiations in Astana
Despite efforts to see a return of the city’s displaced, too much work is required to see the resumption of prewar life in regime-held Deir-ez-Zor, Ayn al-Medina writes
Council member said no invitation has been received by any Turkmen member in the key opposition group, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Head of Iranian national security says Tehran will continue to defend the people of the region despite its enemies’ attempts to isolate it
Soleimani serves as Iran’s top military commander in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq
Russian and American plans for Syria are expected to involve greater Kurdish inclusion, YPG commander tells Asharq al-Awsat
Syria’s deputy foreign minister recently conflated the Western-backed group with ISIS during a television interview
Syrian foreign minister speaks to lawmakers at a parliamentary session in the Syrian capital on Tuesday
The Carnegie Moscow director speaks with Al-Modon about what Russia wants to achieve from its time in Syria
Rebel sources in the Syrian north report an end to international backing starting 2018, Sada al-Sham writes
Expecting the Assad regime to reciprocate the opposition’s compromises will not improve Syria’s chances at a peaceful and dignified future
The U.S. is ‘re-educating’ radical Islamist fighters to serve in its campaign against the Syrian army, Firas Deeb writes
Damascus-based center says coalition violations must be exposed if they are to be stopped, official media reports
Russia is throwing its weight behind the potential key figure in the transition stage, defected government official tells Alsouria
Deputy foreign minister says advances by the Syrian army against the Nusra Front have been conducted with ‘humanitarian considerations,’ loyalist Al-Watan reports
Assad’s former vice president has been touted as a possible key player in mediating a solution with the Syrian opposition, Alsouria writes
Patients cannot be treated in the Ghouta due to the limited capabilities of medical staff, doctor tells opposition website
Enab Baladi highlights the work of several Syrian women in their efforts to defend the vulnerable
Foreign Ministry reacts to confirmation of move stating that America will be accountable for any dangerous repercussions, SANA writes
Suheil Nizamuddin asks if the conditions which paved the way for the appearance of ISIS will be different from those after its collapse
Loyalist mouthpiece Al-Watan paints the Syrian-Russian relationship as force for ‘righteousness’ and stability in the region
Zaman al-Wasl speaks with the political activist and opposition figure about the decentralization and expectations for the reconstruction of Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor
Top commander in the majority-Kurdish force has reportedly sought sanctuary in northern Aleppo, which is held by Turkish-backed rebels, Alsouria Net reports
Foreign Ministry reacts to comments by U.S. defense secretary that America will stay in Syria until Geneva negotiations are successful, SANA reports
U.S.-based activists say they hope to change public opinion about the nature of events inside Syria, SANA reports
America hopes to enlist Russian help in pushing forward a solution in Syria as world leaders meet for talks in Southeast Asia, Ibrahim Hamidi explains
As young men are pursued by the Assad regime to serve on the active fronts, many Daraa residents are instead vying for the benefits of joining a new Iranian-led militia
Pro-Hezbollah Lebanese newspaper claims American official met with Syrian security head Ali Mamlouk during visit to Damascus last week
The Kurdish administration is increasingly mirroring the practices of the Assad regime in areas it controls, Ain al-Medina writes
It is expected that the city on the Syrian-Iraqi border will host a large battle between ISIS and regime forces in the coming days, Sada al-Sham writes
In the wake of the CCP’s National Congress, President Assad’s political advisor comments on the inevitable rise of China at the expense of the West
NATO allies Washington and Ankara are working toward separate ends in Syria as the countries face a split in their Middle East strategy, Ibrahim Hamidi writes
Hmeimim-based monitor says U.S. and rebel forces are impeding access to safe corridors and the delivery of aid to displaced people
Opposition figure and former celebrity personality speaks with All4Syria about the Cairo platform’s vision of a political solution
Washington correspondent Hussain Abdul Hussain explains why America viewed the Assad regime as a valuable partner in the past, and why that has changed
Senior military commanders say Syria may deal with Turkish army as an occupying force using whatever means necessary, official media reports
Washington’s ignorance and failure in implementing its foreign policy are clear indicators of the impending collapse of the U.S. empire, Assad’s chief propagandist writes in Al-Mayadeen
Meeting between civil and rebel representatives in the southern region attempts to settle differences in the military, civilian and judicial sectors, Enab Baladi writes
As the fight against ISIS nears its end, Arabs must work toward ensuring a bright future for themselves in order to avoid falling victim to impending U.S. plots, loyalist Al-Watan writes
Washington’s miscalculations have resulted in a rupture of the regional power balance in favor of Syria and Russia, Al-Baath contributor Emad Salem writes
Speaking to Zaman al-Wasl, FSA commander Mustafa Segri shrugs off suggestions that the removal of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham from Idleb would serve foreign agendas
Activists shame international community for its tepid response to civilian deaths resulting from the campaign to eradicate ISIS, Souriatna writes
Writing for Al-Watan, Assad loyalist and sharp Israel critic Tahsin al-Halabi describes a failed plot to unite the Middle East against the Axis of Resistance
Zaman al-Wasl interviews the opposition figure about the developments on the Syrian stage following the recent U.N. General Assembly
With the West now reluctant to support regime change in Syria, its current priority is establishing a watertight opposition for future elections, Wael Sawah writes
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
Ali al-Youssef is convinced the sounds emanating from the White House about a revised Afghan strategy will herald a new global vision for the U.S.
All4Syria asks whether recent developments on the Syrian scene, both political and military, suggest the start of a new stage of conflict between big powers?
SIBA initiative aims to encourage investment from Syrians living abroad, regardless of political affiliation, Enab Baladi writes
In an op-ed for the loyalist Syrian Now site, Assad’s chief propagandist points the finger at Israel for planning the fragmentation of the region and the attempted downfall of Syria
Malak cited U.S.-Israeli ‘conspiracies which aim to divide Syria’ as a key reason for abandoning the foreign-based opposition, Syria News reports
Editor of Saudi-owned Okaz newspaper Abdullah al-Ghadawi claims that Washington and Moscow have come to share similar visions for the future of Syria
Russian diplomat says 2016 peace deal would have witnessed breakthrough had the U.S. worked to separate moderate opposition from terror groups, state media reports
The aggressive strategies employed by the U.S.-led coalition in Syria and Iraq are only working to turn locals against against it, Mehraz al-Ali writes
The Euphrates basin area is witnessing a rebel campaign against the regime on one side and the Islamic State on the other, as ISIS stages a last-ditch effort to defend its eastern stronghold
Attack recalls similar bombing of Assad forces and Shiite militias near the Iraqi-Jordanian borders in May, Alsouria Net reports
Al-Araby’s political analyst Salama Kila paints ISIS as an imperialist tool used as by the powerful as a pretext for invasion and conquest
Writing for Qatari-owned Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Adnan Abdel Razzaq draws a comparison between the displacement of rebels to Idleb and the US testing of the MOAB bomb in Afghanistan
Prominent cyber-activist and free speech advocate was executed after his transfer to Adra prison near the capital, according to widow
Turkey labels U.S. envoy’s comments ‘provocative’ amid growing tensions between the two countries over American support for the Kurds
Fayssal Mikdad reviews military developments with Palestinian-Jordanian author and Israel critic Ibrahim Alloush on visit to Syrian capital
Writing for the Turkey-based outlet, Abou al-Khair al-Attar claims Israel benefits from prolonging the crisis in Syria largely at the expense of Ankara
With news of an agreement between big powers for a a safe zone in the south, the opposition is becoming aware that decisions on Syria’s future are increasingly out of their control, Ali Ayed writes
Assad’s displacement of opposition fighters to Idleb has resulted in a violent contest between the two key factions over which of the groups newly arrived fighters will join, Walid al-Bunni writes
Assad’s failure to secure the areas he retakes will be the opposition’s last hope in gaining public support, a former media executive writes for Saudi-owned newspaper
A pro-regime columnist says that Syria will be a test to know if Trump can face the American deep state and succeed in normalizing relations with Russia
In an interview with Asharq al-Awsat, the U.N. envoy argues that shared Americana and Russian interests have helped reach the deal on southern Syria
The buffer zone in southern Syria agreed upon between Russia and the United States is creating division among opposition ranks, Enab Baladi reports
Alliance faces harsh criticism amid rising civilian death toll from its war on the embattled jihadist group, Ain al-Medina writes
Negotiations between main players appear to confirm Iranian forces will be kept away from Syria’s south, as per Jordanian and U.S. demands, Alsouria Net writes
Writing for regime mouthpiece Al-Watan, Maysoun Youssef claims that U.S.-backed groups attempted to blame the Syrian government for its own use of chlorine gas in Ain Termeh
Assad government says claims are removed from logic after fact-finding mission releases report announcing the use of sarin gas
Writing for loyalist Al-Watan, Siyah Azzam says the U.S is conspiring with its allies and terror groups in Syria to dismantle the state and depose Assad
Russian official warns of imminent U.S. ground invasion after sources report the handing over of an air base to American forces, loyalist website writes
Ministry source says White House claims are both an excuse to launch a new attack on Syria and a diversion from the U.S.-led coalition’s violations
Political opposition rejects current efforts to implement the Russian-proposed de-escalation zones, claiming the agreement works to consolidate areas of influence, Souriatna writes
In loyalist Al-Watan, Information Ministry advisor Bassam Abu Abdullah calls for nation-wide development and a correction of course to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past
Russia acknowledges failure of pro-Assad forces to advance on the ground resulting in the regime’s announcement of a two-day truce in the besieged southern city, Souriatna reports
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, the American diplomat says his country gave false hope early on to Syrians who believed the U.S. would intervene militarily against Assad
Moscow ends communications channel with Washington designed to prevent accidents over Syrian airspace after the downing of Syrian plane by U.S.-led coalition
Loyalist Al-Watan writes that events in Syria are witnessing a shift in favor of Assad as American and opposition forces, as well as those states which back them, deal with defeat and infighting
French President Macron must convince Moscow of the benefits of a political solution if Paris hopes to have any luck in settling the Syrian crisis, Michel Abu Najm writes for Saudi-owned newspaper
Officials in Aleppo move to revoke weapons permits from military and civilian authorities in light of a concerning trend in criminal activity, loyalist website writes
Al-Watan contributor Mazin Bilal writes that the ongoing battles in the Syrian desert region near Iraq will have significant consequences for the makeup and stability of the region
CNN and other Western media outlets exploited the photo of Omran Danqeesh to falsely accuse Russia and Syria of crimes, Russian spokesperson tells journalists
Hezbollah-run media warns of an end to ‘self-restraint’ after U.S. forces targeted Iranian-backed militias, while questions remain as to whether Russia approved the statement
The U.S.-led coalition in Syria and Iraq has caused more damage to civilians and their infrastructure than to their declared target ISIS, Maysan Youssef writes in loyalist Al-Watan
Online sources close to Russia claim jet was downed using anti-aircraft weapons which arrived by way of the American forces, opposition outlet reports
Zaman al-Wasl chronicles Doha’s commitment to the Syrian revolution and its opposition against the government of Bashar al-Assad since 2011
Syria is witnessing a recovery thanks to the withdrawal of Wahhabi terrorist groups including ISIS and the Nusra Front, president tells Indian media
Amid large displacement, local councils in the liberated north must develop proper institutions and security in order to inspire development, opposition website writes
Latest report reflects positions of governments which distort the truth and deny the real causes of the crisis, Syria’s U.N. envoy tells Security Council
Washington aims to limit Tehran’s political weight and break the line of Iranian influence by engaging in deal-making with Russia, Ibrahim Hamidi writes for Saudi-owned newspaper
President Assad’s political and media adviser writes in loyalist Al-Watan that recent U.S. military action in Syria is part of a century-old plan to fracture the unity of the Arab world
Increased tensions erupt on Iraq-Syria-Jordan triangle as the U.S. and Iran vie for control of the strategic border area, opposition website writes
In the Middle East, the truth of the American role is rooted in hostility as it pushes the region toward further destruction in order to achieve its aims, columnist Mustafa al-Miqdad writes for Al-Thawra
Russian experts claim Moscow must decide whether to cut and run or double down, as attack may be another indication of a shift in American policy toward Syria
Kurdish areas in the north are enforcing stricter regulations on cases of polygamy and abuse, after officials supervised the creation of People’s Courts to deal with disputes in the region
In the wake of Khan Sheikhoun, U.S. statements this week exposing the Syrian regime for covering-up its abuses were intended as yet another warning to Assad, Russia and Iran, Walid al-Bunni writes
Turkish FM expressed Ankara wishes for the removal of anti-ISIS envoy Brett McGurk due to his support for Kurdish militias, Anadolu news agency reports
Writing for loyalist newspaper Al-Watan, Maysoun Youssef says the U.S. is likely using the Geneva negotiations to forward their own version of the Russian-proposed ‘de-escalation zones’ deal
Damascus mobilizes forces to desert region in attempt to prevent U.S.-backed rebels from making further gains in the area, opposition outlet reports
We should be wary of placing too much hope on the outcome of the most recent Astana talks, as the three previous rounds in the Kazakh capital produced little results, Walid al-Bunni writes
Naim Ibrahim questions the reason behind Qatar’s funding of fighters in Syria and its calls for the departure of Assad, asking: would Doha give up power if the shoe was on the other foot?
The kingdom will enter into a state of war if it agrees to participate in a tripartite plan between the U.K., U.S. and Israel to militarize the areas north of its border with Syria, Tahsin al-Halabi writes for loyalist Al-Watan
Abdulnasser Al-Ayed explains that for Russia’s ‘safe zone’ proposal to work, Moscow will need to consider U.S. concerns despite attempts to sideline Washington in the Syrian peace process
Munzer Eid laments the decision by the U.S. president to include Saudi Arabia among the destinations for his first foreign trip, in piece for loyalist newspaper Al-Thawra
Syrian president also points to ‘harmony’ of positions between two nations in regards to a peaceful solution to the Syrian crisis
Saudi-owned Al-Hayat reports rebel delegation approves plan but chooses to walk out of negotiations in protest at Assad regime’s continued bombardment of opposition areas
Serving as a battleground for countless foreign and ideological belligerents, the greatest danger facing Syria is the fragmentation and polarization of its society, Walid al-Bunni writes
Loyalist commentator Maysoon Yousef accuses Syria’s southern neighbor Jordan of participating in a U.S.-Israeli plot to annex southern parts of Syria in order to hold leverage over the Assad regime in future peace negotiations
Russia’s head of arms control claims new ‘chemical theater’ could take place in the Damascus countryside, Saudi-owned Al-Hayat reports, weeks after Putin pointed to the possibility of ‘fake’ gas attacks to justify further U.S. strikes on the Syrian regime
The Assad regime is scrambling to receive assurances from allies and make sense of U.S. policy after the Trump administration’s surprise strike on a Syrian air base. But Damascus is failing to see that rules of the game have already changed, Yahya Al-Aridi writes for opposition outlet All4Syria
Opposition members and activists decry the forced relocation of thousands of civilians from the “four Syrian towns” as part of a negotiation deal to release kidnapped Qatari businessmen, Paula Istih writes for Saudi-owned Asharq Al-Awsat
Led by the United States, an international consensus has finally formed that the rule of the Assad family has reached its end, but Syrians must understand that the battle is not yet over, writes Walid al-Bunni for All4Syria
Kurdish-Arab alliance readies for the takeover of ISIS’ self-styled capital in Syria’s northeast, as the Western-backed forces look to completely cut off Raqqa from surrounding areas before its liberation, Saudi-owned Al-Hayat reports
UNSC Resolution 2254 is the only plan to settle crisis in Syria and covers all aspects of a peaceful solution, Russian foreign minister tells journalists during press conference in the breakaway republic of Abkhazia, Syrian state media reports
It will be up to the armies of Syria, Iraq and Russia to defend the interests of their people by preventing the breakup of Middle Eastern geography for benefit of Western energy interests, Ali Hashem writes for pro-regime Al-Watan
The former opposition leader speaks with Zaman al-Wasl about the shift in U.S. policy following this month’s gas attack, explaining that the Trump administration has since ended any chance of cooperation with the Assad regime in the battle against ISIS
Donald Trump’s decision to strike the Shayrat base earlier this month was less about changing the balance of power in Syria, but instead represented a nod to his domestic rivals showing his willingness to act as a strong and decisive leader, Abdel Moneim Ali Eissa writes for loyalist outlet Al-Watan
During Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s first trip to Moscow, Russian president slams U.S. for act of aggression on Syrian territory, calling last week’s strike a violation of international law, government news agency reports
Loyalists call for public apology after producers fail to tell locals of plans to film a controlled explosion in the capital, opposition site All4Syria reports
Al-Hayat columnist Ibrahim Hamidi highlights four observations in the aftermath of the first American strike on Syrian army positions, explaining that the coming days will show which of two tracks will be taken by Russian and the U.S. in response — military escalation between the two superpowers, or a renewed interest in a military-political agreement
Vladimir Putin is a game-maker and a surprise-organizer. His counterpart in the Oval Office wants to be too
In a special op-ed for The Syrian Observer, the coordinator-general of the High Negotiations Committee explains that untying the Syrian knot will require isolating external influence on the Syrian scene, a transition with the establishment of a new political system, and the firm application of international law in order to hold war criminals to account
President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to Croatian newspaper Vecernji List published Thursday, in which he reflects on six years of conflict, the negotiation process and the fight against terrorism. The following is the full text as published by government news agency SANA
Operations by the U.S.-led coalition to liberate Raqqa will not be enough as long as Assad and his regime continue their abuse against their own people, the real source of resentment which allows terrorism to thrive, Randa Taqi al-Din writes for Saudi-owned Al-Hayat newspaper
Residents in the loyalist coastal regions are expressing concerns over the increase in military activity in the area, amid greater efforts by Moscow to secure strong footing at the negotiating table, opposition outlet Zaman al-Wasl writes
Contributing to Saudi-owned Al-Hayat, Elias Harfoush writes that the U.S.’ recent change in tone toward the removal of Assad from power ignores important facts about the source of true terror in Syria and the regime’s manipulative strategy for survival
With the power balance in northern Syria looking as if it could tip the way of the Kurds, will Syria’s previously neglected community repeat the mistakes of Assad’s dominant minority experience, Eyed al-Jaafari asks in Lebanese Al-Modon
As the battle for Raqqa city draws closer, a rebel spokesperson laments Kurdish domination of upcoming operations, also predicting that American forces will remain in Raqqa for years at the airbase they seized from ISIS last week, Alsouria Net writes
Opposition figure and Syrian personality says he has tasked delegations at Geneva with providing their take on four key issues, including governance, the constitution, elections and security, also adding that meetings with Kurdish and women’s groups were successful
As ISIS prepares for urban warfare, Kurdish YPG boasts of superior fighting forces ahead of the looming battle for ISIS’ stronghold in Syria, as residents and U.S. defense officials voice skepticism over the likelihood the battle will be swift and decisive
Syria’s forceful response to the recent Israeli aggression is a Russian message that U.S. hegemony is ending in the region
The Islamic State’s members, imams and Shariah judges are taking their wrath out on Raqqa residents as the militant group suffers heavy losses from all sides and awaits its imminent defeat
Assad says U.S. forces in Syria are ‘invaders’ and he has yet to see ‘anything concrete’ emerge from President Donald Trump’s vow to prioritize the fight against ISIS. Below is the full interview as published by SANA.
Assad’s political and media advisor highlighted the importance of reuniting Arab armies in the fight against terrorism and Zionism, in a bid to foil American and Israeli plots to divide Arab states
Kurdish militias ally with Assad forces to try and thwart Turkish-backed FSA groups’ advance toward Manbij, because of the importance the city holds in the battle against ISIS
As the results of Geneva talks divide the opposition delegation into parties of optimists and pessimists, the regime is swiftly extending its control, leaving little doubt that the revolution is nearing its end
The latest Astana talks mark a regression from the first round as the US returns to the scene, spurring a series of regional and international developments which undermine earlier achievements
The international body, along with its influence, has been compromised by the Russian veto which on several occasions stood to thwart any attempt at salvaging Syria today
De Mistura must try and unite the opposition delegations if the Geneva talks are to be successful, and any future solution will require UN member states to stop funding terrorism and collaborate with the Syrian government, writes Samer Dahi for loyalist Al-Watan
De Mistura expresses reservations over success of Geneva 4 if a political solution is not reached and states that US position is still unknown
The decline of Iran’s dominance is inevitable due to its diverging interests with Russia in Syria and the emergence of an American policy shift
The Trump administration’s opposition to the US-Iranian nuclear agreement is not shared by its allies among European countries and in the UN
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad denied Amnesty reports on mass killing in a Syrian prison and said President Donald Trump’s ban on Syrians targeted terrorists, not the Syrian people. Below is the full interview he gave to French TF1 TV and EUROPE 1 Radio as appeared in SANA, the Syrian news agency
The recent inclusion of Amman into the Astana consultations bloc may herald the end of Jordanian support for the Free Syrian Army in southern Syria, writes Samer Dahi for loyalist Al-Watan
What is needed from the current Astana consultations is to “open the Syrian bridges to each other” and speak boldly about the problems facing those inside the country, Naim Ibrahim writes in loyalist newspaper Al-Watan
Opposition website Enab Baladi reports on the eleventh-hour struggle between political and armed opposition groups to form a delegation for next week’s negotiations in Geneva with the Assad regime
Opposition outlet AlSouria Net speaks with the Syrian actor and member of the Cairo platform about next week’s negotiations in Geneva with the Assad regime, the role rebel groups will play, as well as Moscow’s intentions surrounding the political process in Syria
Various opposition groups are refusing to cooperate to form a delegation for the upcoming Geneva negotiations with the Assad regime, as rifts emerge between the HNC and rebel leaders who participated in the Astana meetings late last month, Ibrahim Hamidi writes
Editor-in-chief of the pro-regime online newspaper admonishes the US president for continuing to support key regional allies and failing to back Syria, Russia and Iran’s fight against terror in the Middle East
Political opposition stands its ground against attempts by Moscow to influence the make-up of its negotiating delegation at the upcoming Geneva talks, while the US presidency begins meetings with UN and regional leaders on the Syrian issue, Sada al-Sham writes
Walid Bunni argues that America’s success in reversing the Trump travel ban is evidence of the importance of a democratic system that adheres to the separation of powers between the executive, judicial and legislative branches
President Assad told Belgian media that statements made by Trump are promising regarding the priority of fighting terrorists, and mainly ISIS. Below is the full text as appeared on SANA:
In the lead-up to the Syria talks in Geneva, attendees should prepare for the US president to shift focus from the political process to the issue of establishing safe zones, Ali Dahi writes in loyalist Al-Watan
Saudi-owned Al-Hayat details the recommendations inside the separate Kurdish and Russian draft constitutions, which call for greater autonomy for Kurds and a more decentralized government, while also acknowledging the multi-ethnic make-up of Syria’s demography
Rebel representative denies opposition delegates agreed to consider Russia’s draft constitution, saying that three issues will determine whether the opposition will continue its participation in political process — these include consolidating the ceasefire, bringing in humanitarian aid and releasing prisoners, Alsouria Net writes
Government news agency SANA publishes transcript of Syrian president’s interview with Japanese journalist regarding the state of the current ceasefire, this week’s peace talks in Kazakhstan, and what is likely to come from a Trump presidency
Loyalist Al-Watan newspaper writes that Erdogan’s mounting domestic and international problems will force the Turkish president to accept that the only way to restore his regional standing will be through rapprochement with Assad
Writing for All4Syria, Walid Bunni urges opposition factions attending the upcoming talks in Astana to resist foreign pressure for short-term gains
Opposition members reportedly met with Trump’s Middle East adviser in November in an effort to secure support for a post-Assad transition
Deputy head of the Syrian Interim Government expresses hope that a Trump presidency will contribute to Turkey’s efforts to ensure a successful ceasefire in Syria
Obama’s two terms and the lie of the bloody Arab Spring made us feel that George W. Bush was a dove of peace. Bush did not, in practice, destroy anywhere but Iraq, given that Afghanistan was already destroyed, whereas Obama went ceaselessly from Syria to Libya and Yemen.
Walid Bunni asks whether the US president-elect will continue the Obama administration’s stance in denying the goals and freedoms of the region’s people for the past eight years
What Moscow is trying to achieve with the political settlement depends to a large extent on the Turkish and Iranian positions, and on the possibility of reaching clear agreements between these actors amid independent efforts to direct their battles in ways which achieve only their interests
Russia’s acknowledgment of the armed opposition is one of the requirements of profiting politically from the victory in Aleppo. This means that transforming the military victory into a political settlement requires recognizing the enemy before sitting with him and agreeing to a solution to the conflict.
Is it really possible for Russia, Turkey and Iran to achieve a lasting solution which enables Syrians to choose their political system in a secular and democratic state, as stated by the three countries following meetings in Moscow?
Unannounced negotiations are being held between American and Russian representatives to draft constitutional and political principles for a solution built on the principle of “political quotas” close to “the moderate Lebanese model”
The unpredictability of Russia’s Syria policy troubles both its allies and enemies who worry the Kremlin may be selling empty promises ahead of upcoming peace talks in Geneva
The gamble made by Damascus and its allies is that the US will be in a hurry to make any achievement in the Syrian crisis, and will accept the idea of Assad’s nomination in the coming elections due to domestic reasons related to their own upcoming election season
Monitor says US forces overseeing the widening of airport runway as helicopters begin operations from the facility
Does sharing Syria in its current state mean dividing it among its occupying powers? The facts say that the forces which control Syria today will not be able to coexist within this division, Walid Bunni argues
President Bashar al-Assad has accused the US of sponsoring terrorist groups in Syria by labeling them ‘moderate opposition’. In an interview with the Russian TV channels, Russia 24 and NTV, the Syrian president said the United States tried to promote the idea of so-called moderate opposition in Syria.
Following is the full text of the interview:
The Syrian Observer republishes Qantara’s 2015 profile on the Syrian critical philosopher and political activist on the sad occasion of his passing
Foreign ministry says Washington’s decision to lift an embargo on arms exports to terrorist groups in Syria is aimed at prolonging the crisis
What does Donald Trump have to do with Iran and Russia’s insistence that rebel fighters be evacuated to Idleb exclusively, even though areas of the Damascus countryside under opposition control are much closer? Walid Bunni explains
Foreign minister says agreement will call for all gunmen to leave the city, adding any armed group that refuses to leave will be treated as ‘terrorists’
Does the fall of the ISIS-held town of Dabiq to Western-backed forces signal the end of the radical Islamist group, and could its legacy live on following its possible demise?
Late Cuban president will remain a model for those seeking independence and liberation from yoke of colonialism, says Assad
Trump symbolically and practically has given a green light to finish off Aleppo city, and he has become, along with Obama, partners with Putin in the most horrific stage the city has endured in its long history, writes Abdel Wahab Bedarkhan
The push by Assad and his allies to achieve decisive victories before the end of Obama’s term, and the beginning of an unpredictable Trump presidency, could explain the brutality which they are employing against Aleppo, the Damascus countryside, and the eastern and western Ghoutas
Damascus has rejected a proposal from Moscow to host a broad conference for the Syrian opposition with “Russia’s guarantees” aiming to form an expanded opposition coalition ahead of possible peace negotiations in Geneva
If Trump’s framework – partnerships and not hostility – finds a path to be implemented, then his policy in the Syrian issue will be better than that of his predecessor Obama, who gave up his role and delivered the issue to Russia, writes Fayez Sara
Where will the next domino fall? Perhaps France? Will the French left give up Hollande to stave off political extinction in the presidential elections next year?
The advent of Trump to the presidency is likely to draw the curtain on this era, which requires relying more than before on subjective factors, and inventing means of resistance which are less costly to the revolution, and less dependent on external support
Syrian President Bashar al Assad said on Tuesday Damascus would have to “wait and see” if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump would change Washington’s policy on Syria but that he was ready to cooperate with him in fighting militants. Following is the full text, as published in SANA
Despite the president-elect’s promises to withdraw American power from the region and revert to a more isolationist strategy, history shows us that major changes in US foreign policy rarely occur with the rotation of presidential administrations, writes Eyyad al-Jaafari
Key Assyrian figure congratulates president-elect Trump on election win, calling on US to devote greater interest in ending the suffering of Assyrians in the region
Trump will not support the armed opposition and will not support intervention in Syria, loyalists say, but he will strongly support fighting terrorists
Tensions boil as regional players in the Syrian crisis voice discontent at the choice of the international coalition to back the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces to liberate Raqqa from ISIS
Naturally, Arab-Americans suffered their share of shock, a shock from which they may not wake up soon and will likely change the way that they interpret American society and the American reality.
Bashar al-Assad told Serbian newspaper Politika the US’ “secret collaboration with terrorists is the reason why all attempts at a ceasefire and political transition in Syria have so far failed.” Following is the full text of the interview as published by SANA, the official news agency.
“It’s not pressure that created the problem — it’s the intellectual cultivation and the mentors who were raised by the teachers of Al-Qaeda and the Wahhabi ideology… This is the fruits of decades of sectarian broadcasts and miseducation.”
“Committee believes it is necessary to revive the truce once more in Aleppo and elsewhere and remove the fighters of Jabhat Fateh al-Sham and permit international organizations to enter the eastern districts, and to bring out wounded and sick and treat them”
One of the most likely reason’s for Russia’s announcement to halt raids on Aleppo may be that Moscow has begun to sense the weight of international pressure upon it, and has begun to resent the situation of international embarrassment which the developments in Aleppo have caused
Russia’s victory in enabling the regime and Iran’s militias to enter eastern Aleppo will comprise a major turning point in the Syrian war and will lead to a major disruption in the balance of forces to favor Iran, its militias, and the Assad regime
Hama man honored for his research analyzing media and news coverage in the foreign and Arabic press during the 2011 Libyan uprising
The Syrian war, which displays open geographical boundaries, requires closure at the level of all the region’s nations. This is a measure demanding coordination which is still not there, due to the sharp Russian-American clash.
The Syrian President Bashar al-Assad claimed in an interview to Russia’s Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper that the smell of WWIII is in the air. Following is the full text, as published by SANA, the official news agency.
This development represents a departure by the opposition because of the blatant shift in Russia’s role from a joint position in international oversight of the political process, alongside the US, to a direct party to the war, alongside the regime, against the Syrian people
History will remember Obama as the president who pushed America’s adversaries to enter an unwinnable war at practically no cost to Washington and Tel Aviv
President Bashar al-Assad told Danish TV that the United States doesn’t have the will to reach any agreement about Syria. Following is the full text of the interview, as appeared in SANA
“It is Syrians alone — opposition or loyalist — who have no interest in continuing the conflict and this absurd war, and this back and forth between two nihilistic forces, the regime and its opposition”
Daily life in Aleppo will descend into hell within a month under air strikes from the regime and its Russian ally, civil defense official warns
Bashar al-Assad and the Iranians are working to impose their agenda on the next US president from now
Demonstrators in northern city raise the revolutionary flag in a call for unity between rebel forces following Western intervention in Syria
States concerned with the conflict are rushing to divide up the country and threatening both its existence and the fate of its people
Foreign Minister Walid Muallem on Saturday addressed the 71 session of the United Nations General Assembly held in New York. Below is the full text of the speech as published by SANA
US betrayed Syrian revolution because it wanted to destroy the country’s military infrastructure as it did in Iraq, says prominent thinker and author
President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to Associated Press published Thursday. Following is the full text as appeared on SANA, the Syrian official news agency:
Besides the U.S., no one but Assad and the Russians has an air force in Syria
The danger does not lie only in what has happened so far, but more in what the Obama administration may do during what remains of its term
HNC and Coalition present framework for political solution during UN General Assembly in New York
ISIS-linked media reported group brought down a MiG aircraft belonging to the Assad regime air force using anti-aircraft missiles
Any US forces entering northern Syria would be seen as an occupation force, like the Russian and Iranian forces, says group’s co-founder
Syria has become divided between conflicting forces into spheres of influence
Presence of the Russian forces on the Castello Road is not acceptable due to its lack of neutrality, says local council
High-level military source says rebel group was responsible for most of the 60 documented truce violations
Group’s deputy general dismisses truce as a deal which forfeits the sacrifices and gains of the revolutionary people while working to benefit the Assad regime
The opposition meets with high-level diplomatic figures in London to discuss its three-stage political vision, which includes six months of negotiations, a transition period lasting 18 months, and ending in elections
If what we hear is true, the solution is based on acknowledging the status quo and surrendering to the rule of the current regime despite the killing, destruction and displacement that it has carried out over the last five years.
“It does not seem that Obama is far from joining the list of the Russian president’s fans, especially in that he was keen throughout his second term, which witnessed a terrible escalation in the brutality of the Assad regime against its opposition, to stand on the side of the victors”
“What happened recently for the Turkish leadership to decide to send its tanks and soldiers inside Syrian territory and support some of the rebel groups to regain Jarablus from ISIS?”
Top diplomats meet on sidelines of G20 summit in Chinese city of Hangzhou
Lavrov stresses importance of differentiating between “opposition groups supported by the United States and the terrorists whom the opposition use as a shield,” during phone call with Kerry
Until recently, Damascus saw the Kurds as an ally able to help pressure a wide geographical area that needed hundreds of thousands of soldiers and at the same time would constitute a thorn in the Turkish throat, which was greedy to swallow Syrian geography and people at the same time.
Following the recent Turkey-Iran-Russia strategic alliance, Assad sought to find a role to play in the Kurdish file, choosing to strike Hassakeh in order to be at the center of the Kurdish issue
Today, the governments of Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria act based on a conviction they are reluctant to proclaim publicly, which is that the Kurds are more dangerous than ISIS
For the consecutive third day, Russian warplanes launch attacks from Iran to strike Syria, and targets “overlap” with America
Moscow is convinced that Syria’s opposition should distance itself from ISIS and Jabhat al-Nusra
According to leaders in the Islamist and moderate groups, Western diplomats, and officials and civilian activists in Aleppo, 10 reasons can be noted for the “Aleppo coup”
The regime had been pursuing a political-military plan based around extending its control over Aleppo and waiting for American-Russian pressure to hold a round of negotiations in which the regime would be the victorious party
It is possible to expect Clinton’s policy to be built on a review of the views of five women from among those expected to play a major role in her administration
Russia and Iran’s militias launched a heavy assault on Aleppo last month, allowing Iranian forces and allied Iraqi and Lebanese sectarian militias, as well as what remains of the Syrian army still loyal to Assad, to impose a siege on eastern Aleppo
Russian deputy FM tells press that there are no plans for a major offensive in Aleppo city after US warns of escalation
What Kerry says and what the Europeans think is not important
Three events passed with unusually little interest from Syrians, which suggests that it is up to Syrians, who are the true stakeholders in preserving the unity of their country and the dignity of their people, to think of other ways to end their tragedy
Sources claim Syrian president traveled to Russian capital last month to discuss terms of a settlement between regional and international powers
Syrians see the affiliation of Nusra with Al-Qaeda as a reason for dragging woe upon the Syrian revolution and the areas in which Nusra is present
It is expected that Russia will redouble its efforts politically and militarily until the end of this year to create a situation in Syria that allows them to achieve most of their aims from the intervention
Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in Syria responds to story in US newspaper accusing the Front of “plotting external operations against Europe and the US” as the two world powers gear up for strikes against the group
According to a seven-page draft agreement, Moscow and Washington are considering high-level coordination beyond “carrying out air defense” in Syria’s skies, to reach a level of “direct cooperation” between the two armies and their intelligence agencies against Nusra Front and ISIS
Opposition’s negotiating committee urges US and Russia to conduct a thorough review of their operation to fight terrorism in Syria
Rate of issuing passports falls from 6,000 in 2015 to 2,000 daily in Syria, according to authorities
Khaled Khoja accuses “negligent friends” of attempting to prop up the Assad regime following Turkish prime minister’s comments on social media
Has there been a change in the positions of the European Union toward the Syrian revolution following the EU delegation’s visit with Assad?
Washington has delivered a proposal to the Kremlin accepting joint military coordination in return for Russia pressuring Assad to end the bombing of moderates and restart political talks
What will change in the policies of Turkey, Israel and Russia to conform with the era of reconciliation and good relations which Ankara launched toward these two countries?
Obama has taken care to place blame for Syria’s disasters on everyone except himself while his assertion that “America is safer” is no longer true
“American administrations are famous for creating problems, but they never solve any,” Assad told the Australian SBS TV channel. The following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA.
“After five years of conflict, our groups want a just peace, not just a peace process,” they wrote
Russia feels that the search for options for a political settlement in Syria must be accelerated because it is stuck between diverging military and political priorities with Tehran and Damascus
Top opposition figure says Syrian president must remain on for first six months during transition phase in order to avoid instability
Air strikes kill dozens of people in eastern Syria as regime and allied forces make short-lived gains against ISIS in Raqqa province
One must keep in mind that on the July 7-8 a NATO meeting will be held in Warsaw
Sources claim Washington attempting to recruit tribesmen into key rebel faction but says Arabs have reservations because of Kurdish violations and authority within the group
Lavrov warned that Russia will not approve any attempts on stalling air operations in Syria
If we look at the military situation on the banks of Euphrates, it is apparent that the Syrian regime forces and its allies – including Russia and Iran – are essential party in the war on ISIS in cooperation with the PYD and its US allies
Armed groups that have not joined the ceasefire after this week will become a legitimate target “regardless of whether they are on the terrorist list or not”, Russian FM announces
Head of the opposition’s High Negotiations Committee delegation in Geneva speaks to Zaman al-Wasl about why he will not support an upcoming round of talks with Damascus
FSA-affiliated commander claims US administration is attempting to divide the region through long-term war in order to serve Israeli interests
American policies in the strategic sense are not governed by ethical rules or attractive political speech, but by what are called strategic interests, American national security and the tendency toward hegemonism
Western-backed forces launch offensive on Islamic State-controlled Raqqa in northern Syria as US commits 250 special forces to the operation
Audio recording by group’s spokesman urges supporters to be resilient following recent military setbacks while threatening operations in the West during the holy Islamic fasting month
Tehran using commercial airline to transport troops and arms to support the Assad regime in Syria, German newspaper reports
The world’s response to the misery of Syrians, both those residing there and the refugees, is a mark of shame upon our humanity in general and upon its strength and its capacity
Rebel military sources claim Moscow is communicating directly with armed groups in Homs in an attempt to lure factions into entering dubious truces and sow suspicion among the opposition
It would be naïve for Washington to imagine that the Arabs, including those in the GCC and their leaders, are unable to read and comprehend the changing realities
Analysts claim Sunday’s unprecedented drop in the pound’s value is an indication that the country’s foreign reserves are almost depleted
Following the failures of the international community to help resolve the Syrian crisis, the country’s cultural, political and social elite should start working toward securing successful conditions for a solution today, as quickly as possible, and with the least possible harm to Syria and its people
Truce observance in the provincial capital is very fragile in light of the number of terrorist groups operating in the city, Kremlin spokesman tells reporters
It did not take long for the US to prove it was not a ‘friend of the Syrian people’ – if it ever was – but rather became a neutral actor at best
AFP reports dozens of families fleeing their homes in the eastern Bustan al-Qasr district following heavy bombardment in recent days
Opposition sources spoke of another American veto which blocked Turkey from sending in a thousand Ahrar ash-Sham fighters to north Aleppo to fight ISIS
Syrian president tells visiting US senator that the fight against terrorism must also focus on combating extremist mentality alongside any military effort
“Progress” in Damascus’ position following its acceptance of a “political transition” with its talk of forming an “expanded government”, in contrast to the HNC’s rigidity in clinging to the formation of a “transitional body” as the starting point for a political transition
Deputy FM says calls for Assad to step down are an obstacle to the success of a political settlement in Syria
The US-led war against ISIS has given the major Kurdish powers in Syria, including the PYD, a peerless opportunity to achieve their long awaited nationalist vision of a territorially contiguous enclave east of the Euphrates
Terrorism in Syria and Iraq is receiving direct support from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, France and the United Kingdom, Syrian President Bashar Assad told Sputnik and Novosti
Syrian factions armed by the CIA are fighting Kurdish rebels in the country’s northern region, US officials and rebels confirm
US Secretary of State marks August as the date for a new constitution following his meeting with the Russian president, accelerating the political battle between the Syrian sides
Moscow says it will enforce ceasefire agreement unilaterally if US does not respond to a request for “focused discussions” on monitoring of truce in Syria
Moscow’s role in Syria was an attempt to draw attention to their strength following the fall of the Soviet Union, and therefore to their influential role at the head of the new world hierarchy
All4Syria speaks with the head of the Building the Syrian State movement on what Russia’s decision to leave Syria means for Assad and the region
Backers tell regime and opposition delegations to negotiate about “material issues” as Damascus and Moscow struggle to see eye to eye on a range of matters
“Is it not Kerry, who agreed with Lavrov to the conspiracy theory which UN envoy Staffan de Mistura is carrying out against the Syrian opposition?”
Leaders from both countries agree to take “incremental steps” to tackle the possibility of a Kurdish state in Syria’s north
De Mistura is talking about those who defend the Syrians and not those who defend the criminal of Damascus, Assad
The armed opposition’s acceptance of the ceasefire could open a wide door for Nusra and ISIS to bring a large number of fighters into their ranks, as the two strike religious chords with “feelings of injustice” and portraying themselves as the “only two parties” in Syria standing against Assad, Russia and their allied militias
Political opposition remains doubtful over success of truce deal as key phrases still require clarification, such as the exclusion of “terrorist organizations” in being targeted
“The first weapons market in the Idleb countryside” Facebook page has been known to offer a range of deadly items for sale, including mortar launchers and TOW launchpads
We must not underestimate the extent of regional support for the opposition
Bashar al-Assad said on Saturday he was ready for a ceasefire, on condition “terrorists” did not use a lull in fighting to their advantage and that countries backing insurgents halted support for them. Below is the interview as published by the Syrian news agency SANA
Opposition figure says Washington’s policy has been to recycle the funds with which it supports Syrians in a way that stimulates American companies and organizations
Russian PM criticizes Riyadh for suggesting deployment of ground troops as diplomats call on Moscow, Damascus and Islamic countries to help extinguish fundamentalism
Assad says he backs peace talks but that negotiations do “not mean that we stop fighting terrorism”
Aid workers with links to the Syrian regime reported the comments to serve the interests of Assad, says US state department official
It is necessary that the Syrian people and the opposition’s political and military institutions seriously consider their options in order to prevent the continuation of destruction in Syria and forestall the displacement of Syrians
The Syrian opposition faces pressure from countries led by America, at a time when a large number of the Friends of Syria Group nations are backing away from supporting their cause
Washington is truly working for an independent Kurdish state in the near east
International players urge Syrian opposition to attend talks as debate continues around the composition of the opposition’s delegation, goodwill measures, and the negotiation agenda ahead of Friday’s peace talks in Geneva
Manna is not part of the main opposition delegation, which was formed at a meeting in Saudi Arabia and has yet to say if it will take part in the peace talks
Opposition’s negotiating delegation in disarray as US secretary of state warns it could lose political and military support if it refuses to accept the conditions of the upcoming Geneva talks
Will the United States lose the hearts and minds of the Arabs with their current regional policy, which is defined by retreat, as some commentators describe the US pivot away from the Middle East as collusion with Russia and perhaps even Iran?
An empowered Moscow, with its military presence and its “perpetual” military accord, has forced its interlocutors — including the Americans — to make one of two choices: a mixed opposition list; or two delegations, one the “Russian list,” and the other the “Riyadh list”
The Russian influence has resulted in preventing the “Syrian Democratic Forces” from advancing toward al-Shadadi, an oil-rich region, and turning to fight the Islamic State along the fronts of the Aleppo countryside.
Russia “is insistent on dragging names into the list of the Syrian opposition delegation to the Geneva negotiations, with the aim of derailing the talks and gaining time to improve its allies’ military position.”
The US retreat from the Middle East, Russian expansionism in the region, and an increase in Tehran’s influence in Syria and the region has led the pro-Assad camp to dominate the Syrian file as we witness a decline of other influential regional and international players from the scene
Representatives at the Vienna II conference agreed to disregard all points that were scheduled for discussion, even those which remain disputed, in order to settle one specific issue: the elimination of ISIS and other terrorist groups
Witness describes encounters with Tutari after he was transferred to Adra Prison in 2011 following the Sednaya Prison uprising
The resolution opted for constructive ambiguity and mutual concessions in an attempt to secure a consensus. The result was a final draft outlining the maximum Moscow could get, and the minimum Washington would surrender
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, warns that bombing will increase the risk of terrorist attacks by sleeper cells in Europe unless there is a concerted effort to destroy ISIS on the ground. The following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA.
As it turns out, Haider now operates as a military correspondent for the Syrian regime, and is also known to have close ties to high-ranking officers and war-criminals
President Assad says terrorists are flocking from over 100 countries around the world to Syria, in an effort to transform the country into a hub for terrorism
“Malala of Syria” recognized in 2015 list of the 100 most inspiring women around the world
Bassel Khartabil, in undisclosed location, may face death sentence
President Bashar al-Assad tells Chinese Phoenix TV that you cannot take any concrete political step before defeating terrorism, because this is the biggest obstacle, and this is the prime concern to every Syrian. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA, the regime’s official news agency
President Assad gave Italian TV channel RAI UNO an interview. Following is the full text, as published by SANA, the Syrian official news agency
President Assad told the French Magazine Valeurs Actuelles Thursday that you cannot fight terrorism while you follow or pursue the wrong policies that support terrorism directly or indirectly. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA.
American-Jewish businessman assists in the smuggling of Jewish family from Syria to Tel Aviv, Israeli media reports
As the Syrian regime embraces the “Russian protection”, it finally becomes ready to engage in arbitration and partnership without the fear of being forced to divide its power
Moscow and Tehran are about to approach a crossroad in their Syria policies, for both have different priorities that will be hard to reconcile
The foreign ministers of Russia, US, Turkey and Saudi Arabia said they will reconvene next week, invite other regional powers
Moscow to consider proposal from US to convene international meeting on Syria, with the participation of Jordan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia
Czech president plays down remarks at recent EU summit accusing Assad of causing the refugee crisis
Those countries who reject Russian-Syrian cooperation are providing support for terrorists, People’s Assembly speaker tells Inter-Parliamentary Union
President Putin tells journalists Russia’s military mission in Syria aims at working to secure stability and create the conditions for a political solution to the crisis
But does this almost Hollywood-style Russian intervention have an American director?
Moscow mulls Pentagon’s request for coordination of military flights in Syria
Syria’s Assad gave an interview to the Iranian Khabar TV channel. The following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA
It is quite interesting that Washington is still blabbering that “there is no place for Assad in a future Syria”
American suspicions increased after the Russians submitted hundreds of requests, to several countries, to gain permission for their military jets to cross the latter’s airspace to reach Syria, and assemble there
UN envoy earns approval from Syrian government and opposition to launch parallel negotiations on a number of issues in an effort to end the four-year crisis
Diplomats suggest separation of Assad and Syria’s state institutions in the context of a political settlement will help avoid a repeat of the ‘Iraqi scenario’
Conference goers upbraid Western-backed sanctions on Syria while criticizing capitalist policies which aim to steal from the global working class
Putin says he is providing Syria with serious support, including equipment and weapons training
Assad has given a lengthy interview to Hezbollah’s channel al-Manar. Below is the interview as translated and published by SANA, the Syrian official news agency
No one has expected or demanded that every party should drop their weapons and forgo their means of pressure
War in Syria will continue until the US and their partners believe in the proposed solutions, Syria’s foreign minister tells Lebanese reporters
The difference between Moscow and the Syrian opposition has become vulnerable to a change in the past few months due to three factors: changes on the ground in Syria, a shift in regional and international attitudes towards the crisis, and the opposition’s favorable position towards terrorism
KNC still remains popular among a larger Syrian Kurdish community who cannot express their opinion while living under PYD repression, says Aliko
The British foreign secretary tells Asharq Al-Awsat his country’s military presence in the Gulf should be seen as part of a permanent commitment to the region’s security
Tehran is helping Assad cope with his manpower shortage by recruiting mercenaries in Lebanon, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Iraq
Army has succeeded in facing all who have sought to violate Syria’s sovereignty and dignity, says minister Freij
Islamist group abducts several rebel fighters on charges of colluding with US-led coalition forces
De Mistura believes that in the Geneva 3 meeting, Iranian backing, representation of the opposition by more than just the coalition, and a Russian-American understanding will eliminate the reasons for the failure of Geneva 2
Hezbollah is no longer obsessed with protecting Assad from falling, and is now seriously discussing the protection of its areas of influence inside Syria, as well as ensuring its supply routes and strategic depth
In return for the lifting of economic sanctions and a return of frozen assets, Iran must give up all of its nuclear ambitions after wasting trillions of the Iranian people’s money on these fantasies
Some American and European officials believe that the regime and its allies are leaking this kind of information to reduce pressure on it, and give the impression that ISIS is the only possible alternative
Recent clashes between Alawite clans on Syrian coastal city follow disputes around property and oil drilling, says journalist
Influential security official and caretaker of the Syrian-Iranian alliance dies after a long battle with illness
Mobilization and counter-mobilization, terrorism and counter-terrorism led the Arab region into a vicious cycle that will not be easy to break. It is a process that could endure for years to come, and will give both Iran and Israel hope to achieve their expansion ambitions at the expense of dismantling Arab societies
News of ban on National Coalition members entering US “untrue”, says opposition leader
Obama has decided to provide Iran with an instant reward of $200 billion when signing the nuclear deal, which will undoubtedly be funnelled into Syria and other regional conflicts.
The Raqqa civil society activists discuss what should be done and see if they can come to a consensus about the best strategy for administering northern Raqqa
National Defence Forces militias in possession of munitions from Germany, China, Egypt, Russia and US, leaked report claims
Hezbollah’s war in Syria is an Iranian war, and a lost cause too
What new developments have led some to conclude the Syrian crisis is on its way to a solution?
Announcement comes as US Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in highest-level US visit to Russia since the beginning of the Ukraine crisis in 2013
The besieging of Damascus to establish ‘safe zones’ will prevent extremist groups from capitalising on a power vacuum in the city if Assad falls, Coalition president says
The UN Security Council has failed to implement appropriate counterterrorism resolutions as some of its members support and sponsor terrorists inside Syria, says Jaafari
Syrian rebel groups await formation of a Saudi-Turkish alliance says Zahran Alloush, Islam Army’s leader
President Assad gave an interview to France 2 TV. Following is the full text, as published by SANA news agency
President Bashar al-Assad did an interview with the U.S. CBS News. Following is the full text, as was published by SANA
Is it all a daydream – or a nightmare – when I call for the withdrawal of foreign militias, the end to shelling, the punishment of the guilty, the return of refugees and displaced people to their homes, and an effective Arab role to stop the machine of death?
Former Coalition president claims John Kerry’s recent remarks ignore US policy in the region, as well as the American values of human rights and democracy
Aleppo Castle could not survive the bombing, the monuments of Deir Ezzor have almost vanished and Umayyad Mosque is no longer a symbol of Islamic culture
The Israelis are trying to plunge Iran into a Syrian and Iraqi sea of blood, to overwhelm it as Afghanistan did to the former Soviet Union – without costing Israel a single dollar or soldier
Source claims forthcoming change of US’ Syria policy will aim to bolster militarism while sidelining diplomacy
President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to Portuguese state television, RTP, following is the full text as published by SANA
Photos posted by activists purportedly show weapons captured by the Front after Hazm Movement withdraws
Assad talks about the devastating civil war, the use of barrel bombs, the battle against ISIS and Al-Qaeda and relations with the US
What is needed now in Syria is a semi-miracle to end corruption and fragmentation, whilst pushing for an internationally-backed political solution
Israel’s Channel 10 has quoted an Israeli source admitting Israel’s responsibility for the January 18 attack on a Hezbollah convoy in Quneitra in Syria’s Golan
President Assad to Foreign Affairs Magazine: Israel is supporting terrorist organizations in Syria. President Assad gave an interview to the American magazine Foreign Affairs published on Monday. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA
The money is for development and relief projects in “areas liberated by the moderate Syrian opposition,” it said in a statement, including food deliveries, public services and supporting local rebel councils
Moscow-Washington phone call maintains support for a political resolution to the Syrian crisis
I was killed by an army that holds my own nationality because the same leaders who marched in Paris a few days ago kept their mouths shut
From the outset, American officials have acknowledged that there cannot be a clear distinction drawn between Syria and Iraq in the battle against ISIS, largely because the terrorist group doesn’t recognize one and acts accordingly
Photos taken in Damascus military hospital depict incidents of mass torture
President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to the Czech paper Literarni Noviny. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA
Photos depicting mass torture by regime to be released on Monday
A leaked report claims Syrian opposition figures were spied on by an American agency
The Russian initiative might be a chance for the Syrian opposition if they were politically skilled and stopped their awful competition
Syrian regime has turned a blind eye to Iran’s sectarian policy within its territory
Shaaban says Syria can play a key role in combating terrorism
“We are running the ground battles against [ISIS], and we have noticed no change, especially with Turkey providing direct support to these regions.” Bashar al-Assad told Paris Match. The Syrian Observer republish the interview as it appeared in SANA
The Arab League and its countries are completely absent from the Syrian events
Jaafari cited media reports documenting the role of the Saudi and Qatari regimes in supporting terrorist organizations in Syria
The minister outlined damage to health infrastructure caused by terrorism
Circumstantial differences, as well as U.S. support, explain the difference in success
Minister says Syrians will not forget that the Turkish regime has supported, financed, armed and harbored terrorists
The Syrian opposition also complains that President Barack Obama’s administration doesn’t allow them to attend meetings with senior officials
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem spoke to Al-Akhbar unreservedly, and tells the reporter to“publish whatever you see fit from what I said. I will let you judge the situation”
The regime is now trying to lift the blockade imposed by Syrian rebels and Islamist fighters on the neighborhoods and nearby villages still loyal to Assad in Aleppo, as well as seizing the military initiative in the rest of northwestern Syria
Steinmeier says it is not easy to deal with the issue of hundreds of Europeans and Americans who have been joining ISIS
Video shows a parachute carrying food and medical aid, while an ISIS fighter says it is the American aid to Kurdish fighters
When a certain tribe joined the Nusra Front and became its leader, it was isolated. Other tribes refrained from joining the organization, since tribes usually refuse to be led by rival tribes at any cost
Moscow, Tehran and Damascus hope that fighting ISIS will help restore the regime’s legitimacy and Iran also wants a place in the new regional system that is emerging
Shortsighted policy results in ineffective airstrikes with no partner on the ground
Why does Ankara refuse to play a decisive role and leave the area open to others —is it afraid of military involvement?
A decision expected shortly could turn the table of the war
The number of the innocents killed worldwide by the American invention of terrorism is the largest ever
Hospital manager says the facility was better off before joining the Coalition
The American president just wanted to relieve the pressure on regional and international allies, and pull the rug out from under his close rivals in the Democratic Party and his Republican rivals on the eve of the midterm elections and nearly two years before the presidential election
Millions of Syrians living in areas under the control of IS have already felt the impact of the attacks of the coalition
Bahra asked the alliance to provide air cover for the FSA in the regions where IS may withdraw to prevent Assad forces from filling the gap
Secularists and civil state advocates don’t attract the youths any more
The group was reportedly engaged in plans to attack the U.S.
Kerry says U.S. still determined to punish Assad of chemical weapons use
There is a notable absence of Syrians among the decision-makers
Abdulrazzaq Aslan al-Laz says reliable figures have been marginalized
At least three children have been killed in U.S. strikes
Labwani says Arab states have let down Syria
Louay Hussein, the head of an opposition party based in Damascus, tells The Syrian Observer of the need for the opposition to convince loyalists that it will not treat them as the enemy
Zaman al-Wasl sources said 3,000 young Kurds returned from Turkish border to join YPG
The state has judicial organizations, hospitals and police
Diplomatic spat flared hours after the U.S. and five Middle Eastern allies carried out airstrikes on IS fighters
Colonel Riad al-Asaad met with National Coalition’s Secretary-General Nasr al-Hariri on Friday
Churkin told American Fox News that Washington should respect international law
Intelligence agencies estimate that the number of IS fighters in Syria and Iraq range between 20,000-30,000
Makdissi made the comments on his personal Facebook page
Although it was made clear that there will not be Western cooperation with Assad against the Islamic State, the role of Assad in creating the Islamic State in the first place has been sidelined
Obama is trying to recruit some countries in an axis against Syria, Iran and Iraq
Pro-regime media accuses the U.S. of executing a regional plan
Supporting the opposition could be alternative to both the regime and Islamic State
Syrians will not benefit form any U.S. action unless the opposition unites
Al-Arabiya and Al-Jazeera channels are the most watched TV channels among Syrians
Mouallem’s statement coincided with one from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov calling for coordination with the relevant countries
Regime refused to participate in the ‘second track’ diplomacy meeting
This media uproar will not bring James Foley back to life
A column in honor of the one-year anniversary of Syria’s chemical attack
Moallem says terrorism can only be combated through perseverance, comprehensiveness, and the efforts of all countries
Laws are not enough; there must be a fundamental change in the religious culture that glorifies death and martyrdom for the sake of God
Foley’s killer had been identified by the UK’s Security Service (MI5) and Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), but did not give further details
Mr. Curtis’s release was likely to raise further questions about what, if any, concessions should be made to militant groups holding Western nationals. The beheading of Mr. Foley, which shocked and enraged much of the world, also may have spurred Qatar to press more intensively for Mr. Curtis’s release
The operation was unsuccessful because the hostages were not being held at the location where U.S. forces were dispatched
Diana Foley posted the statement after the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) released a video on Tuesday purportedly showing the beheading of Foley and threatening to carry out further executions until the United States ended its air strikes against the militant group.
An interview with Hassan Nasrallah on the ongoing conflict in Syria and the characteristics of Hezbollah
CNN reports that the U.S. Special Forces captured Baghdadi in Fallujah in 2004
The decision could raise questions about U.S. recognition of the opposition
Mikdad confirmed Syria’s stance in support of the Palestinian cause
Education officials in Idlib province say interim government not doing enough to support them
Nada sat her exams in June in Kansafra, one of 34 towns in the Jabal al-Zawiya area, home to around 100,000 residents and under the armed opposition’s control for the last year-and-a-half
Brahimi said he believes Assad never thought of stepping down or making any concessions
The trade in terrorism was mastered by the Iranian and Syrian regimes, and today Maliki’s sectarian regime has entered the race
The notion that they were in a position to suddenly overturn not only Assad but also ruthless, highly trained jihadists if we just sent a few arms is a fantasy, Obama says
Leaders of several military fronts and councils operating under the Chief-of-Staff of the Syrian Free Army announced their resignation on Saturday. In a statement,
This is the outcome of the West’s bon-pour-l’Orient approach to politics in the region, dividing political power between ethnic and/or religious groups
What is important is who has authority on the ground and who practices it, says a Syrian official
Now widely known that the State Department thought we needed to give much more help to the armed opposition in Syria
Asharq Al-Awsat speaks to Hafez Al-Assad’s former vice-president and foreign minister
the President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition says, the international community — led by the United States — must send Assad a clear message: Continued slaughter will not be tolerated, and a military victory is not possible
Talks with Obama and Holland aimed at providing political cover and support for the opposition
The gravest crime Tehran committed is in Syria as the Iranian regime is responsible for the tragedy of hundreds of thousands of Syrians
Syrian National Coalition president speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat following “successful” diplomatic tour seeking greater foreign assistance for Syria’s rebels
Khatib denied any channels of communication with the regime
According to Harb, today there are over one million registered Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Khatib was speaking during a seminar on the situation in Syria held by the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs
Bloodied in the crucible of the struggle against US-led forces in Iraq, Iraqi militia fighters are lending their battlefield expertise to Bashar Al-Assad’s regime
The pilot initiative aims to test whether the missiles will fall into the hands of extremists
The number of recruits, especially from Egypt and Palestine, increased significantly following the threat of US air strikes on Syria in September 2013
There is no evidence the White House is prepared to change its mind
Nusra is still chasing Ahmed al-Nuaimi, the leader of the military council in Daraa
Asharq Al-Awsat speaks with the president of Syria’s largest opposition group
News has circulated about the death of Moallem at the American University Hospital in Beirut, where he has been treated
The source said the missiles have so far been used in the regions of Edlib, Aleppo and Latakia
The NCC calls on all countries to withdraw foreign fighters
Chief opposition negotiator criticizes statement by former U.S. ambassador Ford blaming the opposition
Ambassador Ford’s appropriation of blame is wrong
Minister says there is overt proof of the relationship between Israel and terrorism groups
Nikolay Kozhanov is Professor of Political Economy at St. Petersbourg University
ISIS took advantage of the withdrawal of the Ahrar al Sham and Jabhat Al Nusra groups at the end of September 2012 and turned the province’s entire life
In a telephone interview to a hotel in Damascus, opposition figure says agreement to compromise based on failure of the opposition abroad
Some researchers connect Blackwater to the killing of demonstrators in different Arab countries
Moallem underwent a scheduled successful heart surgery at the American University of Beirut on Friday
The Syrian revolution enters its fourth year with questions on the country’s future still pending
It appears as if Syria is on the verge of a new stage of the conflict between ISIS on one side and al-Nusra Front and the Islamic Front on the other
The Central Bank of Syria has reinstated a move to stop banks in Syria from issuing any loans in order to preserve cash liquidity.
The photograph of Asma al-Asssad at refugee camps appears to be fake
The Armenian Power is a Los Angeles street gang, the majority of whose members are Armenians
Pro-regime demonstrations have been springing up in Damascus, Homs and the coast
The issue of combating terrorism which the regime insisted was addressed to the Americans and the Western world in general, not to the Coalition
The Majalla speaks to Abdullah Anas
Jarba talks about the the regime’s position on Geneva, the replacement of Idriss and new military strategies
Mustafa said efforts are aimed at coordinating weapons and funding
Saddedine says Idriss’ removal was related to the storming of the FSA headquarters by the Islamic Front
The SMC announced Sunday that Idriss had been removed from his post as head of the Supreme Military Council
Manna spoke to Muhammad Shuaair via telephone about Geneva and the Coalition
Is the ‘Free World’ truly interested in ending this conflict? Or is it a mere face-saving exercise?
If the meetings end on Saturday, Brahimi may resign
Negotiations were held between the Coalition’s team on behalf of Washington, and that of the the regime’s, which only says what Moscow wants
The U.S. and Russia have agreed on what’s needed, but it is up to the Syrian parties to find out how to get there
Demands include greater representation from the armed and political forces which did not participate in the first round
The fact that the Sunnis are a clear majority in Syria is not a major obstacle to reaching a power-sharing agreement similar to the Taif Accord of 1989
The failure of the Geneva talks should serve as a lesson for the opposition to redraw its strategy
Western officials are seeking concessions on the delivery of humanitarian aid
Sources say the escalation in American policy aims to isolate extremists and put pressure on the Syrian regime
The table facing the entrance of the Firdoss cafe in the center of Damascus still has its regular customers – a theater director, a poet, a musician and a novelist
Regime delegates focus on fighting terrorism, while opposition concerned with transitional government
U.S. official says the balance of power is in favor of the regime
Caution towards the talks reflects a lack of faith in the international community
Below is the speech of Assad’s Foreign Minister at the Geneva 2 talks as published by SANA, the official news agency
Coalition wants to postpone Geneva II talks by two weeks
Adnan Abdulrazak writes for The Syrian Observer on the businessman who mediated between the Syrian regime and major superpowers
Assad appeared at ease, wearing a navy blue suit and smiling regularly throughout the 45-minute interview
Geneva II should pave way for interim governing body with executive powers
Official tells BBC that the allies said the group will lose credibility if they don’t attend
The real dilemma produced by US–Russian cooperation on the Syrian issue is the attempt to remove regional partners from the political equation in a provocative manner
After the ceremonies in Montreux when the two Syrian delegations, Lakhdar Brahimi, and Jeffrey Feltman go to Geneva to negotiate, the urgent issues will be somewhere else
The Coalition is in crisis after mass resignations
If Geneva II is to be held this January, it would come up with nothing more than initiating a series of fragile, futile negotiations
The failure of the international community to support the Syrian revolution prompts questions about their real intentions
The parties promoting democracy and coexistence have remained silent for too long
U.S. policy on Syria has been contradictory from the very beginning of the crisis
Either the FBI’s information was false regarding the extremists percentage, or the extremists possessed superior weapons, which enabled them to conquer their moderate rivals
Johnny Abo writes for The Syrian Observer about a Syrian salon in Beirut: is it a different opinion of the opposition or a way to find an exit to the regime?
Sources say a delegation from the Syrian Foreign Ministry arrived in Muscat airport simultaneously with the arrival of a delegation of independent figures from the Syrian opposition
FSA leader complains lack of support pits the group against their own allies
Secretary of State says US meeting with Islamic Front “possible,” despite aid freeze
Kilo argues the west assumed form the beginning that Muslims seek a fundamentalist agenda
Asharq Al-Awsat speaks with Syrian interim government Prime Minister Ahmed Touhmeh about recent developments on the ground in Syria and the upcoming Geneva II peace conference
The Wall Street Journal reported Idriss fled after Islamists took over his HQ
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s mercenaries have accomplished a new, bloody achievement that competes with the Syrian regime’s bloodiness
Toumeh claims regime offered to eliminate Al-Qaeda operatives
Hafez al-Assad even suppressed the Alawites who refused to obey him and showed tribal affiliations toward Assad’s former opponents, Salah Jdid and Mohammed Imran
Mohammad Farouk Tayfour says the crisis in Syria is not a civil war
It is time to start a Track II in Syria where a number of intellectuals, academics, and civic activists of the two main parties of the Syrian conflict begin a genuine dialogue
All the rooted revolutions were in some way or another civil wars
FSA says conditions are not right to hold the conference
Delegation meets with Brahimi to settle on details
The Syrian regime is aware that its problem is not with the terrorists created in its jails, but with the Syrians who are still confronting the regime’s brutality
Russia has said they are ready to drop Assad if minorities are protected, sources say
Wilkes also warned against the division of the Syrian state if Geneva did not go ahead
Exchanging Syrian Pounds into Dollars was not enough to make people feel secure becauss the dollar value itself fluctuates
Putin’s Russia has lost in Syria, because it overlooked the fact that the Syrian people will defeat the Assad regime
For decades, Syria was known as the county north of Israel or beside Lebanon. This reputation persisted, in part, because of Syria’s political role during
Was Washington convinced by Moscow that the military exposure and defeat of President Bashar al-Assad’s opponents will push them to practice realism and accept the best possible option
Ford reportedly said the opposition should work on winning American public opinion
Hoshyar Zebari speaks with Asharq Al-Awsat about his country’s neutral position towards the Syrian conflict and his attempts to bring the Syrian opposition to the negotiating table at Geneva
Syrian source says Hezbollah will withdraw when other foreign fighters do
The party that entertains the illusion of winning through negotiations is certain to emerge as loser
Idriss says Muslim identity of fighters is nothing to be ashamed of
Ahmad Ramadan says the Coalition will not take part in preparatory consultations
After considering their options, many Iraqis chose Syria as the place to start over. Today, these Iraqis find themselves in a familiar situation
Reports suggest U.S. has been unable to stop Gulf money reaching extremists
Speaking exclusively to Asharq Al-Awsat, Qadri Jamil denies claims he was proposed as a potential replacement to Assad by the Russians
Brahimi says Assad believes his candidacy for the presidency is a “birthright”
Veteran dissident argues America’s interests are served in perpetuating the crisis
Since domestic consumption is increasing (258,000 barrels per day in early 2011), Syria was forced to import some petroleum products
Both organizations, whose mentality and actions are similar, grew and developed through different conflicts and confrontations
Feltman tells Raghida Dergham not holding the Geneva 2 conference means that Assad will be running in the next presidential election
As usual, the regime will not let people enjoy happy events, such as the release of Tal
A “political solution” in Syria equates between victims and oppressors, and in fact prefers the latter and seeks to perpetuate their actions and protect them from being held to account
Abdulazim revealed the NCC has formed a delegation to attend the conference
Those who want to go to Geneva are linking the conference’s fate to the position that will be adopted by the United States, as though they were wishful to test this position once again
Colonel Yaser Aboud founded the al-Falloujah Brigade
Walid al-Bunni, the former Spokesman for the National Coalition, asks if it is still possible to talk about a revolution of a people against a tyrant as it was in its first year
The Russian and American positions would not survive even the most cursory examination
The worst case scenario overcome by the regime is that it is no longer required to account for its use of WMDs against civilians through a clear and blatant violation of all international laws and human and ethical considerations
I witnessed the massacre myself. I saw the bodies of men, women and children in the streets. I heard the mothers screaming when they found the bodies of their children among the dead
Assad denies reports holding that a member of Fatah’s central committee, had brought him a message from the new emir of Qatar
The militant groups’ problem is their desire to impose their radical ideology on people by force
Syrians fear that the West has decided to keep Assad and rehabilitate him
The existence of those Takfirists among Bashar’s enemies is something that does a great favor and pleases Bashar himself
It is rare that President Bashar al-Assad gives interviews to Syrian newspapers
As a result of all this American hesitation in our region, some stubborn and oppressive regimes have succeeded in staying in power and maintaining the grip of their forces and their “guards” over their people
The deal was reached between the two parties to prevent Syrians from influencing the decision
What is suspicious about the story of the rise of hardline extremist groups is that they do not target the Assad regime
Assad would not hesitate to run for the next presidential elections if this is the desire of the Syrian people
ISIS is now attracting Arab mujahideen in great numbers, as well as a large proportion of young Syrians who have embraced al-Qaeda’s ideology
President Bashar al-Assad has given a interview to the Italian Rai News 24 TV channel in which he said he complies with every treaty he signs. The following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA
Assad said he does not discount the possibility of a U.S. military attack even though threatened action was forestalled when he agreed to give up chemical weapons
Shifting into Bush-era policies does not seem to be likely to take place in the United States
Kerry and Jarba had a “constructive discussion” on how to eliminate the Syrian regime’s ability to use both chemical and conventional weapons
Anyone who comes to us to repent before we capture him, we accept his repentance, or else we are determined to uproot them
The first decision has been to entrust Jalal Khanji to form a committee on the situation of the Euphrates Dam
Lavrov accused Western countries of exploiting the Russian-U.S. agreement in order to carry out regime change
The Free Syrian Army denied responsibility in Abu-Abdallah al-Libi’s death
Many believe that Obama’s image has been shaken by Assad and Putin
President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to Fox News. Following is the full text. The interview was conducted on Tuesday by Former U.S. Congressman Dennis Kucinich and Journalist Greg Palkot
President Bashar Assad on Wednesday met with a U.S. delegation including former congressmen, anti-war activists and journalists
Not content to force amendments to the U.S.-Russian agreement, the British and French have sought to make premature media announcements about expectations at the U.N.
The brutality of photographed slaughter exceeded that of murder by explosives or chemicals
That target is toppling Assad, not punishing him, and this possibility has come closer
The target is toppling Assad, not punishing him, and this possibility has come closer
A donated basement measuring 400 square meters with a primary ventilation system was magically transformed to a hospital
The Syrian opposition and the Syrian public had contradictory feelings regarding both the American strike against the Assad regime
Kilo says the opposition considers the regime more dangerous than its chemical weapons
no one can save the true Syrian Revolution except the rebels themselves on the ground, and friendly countries such as France and some influential Arab states
Assad’s allies succeeded in mobilizing a broad military front that is prepared to engage in an extended war that could last for months or more
President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to American CBS news. Following is the full text of the interview.
Britain and the European Union provided the Syrian side with what is called a “last minute proposal” to avoid war
Moallem extended greetings to the American people for their awareness and support for Syria against the war
Syrian dissident Michel Kilo has written to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying:
In exclusive interview airing Monday, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says he had nothing to do with attack
Khamenei was meeting with members of the Assembly of Experts on Thursday
Should Obama not react forcefully, it would be a highly significant message to rogue states across the world that they were free to cross red lines without retribution
The Coalition says any intervention should be accompanied by more arms for the rebels
The Middle East is a powder keg, and today the flame is coming very near, Assad says
Sources say Suleimani has become one of the most repressive security decision-maker in Syria
Mekdad warns that strikes could set the whole region ablaze
if the Congress members decide to respect their voters’ wishes, this would mean the turning of the page of the strike
The channels of cooking and beauty programs throughout the Syrian revolution turned to be war-channels which incites for resistance, defense and courage
Syria’s first lady Asma Assad has carried on shopping as the killing in Syria spreads. She orders Western food for her three children because she doesn’t want them to have a Syrian diet
A stroll around the White House grounds with his top adviser on Friday evening changed President Barack Obama’s mind
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has evacuated its militants from its headquarters in Raqqa city
American decision-makers have concluded that the U.S. is able to absorb all possibilities,
Some loyalists might give up on the regime if the strike is serious, and will hold it responsible
Ford believed that such a strike would weaken Assad’s leverage and force him accept negotiations at Geneva II
Today, in light of the Western threats to the Syrian people, the “combatants” on the ground have different attitudes on the matter
We are facing a new Obama whom we did not know during his first term and the first year of his second term
A military strike on Syria might deter the Assad regime from using chemical weapons again, but it is unlikely to be a game changer in the course of the Syrian conflict
The regime will claim the opposition possesses chemical weapons, saying they have been used to bombard regime-held areas
A quick tour of the coverage by the U.S media of the Syrian issue
The National Coordinating Commission refuses any military intervention in Syria
America has waged many wars, but has never been able to achieve its political objectives from any of them: Assad
Hussein said that the west will not intervene militarily because it is not in Israel’s interests
The same “Takfiri” ideology which found its way to your country on 9 September, 2001 has now come to ours
Ironically, the regime’s newest attack falls one year to the day since Obama issued his “red line” threat
The Syrian army believed that what happened in Ghouta was a media war, following an official justification classifying yesterday’s massacres as being mere images carried by channels “that are partners in the bloodshed” affecting the Syrian people
It once seemed like Syrian President al-Assad would quickly fall in Syria’s uprising, but increased Russian and Iranian support, and now the coup in Egypt, have given him a new lease on life
The hackers are computer experts who support embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
The Syrian Jewish population was distributed between Damascus, Aleppo and Qamishli; most left after the regime lifted an emigration ban on all Jews in 1992
Khalid Saleh, the Head of Media Office of the National coalition, held his weekly press conference. Below are the transcript as distributed by the Coalition.
The newspaper reported that the bulk of arms are being directed to extremist groups
Rohani will not be able to change the domestic situation unless he reopens the door before a minimum level of liberties and finds a formula to cooperate with all the movements
Jarba also says while Geneva might happen, he is pessimistic it will achieve a political solution
The West is starting to realize the horror of the situation in Syria, but their wake up came too late
Filmmaker Haitham Haqqi Debates Michel Kilo Over the Future of Syria
Ahmad Jarba says he has little confidence that the Geneva talks would yield a breakthrough
New York Times reports suggests there are more than 600 westerners fighting in Syria
A government pledge to close hundreds of Syrian refugee-owned businesses operating without licenses is driven by political, not economic concerns
Jarba says arms must be provided quickly to defend Syrian civilians
The dollars are stamped with sacred Shiite slogans
US Joint Chiefs of Staff has offered five military options, including limited strikes and establishing a no-fly zone
He refrained from commenting on the election of Ahmad al-Jarba as new president of the National Coalition of Revolution and Opposition Forces.
There are at least 200 Australians fighting in Syria
The first prime minister for the Syrian opposition in exile, Ghassan Hitto, resigned this week after failing to form an interim government or establish a
Yaseen Alhaj Saleh, a leading Syrian intellectual, is calling on to the intellectuals and the public opinion leaders in the West to support the Syrian revolution, telling them tomorrow it might be too late
The move is “a prime example of our dysfunctional Syria policy,” a senior aide to a Senate Republican tells Josh Rogin
Khatib, the former president of the Coalition, failed to win the required number of votes
Al-Modon has published an interview with the Prime Minister of the Syrian transitional government Ghassan Hitto. Here are some extracts:
Waiting for the United States to change its mind and become convinced of the necessity of arming the opposition effectively would mean giving the regime an undetermined period of time to gradually eradicate the opposition
President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to the local newspaper al-Thawra, in which he claimed that his opponents have “used up all their tools” and failed to overthrow his regime
Waiting for the United States to change its mind and become convinced of the necessity of arming the opposition effectively, not just verbally and theoretically, would mean giving the regime an undetermined period of time to gradually eradicate the opposition
The Independent has published an interview with Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad. Below are excerpts of the interview
The Syrian Opposition is due for a meeting in Istanbul to elect a new leadership. What is really at stake in the elections?
The King of Jordan speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat on the Syrian crisis and its impact on Jordan and the Middle East
Friends of Syria group has agreed to provide military aid to the Syrian opposition in order to redress the power balance in the country and force President Bashar Al-Assad
The efforts to postpone a political solution in Syria only indicate that we will see this game of cat and mouse once again
The US has political and geostrategic interests in the Middle East but Obama, with his huge failure to pressure Putin, reflects an abandonment of these interests
Winner of Human Rights award will deliver her acceptance speech this week
Regardless of the extent of regional and international presence on the Syrian arena, the internal forces will continue to enjoy the last say in directing the events and determining their course and outcome
President Assad has warned Europe in a German newspaper interview that it will “pay the price” if it follows Washington’s lead and delivers arms to rebel forces
Israel provided provided the so-called evidence of chemical weapons use in Syria
American plane briefly enters Syrian airspace from Jordan
What is truly suspicious is the emergence of American signs pointing to the toppling of the balance of power in a way rendering it unlikely to see President Al-Assad stepping down in the near future
Haitham Maleh says Yemeni Houthis entered Syria through Lebanon and were accompanied by Hezbollah
Long-term, the Vice President of the Brookings Insitute said some kind of no-fly zone would need to be imposed
A resettlement plan aims to help both the hard-hit Syrian families and other Middle Eastern countries that are straining to support 1.6 million refugees
Obama chose the wrong stance in syria and allowed the Assad regime, along with the Iranians and Hezbollah, to besiege the popular uprising until it became a danger to the region
Report says U.S. representatives conveyed to Hassoun Washington’s conviction that extremist radical groups related to Al-Qaeda have penetrated the Syrian opposition structures
Official says any new transition government in Syria will have full authority over the Syrian army and security forces.
What is happening in the region today is a result of the Neo-Conservative plan by the United States
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Alexander Lukashevich said Russia rejects of the deployment of foreign weapons in the territories of Syria’s neighboring countries, saying it risked destabilizing the volatile region.
Washington is to deploy a Patriot missile battery and F-16 fighter jets to Jordan as part of what it says is a planned military exercise
Even a reverse reading of Afghanistan’s experience would be a misleading one, as the concurrence between the Americans and the Jihadists was an agreement of interest, rather than an alliance under one regional political umbrella
Al-Nusra has become a big necessity for all parties concerned, except for the Syrian people who wish to see the immediate cessation of the massacre
President Bashar al-Assad has said Syria would be willing to attend peace talks with the opposition in principle, but any subsequent deal would have to be approved by a referendum. The Syrian Observer republishes the interview as translated and published by SANA
Syrian cartoonist Akram Raslan wins the Cartoonists Rights Network International Award for Courage in Editorial Cartooning for 2013 while he is in prison, waiting for his trial
Syria’s Ambassador to Jordan, Bahjat Suleiman said that the American administration will give “decisive orders” to its allies and partners that it is now “Game Over”
A National Coalition leader, Suhair Atassi, welcomes any political solution in Syria but says Assad and all those who participated in the bloodshed and slaughter cannot be part of the solution
Syrian opposition and pro-government websites reported on Monday that U.S. Senator John McCain had made a brief visit into northern Syria to meet with political and military opposition leaders
The Syrian ambassador to Jordan, who a cousin of Assad, the father, warns of a “third World War”, and lashes on turkey and the Gulf states, describing them as “Sheikhdoms of gas and oil
Moaz Al-Khatib is considering re-running for the presidency of the Syrian National Coalition if the body was adequately expanded
The National Coordination Commission for Democratic Change (NCC), Hassan Abdulazim said Monday the group will propose new ideas and to the regional and international participate in proposed international conference to solve the Syrian crisis.
Below is the full interview as published by SANA, the state’s news agency, of an interview given by President Bashar Al-Assad to Argentinian daily, Clarin.
Syrian press editorials today lashed on Qatar and Turkey, as we;; as the “American backtracking” on the commitments it offered at the first meeting in Moscow
Syria needed more details about the conference before agreeing to participate, but said the political decision on the principle of a political solution to support international efforts and combat terrorism was clear, Information Minister says
His fellow rebels have called for him to be arrested or killed for the act; human rights groups have condemned him. But he has no regrets.
The Obama administration remains hesitant to pursue a specific course of action to stop the violence there
The Syrian government is sending several messages to Russia, the U.S. and the its loyalists inside the country.
Syria says the US Ambassador to Damascus Robert Ford reportedly issued instructions from the Obama administration to the members of the opposition “National Coalition of Doha” to join political efforts
Secretary of State Kerry chose to recognize in Kremlin the existence of “significant common interests with respect to Syria” for both the American and Russian sides, thus reassuring Putin that the end of the war will only be secured through dual sponsorship – whose lines are drawn by Washington and Moscow – and that the Libya experience will not be reiterated as promised by Obama and repeated by NATO on many occasions.
Syrian press editorials expressed the regime’s suspicion of the US Secretary of State John Kerry.
Syria’s Grand Mufti says attempts to fragment the region along religious and confessional lines are designed to serve the Zionist entity in the region.
The American-Russian negotiations over Syria have reached an advanced stage, but the new agreement still lacks the teeth to achieve results, a political scholar specialized in Syrian affairs said during between American Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov.
Information MinisterOmran al-Zoubi said Wednesday Syrians will find a political solution to the crisis in their country based on a comprehensive National Dialogue and are determined to confront terrorism.
Haitham Manna rejects any form of intervention in Syria and said Israeli strikes against the country have come at a time when Syria are more vulnerable than ever to external intervention.
The overtures of Syrian official newspapers dealt with the Israeli aggression on Syria, here are extracts from these overtures:
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi Monday condemned Israeli strikes on Syria, saying Israel was “playing with fire.”
Two messages can be read from the Israeli raids on Syria, which took place today and on Friday evening and were subsequently confirmed by American officials.
The UN’s high commissioner for refugees, António Guterres, told London’s Guardian newspaper that the fighting in Syria was the worst humanitarian disaster since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and was already more destructive than the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
A soil sample smuggled out of Syria in a secret British operation shows hard evidence of chemical weapons’ use in Syria, claims the Times of London.
In Syria, the US is not seated behind NATO troops, but rather behind the Free Syrian Army (FSA) and the Al-Nusra Front. Washington is allowing all of these groups to lead in the hope that it will reap the last-minute benefit: seeing Assad removed from power with the least possible effort.
Between a dictatorship and a less dictatorial tyranny that will last for a while, neither the Arabs’ situation during their spring nor the Iraqis’ situation a decade after Saddam’s fall is revealing that the hefty price that was paid is enough to launch a transitional phase, setting the foundations for the recognition of the rights of the other oppositionist as the only way to ensure stability and end the killing.
Headlines describing the 24th Arab Summit held in Doha this week reflect profound division over Syria and Qatar’s role in effecting change in the Arab Region. Doha has taken over the presidency of the Arab league for what could be one of the most important years of the transitional period.
“It is unfortunate that Moaz al-Khatib has resigned today as President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition. Sheikh Moaz is a fine and decent man who served the democratic cause of the Syrian people with dignity.”
Marwan Charbel discusses Syrian conflict and how this has spilled over into Lebanon
Several bodies of international law provide standards applicable to the Syrian crisis, including international humanitarian law, international criminal law, and international human rights law
The killing of al-Bouti exposed the deep division within the Syrian society. while many activist reminded of al-Boutin’s full support to the regime and his call to kill rebels, other Syrians regarded him as a “saint.”
It has become clear in recent weeks that a change in the balance of power would have to precede any form of negotiation with the Assad regime. This change has now been demonstrated in the arming of the opposition, enabling it to deter the regime’s army, break its siege of Homs, and expedite its collapse in and around Damascus.
The full text of the interview conducted by The Sunday Times with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.
There is a complete lack of trust between the two sides, the opposition and the regime, and building such trust will require a great deal of time and effort.
Today, the Syrians are fighting a security-dominated and suppressive regime that resembles all fascist dictatorships. However, it cannot be labeled sectarian, as Maliki says, because Sunni and Christian pockets are fighting alongside Assad because they share the same interests or fears.
Washington’s enthusiasm for the emergence of a government offering an alternative to the Assad regime is somewhere between well-guarded and non-existent.
In light of the absence of any signs pointing to an imminent military settlement or political solution, the opposition has no choice but to go back to the Syrian domestic scene and rely on its political and military powers to even out the balance of powers and impose the solution wanted by the Syrians.
Obama, who faces chiefly Republican criticism for not offering the rebels American weapons or taking other steps to beat back Assad’s armed forces, said the money would help Syrians under fire and those who have fled to neighboring countries.
The Kremlin announced that the political program proposed by President Bashar al-Assad could be a good basis for solving the crisis in Syria
Syria’s foreign minister invited the country’s rebels on Saturday to lay down their weapons and take part in a national dialogue, saying everyone who participates will be included in a new Cabinet with wide executive powers.
While media reports talk about a new round of talks between the Russians and the Americans over Syria, a senior member of the opposition says that “Bashar’s departure is the essential demand of the Syrian revolution,” indicating an Egyptian role in marketing a Russian plan.
As much as the series of Russian statements towards the Syrian crisis can be described as being confused, it is obvious that they are following a clear and steady thin line. Firstly, there is no need to note the much overdue change which affected Moscow’s position towards the opposition, especially the National Coalition. It attacked its formation more than one month ago, just as it attacked the opposition abroad for a long time and in a manner going in line with the stand adopted by the regime in Damascus.
American journalist James Foley was abducted towards the end of last November while reporting to AFP on the conflict between Bashar al-Assad’s forces and the rebels in Syria.
There is nothing so dangerous as a former superpower unaware of its own diminished role. What the Kremlin of Vladimir Putin today lacks in ideology, it more than makes up for in invidious posturing.
Secretary Clinton announced recently that Washington is re-organizing the front of the armed terrorist gangs in Syria, which means according to the Global Research that it will withdrew its support to the Istanbul Council (the Syrian National council), in signals to the American readiness to interfere after the American elections.
Labwani: “this is not an American initiative, and there is no conspiracy against the statehood of Syria.
The damage done by playing for time has extended to areas outside Syria in the last two months. The members of the alliance supporting Assad, from Russia and Iran to Lebanon, have found the opportunity to play off the regional situation; they have taken steps, whose importance varies one country to another.
