The latest findings of the International Commission of Inquiry on Syria function as a multilateral mirror, reflecting the early contours of President al-Sharaa’s first year in power, Michel Shammas writes in Al-Modon.
Washington and Damascus are publicly emphasizing de-escalation, even as the underlying pressures for a broader realignment of regional power continue to intensify.
Expanding the battlefield has long been central to Iran’s strategy, relying on Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon as buffers, Ultra Syria writes.
Sharaa stressed that Syria stands ready to contribute to regional defense, al-Modon writes.
Nearly a year has passed since the massacres on Syria’s coast, yet the killing has not truly stopped, Omar Kaddour 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.
Fadel Abdul Ghany, founder and director of the Syrian Network for Human Rights, argues in a new analysis that Syria—despite being a non-belligerent state—is bearing the direct costs of a conflict waged above its skies.
In a parallel development, Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced the mobilization of approximately 100,000 reserve soldiers to the southern front in Syria and Lebanon
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.
According to a Syria TV correspondent, a military patrol consisting of roughly 20 vehicles entered the village of Kudnayah in the early morning hours of Wednesday.
Israeli outlets also reported that messages were conveyed to Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa warning that Israel would not allow the current confrontation with Iran and Hezbollah to be used as a pretext to “harm the Druze” in southern Syria.
Syria is witnessing a profound shift from the Assad era, when borders were tools of leverage rather than lines of protection, Al-Thawra writes.
Syrian authorities have activated emergency procedures across multiple agencies to manage the influx and support returning families.
The agreement — formalized through a Letter of Agreement under the STAF project — comes as Syria confronts a deeply damaged economy, a sharply contracting GDP, and widespread institutional breakdown after more than a decade of conflict.
Despite rising demand — particularly as some displaced families return and the rental crisis worsens — meaningful solutions remain out of reach
The question dominating economic circles in the capital is whether the region is witnessing a brief flare-up or the start of a prolonged cycle of retaliation, al-Modon writes.
The breach comes at a moment of heightened regional volatility, Ultra Syria notes.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani launched a rapid diplomatic campaign within hours of the escalation, Syria TV writes.
Alian’s appointment is less a sign of Israeli strength than of strategic unease, Majed Azzam writes for Syria TV.
Local Suweida-focused news sites reported that Prince Hassan—one of the most prominent traditional leaders in the governorate—was safely escorted out of the southwestern countryside and into Daraa.
Macron’s upcoming visit is more than symbolic. It reflects a strategic calculation that early economic engagement, combined with active mediation and a principled stance on accountability, can give France disproportionate influence in shaping Syria’s next phase.
Under the Assad government, synagogue keys were reportedly controlled by security agencies. They are now held by a committee under the Foreign Ministry.
The proposal follows a three-day tour of Israel, Cyprus, and Lebanon by Jens Spahn, the parliamentary leader of the Christian Democratic Union, al-Hal writes.
A report contends that Syria’s long-term stability depends on genuinely opening the political system — empowering parliament, clarifying the role of political parties and social groups, integrating Kurdish communities on equal footing with others, and reducing the dominance of former HTS figures in decision-making.
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.
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.
Jeffrey made these remarks in an interview with Voice of America, rejecting characterizations of the partial U.S. withdrawal from northern Syria as a “betrayal of the Kurds.”
Barrack is in no hurry regarding politics. His obsessions are purely security-driven, Mohammad Al-Salloum argues.
Sharaa has managed to gain international confidence abroad, a development that matters greatly for reconstruction and Syria’s return to the world
“The Israeli position is clear and non-negotiable. There will be no withdrawal from Mount Hermon”, an israeli official said.
Hijri expressed his gratitude to the Israeli occupation and to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as to the United States and the European Union, Syria TV reports.
This assault also lays bare the regime’s complete subservience to Turkey, Mohammad Dibo claims.
This latest round in Paris marks a shift from total deadlock to procedural engagement, Syria TV writes.
Well-informed Syrian-American sources with knowledge of the negotiations told Al-Modon that “the discussions have advanced far beyond what many imagine”
Axios also reported that Israel has proposed establishing buffer security zones south-west of Damascus and imposing a no-fly zone on Syrian aircraft near the border, in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal from most territory it recently entered.
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 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.
If the struggle for daily sustenance once diverted broad sectors of society from democratic concerns, the situation has since grown immeasurably worse as a result of the catastrophic war Syria has endured, Faisal Allouche argues.
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.
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 suffocating deadlock in Suweida has cast a shadow over Syria’s national scene, Ali al-Abdallah writes in Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
As regional tensions simmer and military manoeuvres persist, the situation in Quneitra underscores the broader volatility of the Israeli–Syrian frontier and the geopolitical vacuum left by weakened state institutions and stalled diplomatic processes.
The Syrian government has officially recognised an organisation dedicated to preserving Jewish heritage in Syria and reclaiming properties confiscated during the rule of ousted president Bashar al-Assad.
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.
Syrian politician Fahd al-Masri, in exile in France for over three decades, describes the past year as nothing short of “a political miracle.”
Tensions are running high in the town of Khan Arnaba in Quneitra countryside following an incident in which Israeli occupation forces reportedly opened fire on civilians, wounding several.
Transitional justice is frequently cited as the way forward, but without political will, it remains a slogan—not a solution.
The U.S. Congress is preparing to debate a proposed amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, al-Modon writes.
The Commission noted that while many Syrians commemorate the fall of the former regime in various regions, others live under renewed security threats.
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.
Khaled Khalil, an expert in Israeli affairs, characterised the assault on Beit Jinn as “an Israeli coup” against regional understandings.
All political signals conveyed during the visit were grounded in fundamental principles: the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic, the indivisibility of its territory, Syrian-led solutions, and the state’s sole authority over domestic affairs.
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.
Among the most destabilising revelations of the Beit Jinn episode is the growing prominence of new armed formations operating beyond the authority of the state.
The village of Beit Jinn now bears the latest scars of incursion and confrontation, drawing international attention from Paris to Washington, according to al-Modon.
The Danish initiative forms part of a growing European trend.
A Syria TV correspondent reported that helicopters and artillery belonging to the Israeli army bombed Beit Jinn, located on the slopes of Mount Hermon southwest of Damascus.
In an official communiqué, the movement warned that such assertions are deliberate attempts to sow discord and incite hostility against the Palestinian people, Shaam writes.
Sheikh Ghazal Ghazal, head of the Supreme Islamic Alawite Council in Syria and the Diaspora, issued a rousing video message on Monday, denouncing the nation’s descent into “an arena for sectarian score-settling”.
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.
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
Israeli Defence Forces have intensified their incursions into Syrian territory, al-Hal writes.
The Ministry asserted that the provocative visit was a calculated attempt to impose a fait accompli, in direct violation of relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions
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.
What remains of Israel’s leverage is largely rhetorical, Iyad al-Jaafari argues in Syria TV.
Israel has categorically rejected President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s call for an unconditional withdrawal from the areas seized in the aftermath of Assad’s fall.
Official statements from Syria’s Minister of Information have framed the country’s coalition membership as political rather than military, Ultra Syria writes.
haraa identified the United States as the only actor with sufficient leverage to moderate Israeli actions.
The rockets were launched from the Lawan area in Kafr Sousa, on the outskirts of Damascus, Enab Baladi reports.
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.
Rubio’s remarks followed the recent visit to Washington by Syria’s transitional president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, al-Hal writes.
The statement highlighted Sharaa’s renewed commitment to the fight against ISIS, Ultra Syria writes.
Syria’s Ministry of Defence announced that a delegation led by Brigadier General Binyan al-Hariri, commander of the 40th Division, met with UNDOF’s Force Commander, Major General Anita Asmah of Ghana, and her team.
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
Olabi stressed that the agreement should be classified strictly as “a security accord,” distancing the discussions from any broader political or diplomatic negotiations.
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?
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.
When the state fails to guarantee justice and equal citizenship, it creates a vacuum readily filled by external actors, Samar Yazbek argues in Al-Araby Al-Jadeed
President Sharaa’s upcoming visit follows Syria’s decision to join the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS.
Local sources informed Syria TV that an Israeli military patrol, consisting of five Humvee-type vehicles, entered the villages of al-Razaniyah and Abu Rajm, near the town of Saida al-Joulan in southern Quneitra.
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.
While Israel sometimes releases detainees a few hours after their arrest, others remain in custody with no information about their condition or location, according to Enab Baladi.
President Sharaa said Syria would seek to “re-adjust its relations” with Russia and underlined the need for stability.
Military and strategic analyst Mahmoud Abdelsalam notes that ISIS has taken advantage of the security vacuum following the regime’s collapse to reposition itself across several provinces, Ultra Syria reports.
Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad Shibani praised Turkey’s extensive support for Syria during the transitional phase, noting that “Syria has made tangible progress in several fields within a few months.”
Dalati was aboard the Turkish vessel Al-Dhamir (“The Conscience”), one of the ships participating in the flotilla headed toward Gaza.
In analysing the current Syrian and broader Middle Eastern context, it becomes essential to examine the structural difference between the notion of the “state” and the condition of an “alternative authority”, Daraj argues.
Transitional Syria—once envisioned as a space of hope—now appears hostage to political deals and investment interests, Wael Qais argues in Ultra Syria.
Footage shared on platforms such as X and Instagram captured a small protest outside the Umayyad Mosque, where participants voiced criticism of Egypt’s position on the Rafah border crossing and its handling of aid to Gaza.
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.”
Sharaa, meanwhile, stated that Damascus had persuaded Ankara to hold off on military operations against the SDF following Assad’s ouster, giving negotiations a chance
Olabi voiced disappointment at the pace of progress, calling it “frustrating.”
The Israeli proposal would require Syria not only to remain silent on the status of the occupied Golan Heights, but also to accept Israel’s continued control over parts of Syrian territory, Marwan Kabalan writes.
“I believe all parties are engaging in good faith,” Barak added, although he cautioned that a final deal may not be reached this week, citing delays due to limited progress and the ongoing Jewish High Holidays.
Qatar has underscored the need to advance a comprehensive, Syrian-led political process that includes all segments of society, emphasizing the importance of strengthening national unity, Syria TV writes.
The commission noted that the human rights situation in Syria remains precarious, despite a decline in systematic violations compared to the era of the ousted regime.
President Sharaa’s historic visit is not merely a diplomatic stopover, but the start of a long-term dialogue in both political and economic spheres, Syria TV argues.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa told reporters on Wednesday that a security agreement is a “necessity,” while insisting it must uphold Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
“We must rebuild ties directly and properly. I hope to meet President Trump again to move this forward,” Sharaa said.
Sharaa revealed that a deal was close in July but stalled after the Suweida events, according to Syria TV
The roadmap may not instantly heal Suweida’s fractures. Rather, it offers a scaffold for gradual repair, Syria TV argues.
On May 20, 2025, Kalin held a landmark meeting with Syrian intelligence chief Hussein al-Salama in the Syrian capital
The Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha underscored a unified stance against Israeli aggression, al-Ikhbariya noted.
Shibani stated that the Syrian government has drawn up a detailed plan to ensure justice, protect rights, promote community reconciliation, Ultra Syria reports.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Monday on the sidelines of the emergency Arab-Islamic Summit held in Doha.
Turkey has accused the SDF of exploiting the ongoing Israeli crisis in Syria to strengthen its territorial control.
Syria urgently needs international reintegration, economic recovery, and sustainable development, al-Hal argues.
Political researcher Saleh al-Abdullah told Al-Ikhbariya that the President’s characterisation of Syria’s liberation as a “historic opportunity” reflects its unique geopolitical role
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.
The announcement followed a press conference in Damascus on September 9 by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani alongside a Russian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
The strikes occurred ahead of a scheduled meeting between Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, under US mediation.
Shibani said that despite the heavy toll paid by Syrians in recent years, the country now faces the future with renewed confidence.
The harsh realities of Syria’s economic landscape clashed with the initial optimism, Ahmed Jassem al-Hussein argues in Syria TV.
Contacts between the SDF and Ankara suggest a tentative thaw, reminiscent of Turkey’s pivot toward Masoud Barzani’s Kurdistan Regional Government.
This marks Shibani’s second appearance at an Arab League ministerial session, al-Ikhbariya writes.
The spokesperson for the Suweida Events Investigation Committee, has confirmed the arrest of several individuals suspected of committing violations during the violent clashes in Suweida, Ultra Syria writes.
Amnesty’s Syria researcher, Diana Semaan, condemned the killings as “extrajudicial executions,” a crime under international law.
The recent podcast dialogue between Syrian journalist Anas Azraq and economist Hussein al-Sharaa proved far more layered than a simple exchange between interviewer and guest, Ibrahim Al-Jabin writes in Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
A poll of the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies said 61% of Syrians believe a democratic system is the best for Syria and 74% oppose recognizing Israel, Syria TV reports.
The formation of the PCCWS is emblematic of a growing trend towards regional autonomy or federalism in Syria, Ultra Syria writes.
On Suweida, Sharaa admitted that all parties bear responsibility, noting that “a wound exists today.
The transitional government in Damascus lacks both popular legitimacy and an electoral mandate to make concessions on Syria’s sovereignty, Marwan Kablan argues in Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Alongside its mediation role, Azerbaijan is expanding cooperation with Syria through humanitarian and energy assistance, Syria TV writes.
The Envoy reportedly blamed elements of Suweida’s leadership for the closure of the Damascus–Suweida highway, a vital commercial and logistical link between the southern province and the capital.
That delegation included Senators Markwayne Mullin and Joni Ernst, alongside Congressmen Jason Smith and Jimmy Panetta.
The move marks a dramatic turn towards militarisation and potential separatism within the Druze community amid ongoing unrest and the diminishing authority of the central government.
The emergency session of the OIC was convened to address recent developments in the continuing Israeli offensive in Palestine.
President Sharaa sought to define his political identity in sharp contrast to the dominant forces that have shaped regional upheaval over the past decade, al-Hal argues.
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.
The Economist explores Syria’s shifting political landscape under President Ahmad al-Sharaa, tracing a path from initial optimism to a resurgence of authoritarianism.
According to SANA, the meeting prioritised de-escalation, respect for Syria’s internal affairs, and the establishment of mechanisms to support regional stability.
Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib hosted a high-level Greek diplomatic delegation in June, al-Ikhbariya notes.
Damascus views a renewed Russian presence as a potential deterrent against Israeli airstrikes, which Tel Aviv argues are aimed at protecting the Druze community and maintaining control over the Golan Heights buffer zone.
The independent outlet Suwayda 24 reported that around 450 people have been unaccounted for since the onset of the conflict, which has seen clashes between Druze and Bedouin factions.
The settlers breached the border fence from the occupied West Bank, erected a sign for the settlement, and held a ceremonial event that included dancing and the planting of flowers in memory of a fallen Israeli soldier.
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.
Mediated by the Trump administration, the initiative has stirred considerable scepticism, with critics questioning whether this is a genuine humanitarian gesture or a veiled attempt to advance Israeli strategic interests in Syria—potentially altering the region’s fragile balance of power.
According to a recent report by The National, the Syrian army is preparing a large-scale operation to retake the two provinces—a move that could alter the balance of power in Syria’s northeast.
Observers point to three possible trajectories: escalation if moderate voices are ignored, containment through genuine reconciliation and political inclusion, or internationalization if outside powers intervene.
Preparations are under way in the French capital for a meeting between President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi, according to a well-informed source.
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.
An anonymous source present at a meeting Assaad al-Shibani and members of the Syrian community in Moscow said Sharaa is keen to see Russian military police resume their former positions in the south, Syria TV reports.
Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that Suweida and its local communities remain an integral part of the Syrian Arab Republic, and that the rights of its residents would be safeguarded as part of building a secure, unified Syria.
Analysts say Israel’s strategic interest lies in maintaining Suweida as a buffer zone rather than absorbing it, Mohammad Al-Salloum argues
The discussions addressed Israeli actions and statements, which Turkey views as a threat to Syria’s stability and regional security, Syria TV reports.
2,069 civilians were killed in March.
Syria, a country devastated by fourteen years of war and decades of authoritarianism under the Assads, today finds itself awash in a euphoric sense of victory, Zein Al-Ahmad argues in Daraj.
The draft also proposes expanding humanitarian and commercial exemptions to facilitate trade with Syria
The events of the coast and Suweida further eroded U.S. confidence in the transitional government’s ability to uphold basic standards of accountability.
Analysts view Damascus’ outreach as both pragmatic and strategic, Syria TV writes.
“Delaying justice will only perpetuate violence,” the report warns, urging immediate action to prevent further atrocities.
An American researcher criticized U.S. policy for backing Sunni insurgents since 2011.
US’ Dorothy Shea condemned recent atrocities in Suweida, stressing the importance of accountability to rebuild trust between the Syrian government and its diverse communities.
How can Sharaa restore public trust and avoid becoming just another entry in Syria’s long ledger of failed leadership?
Toward a Sustainable National Reconciliation within the Framework of the Syrian State
A new report released by the Democratic Syria Assembly has shed light on the systematic use of tribal militias by Syria’s transitional authorities during the July 2025 assault on Suweida.
The Syrian delegation reaffirmed national principles, notably the unity of Syrian territory and rejection of all foreign military presence deemed illegal.
The meeting marks a historic first in the wake of rapidly shifting geopolitical dynamics in southern Syria—particularly the bloody events that have rocked the province of Suweida in recent weeks.
From Ibrahim Pasha to Shishakli and Bashar al-Assad, every leader who misread the mountain has paid dearly, Wael Sawah argues.
According to SNHR, among the dead are 17 women, 11 children, 6 medical personnel, and 2 media workers
But Syria’s future—if it still has one—lies precisely in those “cute” values: empathy, justice, inclusion, restraint.
Erdoğan stated that Syria has regained control over Suweida and its surroundings, adding that “the Syrian people, across all their communities, have learned from past suffering and reject being drawn into these schemes.”
Hazem al-Ghabra, former advisor at the U.S. State Department, stated that Washington is closely monitoring developments in Syria, according to Syria TV.
A humanitarian aid convoy entered the southern Syrian city of Suweida on Sunday.
Sharaa’s speech came hours after the Syrian government began withdrawing its military and security forces from Suweida.
The phone call marks a significant moment in Turkish-Syrian relations, particularly in the context of Turkey’s evolving role in post-Assad Syria.
Photos obtained by Syria TV from the scene reveal the extent of the destruction.
Israeli platform i24 reported that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa participated in at least one high-level meeting with Israeli officials in Baku.
Madaniya denounced what it described as the “deliberate and systematic assault” by Israeli forces on sovereign Syrian institutions.
Suweida’s already fragile healthcare system has come under severe strain, Enab Baladi writes.
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
The airstrike follows a spike in violence between Druze factions and Bedouin tribes in southern Syria, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Syrian Ministry of Defense deployed military reinforcements to the province, announcing its aim to establish “safe corridors for civilians” and swiftly end the violence
Gulf sources cited by KAN said that the United Arab Emirates has been actively mediating between Syria and Israel, with Saudi Arabia’s knowledge. But Damascus minimizes the level of diplomatic contacts.
Shadi Martini has long been associated with Syrian businessman Ghassan Aboud, owner of Orient TV, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
In an article in Al-Araby al-Jadeed, Marwan Kabalan wonders at what cost would Israel agree to Syria’s conditions for normalization.
Despite official denials, Israeli and international media outlets continue to speculate about the existence of a quiet negotiation track between Syria and Israel, Shaam writes.
While some of the detainees have since been released, the fate of others remains unknown, Sawt al-Asima writes.
In recent days, Israeli officials have dismissed the possibility that Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa would agree to any peace deal without a complete Israeli withdrawal from the occupied Golan Heights, Syria TV writes.
Israeli media suggests the Golan issue may no longer be a red line in future negotiations.
The Syrian government has officially denied the existence of any peace negotiations with Israel, asserting that such discussions are “premature” and contingent on specific conditions.
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
Al-Modon reported that the arrest took place while Hassan was filming inside the Directorate of Water Resources in Quneitra.
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 fragile understandings between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are facing renewed uncertainty, as Damascus abandons its earlier conciliatory tone in
While momentum toward normalization between Syria and Israel appears real, 963 media writes.
Throughout the conflict, Syrians followed developments on both fronts with equal intensity, Abdul Monem Halabi writes for Syria TV.
For several days, Israeli forces have been pushing deeper into Syrian territory near Quneitra, triggering fears among local residents, al-Hal writes.
Debate has emerged over President Sharaa’s constitutional authority to appoint one-third of the new parliament, al-Modon writes.
The resumption follows Dan Air’s receipt of operational approval from Romania’s Transport Ministry in March and subsequent clearance from Syrian authorities in April.
Betting on warlords may provide short-term stability, but it undermines Syria’s fragile social fabric, Shilan Sheikh Musa writes in Al-Hal.
UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen offered a cautious welcome to the formation of the electoral committee but refrained from endorsing the structure of the process itself, Syria TV notes.
ISIS has ramped up its operations, targeting territories held by both the SDF and the transitional government, Ultra Syria writes.
Videos have circulated of Syrians lounging on balconies or in cafés, sipping coffee and smoking shisha, watching missiles arc across the sky, al-Modon reports.
The ministry described the operation as a flagrant violation of Syrian sovereignty and international law, Syria TV writes.
Despite concerns about Sharaa’s background, Israeli officials now describe him as pragmatic and independent of Ankara, according to Axios.
Shibani’s presence at the Oslo Peace Forum, alongside key Arab and international diplomats, marks a significant step in Syria’s re-entry into the global diplomatic fold, SANA writes.
Barrack, who met twice with Sharaa in recent weeks, including during President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to Riyadh, underscored the fragility of Syria’s transition.
Sharaa’s perceived moderation and Syria’s strategic importance—especially its proximity to Israel, its Kurdish population, and its history with Iran—make it a higher Western priority.
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.
The Dutch government’s report does not offer policy recommendations but presents a clear-eyed assessment of Syria’s volatile new reality
The U.S. State Department reiterated its ongoing support for the Syrian transitional government, emphasizing the need for transparency in its decision-making process.
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.
“Syria has never been, and will never be, a threat to any party in the region,” the foreign ministry emphasized, according to North Press.
The Turkish announcement comes amid reports that Syria’s transitional government has launched an ambitious plan to build a unified national army, Ultra Syria writes.
The transitional government carries a national responsibility to ensure inclusive governance, particularly through the integration of the Druze community at all levels, Fadel Abdul Ghany writes for Ultra Syria.
Ahmad al-Sharaa’s administration may have succeeded the Assad regime, but it has yet to dismantle the political architecture of fear, fragmentation and mistrust that it inherited
Western policy towards Syria’s new regime blends incentives with discipline—a “diplomacy of conditionalities.”
The SNHR said that the persistence of civilian deaths, even in the post-Assad phase, underscores the fragility of Syria’s transition.
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz has described the recent visit of Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Turkey as a “significant turning point” in the bilateral relationship.
“For now, this is about coexistence, not normalization,” one source involved in the talks said.
The al-Hol agreement signals a new phase of coordination between the Autonomous Administration, the Syrian state, and international stakeholders, Enab Baladi 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.
Turkey’s message to Damascus is clear: it supports Syrian reunification, so long as Kurdish military autonomy is eliminated, al-Hal writes.
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.
As the transitional government in Damascus, led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa, seeks to reestablish the country’s sovereignty and legitimacy, a critical window has opened for Syria to move from isolation to engagement.
ISIS’s appeal is unlikely to resonate with most foreign fighters, Manhal Barish writes in al-Quds al-Araby,
This was the first meeting between a U.S. and Syrian president in 25 years.
While the lifting of sanctions marks a dramatic breakthrough, the road ahead remains fraught.
Speaking at a press conference in Jerusalem, Sa’ar stated, “We want good relations. We want stability. Of course, we have security concerns—and that’s understandable”.
Shibani confirmed that Syria is actively implementing an agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces to reintegrate northeastern regions under central government authority.
Haaretz described the visit as “unannounced and conducted in complete secrecy,” adding that the meetings lasted several days and addressed undisclosed issues.
Founded in Moscow, the party reportedly aims to pave the way for the creation of an autonomous coastal region under the nominal authority of Damascus.
Hakan Fidan reaffirmed Turkey’s strong support for Syria’s territorial integrity
During Sharaa’s visit to the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday, Macron criticized Israeli actions in Syria as “unacceptable”.
Azerbaijan’s approach mirrors broader trends in global energy diplomacy, akin to China’s engagement in Africa or Russia’s energy-based influence in Libya, Syria TV writes.
To shield itself from Israel, Syria has to remove the very vulnerabilities iit exploits—sectarian divisions, weak institutions, and a fractured social contract, Marwan Kabalan writes.
UAE-facilitated dialogue could represent a tentative first step toward deconfliction or even longer-term security arrangements, al-Modon writes.
Shibani’s speech at the UN focused on one key theme: lifting sanctions as a prerequisite for Syrian stability.
According to Israel’s Channel N12, citing the Turkish opposition outlet Sozcu, Turkish F-16s conducted reconnaissance flights in the same area where Israeli jets were operating and issued “warning messages” via electronic warfare systems, al-Modon writes.
Ahmad al-Sharaa is facing increasing calls for bold but stabilising steps
What unfolded in Ashrafiyet Sahnaya is the inevitable outcome of a political order that refuses reform and treats pluralism as a threat rather than a strength
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.
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.
The visit has been arranged through direct coordination between Druze religious authorities in Syria and their counterparts in Israel, Shaam reports.
Sharaa also voiced concerns over Iranian efforts to destabilize Syria.
When sanctions restrict the government’s financial and monetary functions and choke off investment essential to job creation and reconstruction, they undermine the very foundations of peacebuilding, Samira Al-Masalmeh argues in Al-Modon.
The timing of the arrests—less than two days after a visit by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to Damascus—has fueled speculation about political motives.
Turkey will take a leading role in Syria’s reconstruction, backed by Gulf financing, researcher and policy expert Salam Kawakibi told 963 media.
Despite ongoing engagement, the United States maintains an ambiguous stance towards Syria’s new leadership, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
The Kurdish leader underscored the importance of recognising the Kurds as a fundamental component of the country, along with the rights to mother-tongue education, political participation, and the protection of women’s rights
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.
Sharaa is seen as a stabilising figure in a chaotic transition, someone who filled the post-Assad vacuum when no other credible authority could
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.
A new investigative report has uncovered the inner workings of Syria’s notorious Branch 251 (Al-Khatib), exposing a hidden economy built on surveillance, corruption, and confiscated foreign currency.
A panel discussion on Syria, held Saturday at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in Turkey, proceeded without a single Syrian speaker—a conspicuous omission that drew immediate questions from the audience and sparked criticism over representation.
Speaking at the fourth Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Pedersen emphasised the urgent need to end economic sanctions, according to al-Hurriya.
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.
The latest Israeli operation suggests a significant shift in the scope and depth of military incursions into southern Syria, Shaam writes.
Ghalioun stressed the urgency of initiating a bottom-up democratic transition—beginning with free local elections and democratic trade unions, Syria TV says.
President Sharaa’s foreign visits carry extraordinary weight, al-Hurriya writes.
No serious political vision has emerged to bury the legacy of the Assad regime, Mohammad Hallak al-Jarf argues for Syria TV.
In Syria, federalism may be a fact before it becomes a choice. In Lebanon, it is a choice haunted by history and loaded with unresolved fears, Daraj writes.
Observers believe the timing and scope of the Israeli operations are strategic, reflecting growing Israeli concerns about renewed Iranian entrenchment and Hezbollah activity near the Israeli-Syrian border
Symbolic violence against Alawites became a vessel for collective psychological release, Daraj argues.
Similar condemnations were issued by Egypt, Jordan, and Hamas.
Regarding the U.S. military presence in Syria, the State Department affirmed that no decision has been made about withdrawing American forces.
Syria’s transitional government embodies a profound paradox: it is both the fruit of revolutionary achievement and the object of revolutionary expectation.
Israeli intelligence believes that Syria’s new government is working to restore military installations and missile systems in the country’s south, Shaam writes.
The UAE has yet to send a high-level delegation to Syria, but the dynamics is shifting, Enab Baladi writes.
Diplomatic sources say Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan are expected to meet in Ankara soon to discuss a bilateral defense agreement, Syria TV writes.
According to confidential sources, over $200,000 in funding has recently been funnelled into Daraa to support small cells in towns such as Lajat, Tafas, and surrounding villages, al-Hal reports.
Koya is a border town located in a highly sensitive area near the occupied Golan Heights, which made it a flashpoint in ongoing regional tensions.
Israeli shelling struck residential areas, killing six and sparking panic among civilians, acording to Syria TV.
Sources have noted Israeli security consultations regarding Syria’s shifting landscape, particularly the possible transfer of areas near Palmyra to Turkish control in exchange for economic and military support for Damascus, Shaam writes.
Putin’s message may serve to distance Moscow from accusations of supporting attempts by regime loyalists to reclaim power.
On the issue of sanctions, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce reiterated that the Trump administration continues to observe the actions of Syria’s interim authorities across various fronts as it assesses its future policy.
The U.S. administration has yet to finalize its Syria policy,
The first 100 days of this new governance offer critical insight into emerging dynamics, contradictions, and the formidable challenges Syria faces as it seeks to rebuild.
Syria today faces a defining test of leadership and vision.
Syria’s only viable option is to engage in robust diplomatic efforts, rallying both Arab and international support to pressure Israel into halting its raids, +963 writes.
Germany announced on Monday a new aid package worth €300 million for Syria, ahead of the European Union–hosted donor conference in Brussels aimed at mobilising funds for Damascus following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Israel has sought to portray itself as a defender of minorities across Syria, Al-Majalla writes.
Kurdish and Syriac political organizations have been among the most vocal in their opposition to the constitutional declaration.
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.
The Men of Dignity Movement, the largest armed faction in Suweida, recently brokered a deal with the Syrian government. But Hijri’s latest remarks raise questions about the future of this agreement, Enab Baladi writes.
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.
In recent weeks, Israeli military operations in southern Syria have intensified, Syria TV writes.
The campaign has found an unlikely ally in Mouaz Moustafa, the executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, who was previously a vocal proponent of sanctions against the Assad regime due to its extensive human rights violations, Shaam news writes.
Syrian deposits in Lebanese banks belong to private individuals, not to the Syrian state, Toufic Shoman writes in Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
As geopolitical transformations continue to reshape the world order, Turkey emerges as a power adept at capitalizing on shifting realities, Samir al-Taqi writes in Naharnet.
Local Druze authorities were quick to reject Israel’s statements about the “need to protect the Druze in Syria.”
The UK’s decision comes just a week after the EU suspended certain sanctions targeting Syria’s banking, energy, and transportation sectors.
President Sharaa’s first official meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi took place at the summit venue.
Speaking to a delegation from Jaramana, Sheikh al-Hijri reiterated his unwavering support for Syria’s territorial integrity and called for all communities to coexist with dignity.
Israel’s more overt intervention in Syria coincided with the deeply flawed National Dialogue Conference, Iyad al-Jaafari argues in al-Modon.
The clashes in Jaramana took an unexpected international turn when Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, issued statements warning against any harm to Syria’s Druze population.
Israel’s intentions are becoming increasingly evident through both public and private statements by its leadership, al-Modon writes.
The Arab League reaffirmed its solidarity with Syria, denouncing Israel’s ongoing attempts to sow discord and manipulate the regional landscape for its own strategic interests.
While the conference has set a framework for Syria’s transition, its real impact depends on what follows.
Former Syrian diplomat Bashar Ali al-Haj Ali argues that Israel is using Syria’s transitional period to reshape the region’s power dynamics, 963 writes.
Israel’s involvement in southern Syria has further complicated Suweida’s military landscape, Enab Baladi writes.
Criticizing the newly formed Syrian government, Sa’ar dismissed the ongoing political transition in Damascus, calling it absurd
HTS’ salafi-jihadist factions have resisted its political evolution, seeing democracy and governance as a betrayal of their original objectives, Mohammad al-Abdallah writes.
These visits, spanning Idlib, Aleppo, Afrin, Latakia, and Tartous, were not just ceremonial but aimed at reassuring the population, consolidating power, and addressing key security and economic concerns.
Key differences remain between the NATO allies—chief among them, the Syrian Democratic Forces, Enab Baladi 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.
Kuwait is preparing to appoint new ambassadors to both Damascus and Beirut as part of efforts to reorganize ties with Syria and Lebanon, Shaam News writes.
Nearly two months after the fall of the Syrian regime, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has commented on the new reality in Syria, asserting
Some nations have successfully abandoned militarization in favor of development, Muhammad Berro argues for Syria TV.
Riad Joudi, Director of Tartous Customs, issued a decree canceling the agreement with the Russian company managing the port.
The envoy discussed transitional justice with al-Sharaa and urged the international community to support Syria in this area, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
“It is an honor to represent Syria at the World Economic Forum, marking a historic moment for our country,” al-Shibani stated
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.
The Qatari Foreign Minister stressed Qatar’s dedication to fully supporting Syria’s post-war reconstruction.
Late last month and earlier this month, the Israeli military conducted incursions into Syrian territory, particularly in the Quneitra and Daraa regions.
The new Syrian administration is committed to achieving progress in the field of human rights and ensuring justice and equality for all Syrian citizens, the Foreign minister said.
The final communiqué emphasized the necessity of respecting the Syrian people’s choices and their right to self-determination, Enab Baladi writes.
The Biden administration adopted a multifaceted strategy to weaken the Assad regime and shape the transition in post-Assad Syria
The IRGC commander accused Russia of contributing to Syria’s collapse and “working for the zionist entity”, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
A Syria TV correspondent reported that a column of Israeli tanks entered several towns of southern rural Quneitra.
While Israel’s immediate security remains intact, the unpredictability of Syria’s reconstruction and political reorganization poses long-term uncertainties
Shibani announced that he received an invitation to visit Saudi Arabia.
Iran’s current strategy focuses on destabilizing some nations through a divide-and-conquer approach, +963 reports.
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.
The ousted Syrian president was supposed to meet the Mossad chief in Moscow.
Most opposition groups put their differences aside and agreed to dissolve all factions, in a meeting described as “historic”, according to Syria TV.
Regional leaders, including Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, called for a unified Arab approach to support Syria, according to Syria TV.
One of the military positions in Syria is located at an altitude of 2400 meters & is designed to house soldiers under snowfall, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
As HTS consolidates its control over all of Syria, it faces significant challenges. Tarek Sawah tells us more.
Ahmed al-Sharaa initiated discussions with military factions on Saturday about the structure of the new military institution in Syria.
On women’s rights, Sharaa affirmed his support for education, noting that universities in Idlib have been active for over eight years, with women comprising more than 60% of students. according to Syria TV.
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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.
Wahab, a Lebanese druze politician close to Assad, said he relayed messages from Israel to push Bashar towards “peace”, Shaam Network writes. He also stated that Assad asked him to create problems with other druze leaders in Lebanon.
The Arab Ministerial Contact Committee on Syria convened in Aqaba on Saturday, reaching consensus on key priorities to support the Syrian people and initiate an
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Speaking to Syria TV, Sharaa called for a concerted effort to rebuild Syria based on modern principles that ensure justice and rights for all citizens. He cautioned against repeating the mistakes of the past that had derailed previous attempts to establish stability.
The ministers endorsed the “formation of an inclusive transitional governing body, based on Syrian consensus”.
The leader of Hezbollah, a long-time supporter of the former regime, called for “cooperation” with the new powers in Syria.
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.
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The government plan for the transitional period should include a constituent assembly tasked with drafting a new Constitution for Syria within a specified time frame, syrian academic Marwan Kabalan writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
In parallel with the air aggression, Israeli media reported that the Israeli army occupied nine villages in the southern countryside of Damascus, al-Mayadeen writes.
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Amid changes in Syria’s political landscape, a senior Iranian official disclosed Tehran’s efforts to establish direct communication with factions in the new Syrian leadership.
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A Lebanese security source and a Syrian source confirmed to Reuters that Israeli airstrikes targeted the Mezzeh neighborhood of Damascus.
The president emphasized that his administration will evaluate the actions of the “opposition fighters” to ensure stability in Syria.
The region of Qusayr, where Hezbollah used to maintain a significant presence, was also seized by the opposition.
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The Kremlin-affiliated newspaper VZ described Aleppo’s fall as the opening of a second war front against Russia in Syria, Bassem Mekdad writes in al-Modon.
Sources reported to Athr Press that local armed groups recently attacked the Khirbet Ghazala checkpoint on the Daraa-Damascus international road.
Araqchi’s visit comes at a time when the Syrian regime is reportedly at its weakest, +963 Media writes.
This news round explores various stories from Western media analyzing the latest developments in Syria. The Syrian civil war has entered a new phase as
Gideon Sa’ar said Israel should “explore ways to increase cooperation” with the Kurdish minority in northern Syria, Shaam Network writes.
Like many oppressed peoples, Syrians cling to fleeting moments of triumph that momentarily lift their spirits after years of despair, Wael Sawah argues in Daraj.
The success of Operation Deterrence of Aggression has been attributed to the unprecedented unity among opposition factions, coordinated under the Joint Military Operations Room.
The recent clashes stem from a combination of unresolved territorial disputes, strategic maneuvering by local factions, and shifting alliances among international stakeholders.
The death of Brigadier General Keyomarth Pourhashemi, commander of Iranian military advisors in Aleppo, is a major outcome of the offensive.
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The General Establishment for Road Transport reported that multiple bridges connecting Homs and Lebanon were destroyed, al-Baath writes.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday evening that the cabinet had approved a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.
The 30-year extension of CMA CGM’s contract signals a weakening of Iran’s ability to exert pressure on the Syrian regime, Enab Baladi writes.
The Moscow Platform recently held a virtual meeting on November 24 to further expand its membership, according to Enab Baladi.
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Fidan suggested that the existing Astana framework for resolving the Syrian crisis should be replaced with a more effective structure, Athr Press says.
Israeli warplanes have targeted the Jousiya crossing in the Qusayr area of the Homs border countryside with Lebanon for the fourth time in a month.
The measure follows citizens’ concerns about becoming targets of Israeli strikes due to an Iranian individual renting a unit in their buildings, Syria TV writes.
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The UN envoy to Syria acknowledged the Syrian government’s efforts and the facilities provided to refugees arriving from Lebanon, al-Baath says.
Larijani’s messages focused on strengthening ties with the “resistance front” and coordinating efforts to address the growing regional challenges, according to 963 Media.
Three vehicles, transporting 11 senior leaders, entered Iraq through the al-Qaim crossing, Syria TV
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.
Russian actions serve a dual purpose, with the new observation points aiming to reassure Israel that southern Syria “will not pose a threat to it from Iranian-backed factions in the region”, 963 Media writes.
“The Palestinian cause continues to receive strong and widespread support from nations that uphold international law”, Ambassador Qusay Al-Dahhak said, according to al-Baath.
Sources close to the area confirmed that unidentified bodies and injuries have been brought to Palmyra Hospital as a result of the Israeli airstrikes, Shaam Network writes.
Following this statement, Erdogan hinted at the possibility of launching a new military operation in northern Syria, Athr Press writes.
Analysts have observed that President Assad appears to be pivoting towards Arab countries capable of financing Syria’s reconstruction.
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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Media reports have revealed that the salaries of many Syrian members of Iran-affiliated militias in Deir-ez-Zor have been suspended, Syria TV writes.
The Syrian regime’s National Security Office recently issued a directive limiting the activities of Palestinian factions in Damascus. According to the local website Sawt al-Asema,
In a special statement to Al-Watan, the movement’s representative in Syria, Ismail al-Sindawi, denounced that “the brutal Zionist assault” against its offices.
Lavrentiev said Russia’s military mandate in Syria does not include preventing arms transfers to Lebanon via Syria, an issue that Israel must address directly with Iran and the Syrian regime without expecting Russian intervention, Basheer Al-Baker said in Al-Modon.
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”
Israeli airstrikes on the Mazzeh and Qudsaya areas in Damascus and its countryside resulted in 15 deaths and 16 injuries, according to official statistics, Enab Baladi reports.
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Israel seems to be seeking fundamental geographical changes along its borders with Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, and possibly the West Bank, Fatima Yassin writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
In a pattern similar to its ongoing bombardment of Lebanon, Israel has significantly intensified airstrikes in Syria, Enab Baladi writes.
The meeting addressed the strong bilateral ties between Syria and Iran, al-Baath writes.
Tohmeh also underscored his support for rapprochement between Damascus and Ankara, Syria TV says.
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President al-Assad underscored Syria’s commitment to the historic rights of the Palestinian people, al-Baath says.
The timing of these airstrikes, which coincide with the visit of Ali Larijani, underscores Israel’s continued campaign against sites and figures in Syria associated with Iranian and Palestinian organizations.
“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.
Lavrentiev emphasized that Moscow strongly opposes Israeli raids targeting Syria, according to Athr Press. But he added: “It’s wise to recognize that they [Israel] are very clever and will take steps to ensure their own survival.”
Sawt al-Asima has learned from private sources that Al-Fadel Company for Money Transfers has closed its Mezzeh branch, one of the largest in Syria, despite the company’s official management being located in the governorate square.
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Regarding his potential meeting with Assad, Erdogan expressed optimism about the possibility of holding talks to put “Syrian-Turkish relations on the right track, Syria TV says,
A member of Iran-affiliated factions in Deir-ez-Zor who requested anonymity for fear of arrest or prosecution reported to North Press that two months ago, his salary was abruptly cut off.
The three countries reiterated their commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity, according to Shaam News.
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.
A source within the pro-Iranian factions confirmed to +963 that “an expanded meeting took place, bringing together the leaders of the IRG and their allied factions”.
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Israeli airstrikes on Monday targeted areas in the Homs province countryside in central Syria, marking an escalation in attacks against Hezbollah-linked sites.
During his speech, President Assad emphasized that the Palestinian cause remains central to regional stability and justice, al-Baath writes.
Syria TV has learned from security sources that Israel has been coordinating security efforts with the Syrian regime for some time to reduce Iran’s influence.
These diplomatic engagements signal Syria’s commitment to bolstering alliances with neighboring Arab nations, al-Baath writes.
One prominent shift between Trump’s first and current terms is the normalization of relations between Syria and several Arab nations, Athr Press writes.
Assad’s path is far from simple, wedged between Iran’s entrenched influence and substantial incentives from Arab countries intent on curtailing that influence, Abdalla Al-As’ad writes in Syria TV.
According to Syrian state media, the explosions heard near the city of al-Safira were the result of Israeli shelling on a scientific research complex, Sawt al-Asima writes.
For the second time in a week, Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes against multiple locations in the Sayyida Zainab area south of Damascus, Shaam Network writes.
In the lead-up to the Astana negotiations, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Turkish and Russian intelligence officers held a meeting at the Russian checkpoint near the village of Tarnaba, al-Araby al-Jadeed reports.
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A political analyst told +963 Media that lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria depends on achieving a political solution aligned with UN Resolution 2254.
The Netherlands and other European nations are exploring new strategies for voluntary returns, Wafa Alloush writes for Syria TV.
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Iran’s alleged aim to establish a drug trafficking corridor targeting Israel and Jordan has only intensified local resistance, 963 media writes.
The strike resulted in two fatalities and five injuries among Lebanese Hezbollah members, +963 Media reports.
Trump’s approach to Syria has been marked by volatility and an inconsistent strategy, Wael Sawah writes in +963 Media.
Notably, Israel’s announcement of the arrest of a figure in Quneitra coincided with a kidnapping operation in the Batroun area of northern Lebanon, which targeted a “senior member” of Lebanese Hezbollah.
Diplomatic sources told al-Modon that Damascus is signaling its willingness to play a significant role in controlling borders and preventing smuggling.
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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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Israel launched an airstrike on Thursday afternoon, targeting the city of Al-Qusayr in Homs’ southern countryside, reportedly causing civilian casualties.
Political analyst Mohammad Jazzar told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that Syria’s apparent shift, especially since the October “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood,” reflects a preference for strengthening ties with Arab states.
Minister Sabbagh concluded by reiterating Syria’s vision for a pluralistic approach to security, emphasizing cooperation over conflict and unity over division, al-Baath writes.
Despite calls for reform, the Syrian government continues to repress those it deems a threat.
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The Secretary of the Russian Security Council, Sergei Shoigu, has called for increased political and economic support for the Syrian regime and for strengthening normalization processes at the Arab and regional levels.
Despite ongoing airstrikes in Damascus, Homs, and Deir-ez-Zor, Syrian regime forces have not provided official statements regarding these incidents, Shaam Network writes.
Reports indicate that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has begun reducing the influence of his brother Maher’s economic network, Daraj writes.
Russia seeks to persuade Iran not to launch attacks from Syrian territory, Syria TV says.
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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.
In Mezzeh, a neighbourhood reshaped by geopolitical stakes, the lives of ordinary people are caught in a struggle that has fundamentally altered their community, 963 Media writes.
The SIC emphasizes that moving beyond Syria’s painful past requires justice as a precondition, Enab Baladi writes.
Minister Araghchi expressed gratitude for Syria’s firm stance in denouncing the Israeli attack, al-Baath says.
Today’s news round on Syria highlighted a series of escalating regional tensions and their impact on Syria. Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian targets have prompted
The Syrian regime announced earlier this month plans to demobilize batches of officers and reserve soldiers as part of a new military restructuring strategy, according to Syria TV.
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Since December 31, 2023, the Iraqi resistance has been consistently targeting the occupied Golan and Palestine, Athr Press says.
The al-Fadil exchange and remittance company has denied reports claiming it received threats from Israeli sources accusing it of financing the Lebanese group Hezbollah.
Several areas in the Quneitra countryside, including al-Qahtaniyah, experienced artillery shelling from the Israeli army last Sunday, al-Araby al-Jadeed.
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While Syrian regime media reported that the attack occurred on the Lebanese side, the “Voice of the Capital” website suggested it hit the Wadi al-Harir area, which lies between Lebanon and Syria.
It seems likely that Israel will not be content with its limited ground incursion into Syria, al-Modon writes.
According to a local source speaking to +963, the explosion occurred at the entrance of the al-Sharqiya roundabout near the Golden Mazzeh Hotel.
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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.
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While Assad controls a repressive regime along the north-south axis of Syria’s major cities, the autonomous administration in Northeast Syria has established itself as a comparatively stable and secure region, Syria TV writes.
Residents in the area were informed that Israeli planes had dropped warning leaflets due to the presence of Hezbollah in the vicinity.
Citizens described the price hikes as “sudden,” especially after a period of significant declines, Tishreen writes.
Bahra emphasized the need for dialogue under the guidance of the Ministry of Defense to prevent further bloodshed, Syria TV writes.
This assault by Israel adds to the escalating tensions in the region, Syria says.
This news round on Syria covers several critical developments. In Latakia, an Israeli airstrike targeted a weapons depot, causing injuries and triggering explosions, as tensions
Badr Jamous expressing concerns that the conflict in Lebanon could lead to new demographic shifts in Syria.
“Syria’s future remains uncertain: will it face repercussions for resisting Israeli expansion or be rewarded for its neutrality?”, Abeer Nasr asks.
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Commenting on the Russian escalation, Rashid Hourani, a military affairs researcher at the Jusoor Center for Studies, stated that the objective is to send warning messages to opposition factions, Enab Baladi reports.
Rasha Siroub, an economics professor at Quneitra University, emphasized that poverty and food insecurity, affecting more than 80% and 90% of Syrians respectively, are the most pressing challenges the new government must address, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
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Hezbollah’s security and military presence along the Syrian-Lebanese border has increasingly transformed into a significant social presence, as families continue to migrate from its stronghold
Over the past two years, Israeli incursions into Syrian territory have been frequent, involving the bulldozing of points, sites, and agricultural lands to facilitate road construction, al-Modon writes.
The Israeli army confirmed that “a drone entered Israeli airspace from Syria and fell in an open area north of the Golan Heights,” with no injuries reported.
Palestinian factions in Damascus are worried that further security decisions could halt their activities or close their offices, according to Syria TV.
According to Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the division’s leadership issued orders prohibiting the transfer of weapons or the accommodation of Hezbollah members and Iranian militias within the 4th Division’s headquarters and bases.
Israeli media has reported plans to establish what it calls a “security fence” along the border with Syria, following an incursion by Israeli military forces into Syrian territory in the Quneitra region last week.
Observers agree that the continued rise in fuel prices will further increase the cost of goods, al-Araby al-Jadeed.
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The Syrian regime’s Customs Department reported that from September 23 to midday Saturday, 373,181 displaced individuals arrived from Lebanon, including 118,275 Lebanese nationals.
Abu al-Nasr Jamran assured that “there is no Zionist incursion, and life is proceeding as normal.”
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Erdogan claimed that Israel’s intentions to occupy Damascus after Lebanon could bring Israeli forces to Turkey’s border, Enab Baladi writes.
Mezzeh has become a preferred location for many members of Hezbollah and the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, especially in light of recent events in Lebanon, Zaman al-Wasl writes.
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This month alone, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has reported multiple strikes on Mezzeh, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
Syria TV reported the incursion of Israeli tanks and vehicles that have started constructing a military dirt road in the Golan region of Syrian territory.
Most men prefer to send their families—women and children—back to Syria, al-Modon writes.
Zakharova criticized the routine nature of such actions, al-Watan writes.
A medical source reported to Syria TV that the bodies of the two deceased Iranians were brought to the Hama National Hospital shortly after the strike.
The HTS and its allies are showing a growing sense of confidence, which could be dangerously misplaced, Ernest Khoury argues in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Social media platforms were filled with tributes to the victims, among them Dr. Rahaf Abdul Rahim Qamhia, a resident doctor specializing in nephrology at the Damascus Health Directorate.
Surrounded by his children and wife, Syrian regime forces arrested a young man from Daraa as he returned from Lebanon through the Jdeidet Yabous crossing on the Syrian-Lebanese border, Enab Baladi writes.
The military police operating under the opposition Syrian National Army, allied with Turkey, announced the closure of a humanitarian crossing used by Syrian refugees fleeing Lebanon due to Israeli aggression, al-Araby al-Jadeed says.
Avigdor Lieberman said his country could “seize the Syrian part of Mount Hermon” , North Press reports.
Bashar Barhoum, previously detained in Syrian intelligence prisons, recently mocked Hezbollah and Iranian militias on his Facebook page, Damas Post reports.
In this news roundup on Syria, significant developments include an Israeli airstrike that killed five Syrian soldiers near the Lebanon border, highlighting ongoing tensions between
Assad’s debt to Iran is substantial, both financially and politically, Omar Kaddour writes in al-Modon.
Both Haitham Ali al-Tabtabai and Munir Ali Naim Shaito (Hajj Hashem) are integral figures within Hezbollah’s military leadership.
Zaiter’s relocation was allegedly coordinated with Wasim al-Assad, a prominent Syrian figure also involved in drug trafficking, Syria TV says.
Exports to Lebanon have halted due to road blockages between the two countries.
Media sources close to the SDF indicated that the blockade was intended to prevent militants from Assad’s militias from escaping to support armed robbery gangs in southern Hassakeh, Shaam Network writes.
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Four Syrian women are running in Belgium’s municipal elections on October 13, aiming to positively impact both the Syrian community and Belgian society.
A military commander close to HTS told Syria TV that preparations are underway, including planting defensive mines and cancelling leave for its members.
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President Bashar al-Assad met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation to discuss the strategic relationship between Syria and Iran, reaffirming its importance
Mekdad’s pragmatism has been instrumental in preserving Syria’s ties with Arab states, al-Araby al-Jadeed says.
The industrial city of Hisyah, located in the countryside of Homs, was subjected to Israeli shelling on Sunday. Amer Khalil, the director of the industrial
Israel might be planning a deeper penetration into southern Syria, aimed at pushing Iranian militias further from its border, al-Araby al-Jadeed says.
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The strikes reportedly targeted multiple locations in the Mezzeh Villas neighbourhood, with speculation that a key meeting of regime and Iranian officials had been the primary target.
Al-Araby al-Jadeed says the reception of displaced individuals is coordinated between the crisis cell in the Autonomous Administration and its representation in Lebanon.
The ambassador strongly condemned Israel’s actions in Lebanon and Syria, accusing it of attempting to reoccupy parts of Lebanese territory and threatening Arab national security.
Firas al-Fahal, head of the ambulance department at Mouwasat Hospital, noted that the hospital received two killed and several panic-stricken individuals, Syria TV says.
The fuel shortage under the regime’s government has led to a transportation crisis in major cities like Damascus, Aleppo, and Homs, Enab Baladi writes.
This attack occurred after the arrival of an Iranian plane, marking the first strike on Lattakia Airport, Syria TV says.
Faisal Mekdad was sworn in as Vice President of the Republic before President Bashar al-Assad on October 2, 2024, raising the question: does this signify a promotion or a demotion for the seasoned diplomat?
This wave of displacement coincides with significant movement towards al-Qusayr and its surrounding regions, Damas Post writes.
Confidential sources informed Syria TV that Israeli tanks are positioned near the town of Hader in the Quneitra countryside.SU
At least nine Syrian refugees returning from Lebanon were arrested since intensified Israeli airstrikes on September 23, the SNHR said.
Israeli aircraft conducted a second wave of airstrikes on Syrian territory Tuesday afternoon, targeting military positions in southern Syria, including two airports, al-Modon reports.
Journalist Safaa Ahmad was killed in the early hours of Tuesday due to an Israeli airstrike that targeted multiple locations in Damascus.
Eyewitnesses indicate that temporary checkpoints have been set up throughout the city, Zaman al-Wasl writes.
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On Sunday afternoon, September 29, an Israeli drone targeted an illegal Hezbollah crossing between the towns of Yafour and Kafr Fawq on the Syrian-Lebanese border, Sawt al-Asima says.
“Syria is not in a position to open a new front in the south,” a Syrian delegation told Hezbollah, according to Syria TV.
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NGOs in Damascus and its surrounding areas have mobilized to assist Lebanese citizens fleeing the violence, al-Baath writes.
During the Lebanese Civil War in the 1980s, Syria and Hezbollah found themselves on opposing sides, Syria TV writes.
Lebanese Hezbollah is not merely an Iranian-backed faction; its leader, Nasrallah, was one of the most prominent leaders among Tehran-backed groups, Syria TV says.
An official source in Quneitra governorate, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed to Athr Press that the Israeli forces are conducting excavations along the border strip in the occupied Syrian Golan
Military and local sources in Daraa and Quneitra confirmed to Syria TV that the military situation in southern Syria and along the borders of the occupied Golan remains unchanged.
The Sayyeda Zeinab area south of Damascus also saw a significant influx of families, al-Modon writes.
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The Syrian Network for Human Rights has documented the initial toll of 36 Syrian refugees killed in Israeli shelling targeting towns in southern Lebanon during the first days of the escalation.
Assad stressed the importance of basing government policies on facts and events rather than wishful thinking.
Dahhak expressed Syria’s vision for a future rooted in dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for the rule of law.
Lebanon’s multiple crises have often been accompanied by rising racism against Syrian refugees, Syria TV writes.
Accurate statistics on the total number of Syrian casualties remain unclear, Syria TV says.
The ongoing conflict in Syria and its regional implications have once again come into sharp focus with recent developments involving Hezbollah, Israeli airstrikes, and shifting
A significant portion of the recalled forces belong to Hezbollah’s elite “Radwan Unit”
The ongoing conflict in Syria continues to escalate with multiple actors involved, leading to deepening political and humanitarian crises. On September 20, 2024, UN Special
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Israel says the Syrian regime, aided directly by Iran, has established a secret plutonium production facility in Deir-ez-Zor as part of an undisclosed nuclear project.
Ambassador Dahhak reaffirmed the Arab Group’s strong condemnation of Israel’s repeated attacks on Syria and Lebanon.
A Hezbollah official, speaking anonymously, described the pager detonations as the “biggest security breach” the group had faced in nearly a year of conflict with Israel, Asharq al-Awsat reports.
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The situation in Syria remains highly volatile and complex, with various conflicts and tensions continuing to unfold across the country. In northern Syria, Turkish-occupied areas
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.
Syria TV revealed that following the airstrikes, Israeli helicopters conducted a rapid ground operation.
The official Syrian news agency SANA confirmed the deaths due to an Israeli drone strike, describing the car as civilian
In a separate meeting with Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdullah Bouhabib, Mekdad discussed existing cooperation and coordination between Syria and Lebanon.
Escalating tensions across Syria and its surrounding regions continue to raise alarms, as new reports highlight the deepening humanitarian and security crises. In France, anti-terrorism
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Mekdad reiterated the need for Turkey to withdraw from northern Syria and Iraq to advance normalization efforts and restore relations
The strikes caused widespread damage to essential services, al-Baath says.
The recent statement serves as a public reaffirmation of the Brotherhood’s longstanding opposition to the Iranian regime.
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Syrian Defense Minister General Ali Mahmoud Abbas congratulated Iran’s new Defense Minister, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, on his appointment.
Moscow has reaffirmed its support for the steps toward rapprochement between Turkey and Syria, al-Watan writes.
During a meeting with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini and his delegation in Damascus on Saturday, Mekdad emphasized Syria’s unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause.
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Today’s news round on Syria highlights a range of developments that underscore the ongoing complexities in the region. The Israeli Defense Forces intercepted a suspicious
Ayman Safadi has launched a campaign targeting Arab and European diplomats, accusing Damascus of not fulfilling its promises, Shaam Network reports.
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An Iranian newspaper expressed surprise at the repeated assassinations of leaders within the axis of resistance in Syria, according to Syria TV.
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Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Faysal Mekdad delivered a powerful address on Saturday, highlighting the global erosion of values due to the international community’s silence
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The Assad regime is clearly embarrassed, particularly since the start of the Gaza war, Adnan Ali writes in Syria TV.
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Russia is attempting to rehabilitate Assad’s image on a regional and international level, Syria TV says.
Iran’s involvement with the Syrian Navy dates back to 2007, al-Araby al-Jadeed reports.
The rivalry between Russia and Iran in Syria reveals underlying strategic differences, Syria TV writes.
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Putin also encouraged Assad to open up to Turkey and drop the preconditions for normalizing relations between Damascus and Ankara, Syria TV says.
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Today’s news round on Syria highlights the ongoing and escalating violence within the region. Syrian officials issued a stern warning to Israel over potential escalations
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.
Abdelaaty stated that Egypt “supports every sincere effort to reach a comprehensive settlement of the Syrian crisis”, according to Damas Post.
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Syrian Air’s announcement of the postponement of its Damascus-Dubai flight has raised security concerns, Snack Syrian writes.
The iranian response is expected to be measured and agreed upon, according to the pro-government al-Watan.
Today’s news round on Syria highlights several critical developments impacting regional stability and the humanitarian situation. Jordan thwarted a drug smuggling attempt from Syria, with
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The Assad regime’s interior or defence ministries have not issued any comments, Shaam Network reports.
The orders apply to all regime military sites in Quneitra, Daraa, and Damascus, al-Modon reports.
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The statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Wednesday morning did not explicitly mention Ismail Haniyeh.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is actively working to distance himself from Iran’s influence, seeking to isolate himself from regional events and pave the way for
Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the attack as a “terrorist act” and criticized Israel’s disregard for international law.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is actively working to distance himself from Iran’s influence, Abeer Nasr writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
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The local network “Daraa 24” reported that anti-aircraft missiles intercepted Israeli missiles targeting the military hill of Jabiya.
Assad’s visit to Moscow comes at a particularly delicate time, Syria TV writes.
Hezbollah-affiliated groups have vacated positions around Sayyidah Zaynab, the +963 website said.
Hundreds of residents in the occupied Syrian Golan took to the streets of Majdal Shams on Monday, al-Thawra writes.
The Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Ministry issued a statement condemning the incident and rejecting Israel’s allegations against the Lebanese resistance.
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
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President al-Assad emphasized the need to activate dialogue, particularly social dialogue, al-Baath writes.
One of the newly emerged names in the assembly is Fahd Darwish, whose dual nationality (Iranian and Syrian) raised considerable controversy, Syria TV says.
Mekdad called for an end to the Israeli attacks on brotherly Lebanon, al-Watan reports.
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The Syrian opposition has proven to be as sectarian and corrupt as the Assad regime, Hoshek Ossi writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
A confidential source told Syria TV that Katerji played a crucial role in transporting Syrian and Iranian oil, refining it, and selling it.
The announcement of Sharaa’s death coincided with political and security developments in Syria, Enab Baladi writes.
The Syrian Observatory said the pro-Assad businessman was financing a Syrian group close to Hezbollah.
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Investigations are ongoing, but the Syrian Network’s findings suggest a deliberate and targeted attack on a civilian area, Damas Post writes.
A local correspondent for Enab Baladi in Daraa confirmed that the airstrikes specifically targeted a military compound associated with the 112th Brigade in the town of Saida al-Golan.
Several civilians lost their lives early Monday morning due to an Israeli missile attack targeting multiple locations near Aleppo.
At least four individuals were killed and several others injured in Israeli airstrikes on two locations within Homs governorate.
Furthermore, a military observation post has been established by Russian forces in the town of Maalaqa in Quneitra’s southern countryside, Syria TV writes.
Israel launched an air attack from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, according to Athr Press.
Resignations are routine in military and civilian ranks, except for when they signal deeper issues, the pro-government al-Watan writes.
The statement reaffirmed Syria’s constitutional right to defend its territorial sovereignty, al-Baath says.
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The militias have been actively enhancing their military presence and security protocols along the Euphrates River, Syria TV writes.
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The Israeli military announced on Tuesday that it conducted a raid on military infrastructure and a military site belonging to Syrian regime forces.
The recent aggression does not appear to signify a departure from previous rules of engagement, Samer Dahi writes in Athr Press.
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The Tasnim news agency of Iran has released photos showcasing the façade of the newly constructed consulate building.
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Ambassador Ala denounced the aggression as a severe infringement of global norms, al-Baath reports.
The Israeli shelling targeted the vicinity of the city of Nawa in the western countryside of Daraa governorate, according to Nedaa Post.
Damascus witnessed a solemn military funeral for the Iranian military advisors who lost their lives during the Israeli assault on the Iranian Consulate, al-Watan writes.
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The Syrian Liberal Party (Ahrar) has put forward a bold proposal for a unified state accommodating both Palestinians and Jews, complete with a “bicameral parliament.”
Lister highlighted the unprecedented nature of the strike, which not only destroyed a building within the Iranian Consulate compound but also eliminated a key figure in the IRGC.
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Prime Minister of Syria, Hussein Arnous, made a significant visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran Chancery in Damascus to denounce the assault, al-Baath reported.
Israel says its Air Force targeted an IRGC military facility in Damascus, not Iran’s consulate or embassy.
Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike.
Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on the evening of Sunday, targeting the Jamraya area in the countryside of Damascus.
The Iranian ambassador and his family reportedly escaped harm.
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Te Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the violation of Syria’s sovereignty, according to al-Thawra.
Syria called for a united international effort to address and resolve the longstanding issue of the occupied Golan Heights.
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At midnight on Sunday, Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes targeting an air defence system belonging to the Syrian regime’s army in the countryside of Damascus.
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The commander of the Irish Peace Force in the Syrian Golan, noted in February that tensions along the Syria-Israel border had escalated significantly.
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A correspondent from Athr Press reported that the Israeli attack impacted sites in the village of Danha, near the city of Yabroud in the Damascus countryside.
The Syrian pro-government media portray the meeting as actively facilitating UN operations and striving to improve the humanitarian situation within the country.
Mekdad, accompanied by a delegation, arrived in Riyadh for an official visit.
Mekdad criticized European Union leaders and strategists for their failure to uphold their vision of a rules-based international order.
The humanitarian crisis in Syria has reached an unprecedented scale.
On October 15, Iran’s Hajj and Umrah Organization suspended all religious visits to Syria, al-Modon notes.
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Syria said the West was “engaging in a campaign of doubt and unfounded allegations”, according to the pro-government Tishreen.
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This visit was part of his broader tour, which included stops in Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Israel, al-Tareek reports.
The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported that the Israeli Air Force intercepted a drone that crossed from Syrian territory into the occupied Golan on Tuesday morning.
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Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia mourned three leaders it referred to as “martyrs on the Jerusalem road” on Saturday.
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.
Iranian media outlets reported the death of an Iranian officer in Syria as a consequence of Israeli airstrikes targeting a Revolutionary Guard base in Baniyas, according to Sawt al-Asima.
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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.
Iran’s Ambassador to Damascus dismissed the notion that the withdrawal of IRGC commanders from Syria would halt Israeli military strikes, Shaam Network says
Israeli warplanes conducted airstrikes on the evening of February 28, targeting three military sites in the Damascus countryside, according to Sawt al-Asima
On February 28th, protests escalated following the tragic death of a demonstrator during a forcible dispersal by Syrian regime security forces, Shaam Network reported
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Russia’s representative to the United Nations expressed concerns about what he perceives as efforts by the UN to bypass the Damascus, according to pro-government Athr Press
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Syrian journalists observed a moment of silence in remembrance of their Palestinian counterparts who lost their lives under the Israeli attack on Gaza, state-owned newspaper al-Baath reported
The Syrian FM told the UN that the West used human rights to exert political influence on the sovereign matters of states to advance their own political objectives, al-Thawra says
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The ministry accused the United States of enabling the continuation of war crimes against Palestinian civilians, Tishreen reports
Hezbollah is taking responsibility for preparing the area to serve as a new strategic position for Tehran-backed militias, Sawt al-Asima reports
The regime’s security services detained four individuals from Homs in response to recent Israeli airstrikes in the city, al-Modon reports
None of the IRGC generals were harmed or injured in the attack, according Sawt al-Asima, an opposition-affiliated website
Al-Watan newspaper, known for its alignment with the Syrian regime, refuted claims on Tuesday regarding official plans for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s prospective visit to Damascus.
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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According to Vadim Kulet, deputy head of the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria, two Israeli fighter jets conducted the raid, injuring three individuals.
The dire electricity shortages, exacerbated by a 13-year-long conflict, have severely impacted Syria’s energy sector, al-Souria Net.
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This visit marks Amir-Abdollahian’s first trip to Syria since October 13
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Abdollahian condemned the illegal presence of U.S. forces in Syria.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is scheduled to visit the capital Damascus next week, Athr Press says.
The resistance’s achievements in Gaza are seen as crucial for the broader strategy of the resistance axis, Tahseen Halabi writes in al-Watan.
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Nine individuals, including civilians, lost their lives, and 13 others sustained injuries in a raid reportedly carried out by Israel.
Damascus strongly condemned the United States for using baseless justifications for its recent military actions in Syrian territories, according to al-Baath.
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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Syria’s Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Faisal al-Mekdad, engaged in a constructive phone conversation with his Omani counterpart, al-Baath reports.
The Global Gathering to Support the Choice of Resistance reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with Syria, Tishreen says.
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aisal al-Mekdad emphasized the urgent need to address Israeli practices in the occupied Syrian Golan, al-Baath reports.
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The attack on Sayyida Zeinab occurred shortly after a Syrian passenger plane arrived from Baghdad at Damascus International Airport, according to Sawt al-Asima.
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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.
President al-Assad acknowledged the responsibility and transparency demonstrated by the committee in facilitating rich dialogues across party branches
The next international meeting on Syria is scheduled for the second half of 2024.
Syria criticized the US and some European countries for attempting to justify Israeli aggression in Gaza, according to al-Baath.
The recent aerial bombardment targeted a weapons convoy originating from Iraq in the city of Bukamal in Deir-ez-Zor.
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The 21st International Meeting on Syria, following the Astana format, commenced on Wednesday morning in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.
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Geir Pedersen acknowledged Iran’s constructive contribution to combating terrorism and facilitating a political resolution to the Syrian crisis, according to al-Baath.
As reported by the correspondent of Syria TV, the Dutch judiciary sentenced Mustafa al-Dahoudi, a former member of the Quds Brigade militia, to a 12-year prison term.
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Mohammed Nour al-Hamad, a native of Idleb’s countryside, played a pivotal role as the leader of his group in various battles, Sawt al-Asima says.
Israeli Operations Target Key Iranian Figures in Syria, Signaling Strategic Shift, according to Syria TV.
The Hemo base is of strategic importance, housing training centers for SDF special forces and a U.S. intelligence office, according to Athr Press.
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The Mazzeh area in western Damascus, where the explosion occurred, encompasses several security and military headquarters, Syria TV says.
The ministry reported that the Israeli aggression led to the destruction of a residential building in Damascus, according to al-Baath.
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The Khorramshahr missile shares similarities with North Korea’s Hwasong-10, Syria TV writes.
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The Parliament speakers of Iran and Syria reaffirmed their country’s steady support for Palestine, according to al-Baath.
Dandi condemned the US’ veto use as a means to shield Israel, according to Tishreen.
A local source in the countryside of Damascus informed al-Souria Net that Ali Okasha held the position of battalion commander for the Free Army.
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Bassam Sabbagh, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, welcomed Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations.
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Syria said the “enemy executed an air aggression from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan”, targeting multiple points in the outskirts of Damascus.
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U.S. Ambassador Robert Wood delivered a stern message about the ongoing crisis in the region, criticizing the Assad regime.
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Khaji denounced the recent actions in the Gaza Strip, labelling them as “Zionist crimes”, according to Tishreen.
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Mekdad and Amir-Abdollahian called for facilitating aid access to the Palestinian people, according to al-Baath.
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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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A controversial law effectively permits the indiscriminate seizure of Syrian citizens’ assets, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Assad hoped for the rejuvenation in the party’s operational system, according to al-Baath.
Vershinin and Sabbagh underscored the importance of averting the spread of the ongoing Gaza war to neighbouring countries, according to al-Modon.
Shakour was serving as ambassador in Paris when France24 announced her defection, which she later refuted on state television, according to Syria TV.
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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.
Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler emphasized that Turkey will not withdraw its forces from Syrian territory, according to Athr Press.
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Iran wants to channel the funds from Syria to Tehran via a railway connecting the port of Khomeini in Khuzestan, southwestern Iran, to the Mediterranean Sea, Syria TV says.
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The Israeli airstrike specifically targeted a farm situated in the Sayeda Zeinab area of the Damascus countryside, according to Athr Press.
During a Meeting with Abdollahian, Arnous addressed the issue of Israeli actions in Syrian territories, according to al-Baath.
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Prime Minister Arnous expressed Syria’s dedication to developing bilateral relations with Iran, according to al-Baath.
Syria said the veto grants “Israel” the liberty to continue its assaults and killings of Palestinians, according to al-Watan.
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Syrian regime military accounts claimed that air defences successfully repelled Israeli air aggression, al-Modon writes.
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As reported by SANA, Mekdad reaffirmed Syria’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people’s legitimate struggle.
Unit 340’s scope extends beyond Syria, encompassing Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen, according to Syria TV.
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Tasnim News, Iran’s news agency, quoted the IRGC’s public relations, stating that two “advisers were killed by the Zionist entity”, according to Enab Baladi.
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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Mekdad reiterated Syria’s strong condemnation of Israel’s actions in Gaza, according to al-Baath.
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Syria criticized Western nations for politicizing Syria’s humanitarian issues by imposing preconditions and not fulfilling their commitments to humanitarian project
Despite Iran’s consistent denials, the majority of attacks targeting U.S. forces in Syria and Iraq have been claimed by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a group aligned with Teheran.
The U.S. Representative commended the peaceful protests in Al-Suweida, emphasizing the Syrian people’s rights to peaceful assembly.
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A prevalent theory absolves Assad of direct responsibility for the airport, considering it under Iran’s purview, al-Modon writes.
On Tuesday, high-level discussions took place in Moscow between Syrian and Russian officials, focusing on recent Israeli attacks, according to Tishreen.
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Syria emphasized the connection between these recent Israeli aggressions and the brutal assault on the Gaza Strip, according to al-Baath.
The Iranian plane discreetly entered Syrian airspace, deactivating its navigation devices over Iraqi territory, Sawt al-Asima says.
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On the second day of the Gaza truce, a tragic airstrike in Idlib claimed ten innocent lives, Saba Madawar writes in al-Modon.
Despite repeated Israeli airstrikes on Damascus and Aleppo international airports, the Assad regime remains silent, Sawt al-Asima writes.
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An opposition website highlighted notable movements of weapons by the Lebanese Hezbollah an hour before the bombing, according to Syria TV.
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Syria expressed grave concern over the escalating Israeli atrocities against the Palestinian people, according to al-Baath.
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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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The French judiciary’s issuing arrest warrants against a sitting head of state and top officials represents a historic legal precedent.
Iran aims to reinforce its forces in its areas of presence in Syria, according to Baladi News.
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The Foreign Minister added that the contemporary world is increasingly rejecting European colonial history, according to al-Watan.
Syria accused the west of enabling Israel to posses and develop weapons of mass destruction, according to al-Baath.
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On November 13th, 2023, in the regions surrounding Hama, Idleb, and Aleppo, Syrian military units successfully intercepted and brought down several drones, according to al-Baath.
The summit’s outcomes left some observers and groups dissatisfied, Athr Press writes.
Media sources report that the Israeli strikes focused on an area southeast of Homs, encompassing Hezbollah’s headquarters, according to Shaam Network.
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The arab and islamic leaders emphasized the imperative of breaking the siege on Gaza and facilitating the immediate entry of humanitarian aid convoys.
Assad said that the recent aggression against Gaza should be seen in the context of previous Zionist massacres against Palestinians, according to al-Baath.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that the U.S. Air Force targeted a “weapons facility” in eastern Syria, Baladi News says.
It is evident that the Iranian axis is not willing to sacrifice the Syrian regime to protect the Hamas movement, according to Ibrahim Rayhan in Syria TV.
Pro-regime news pages confirmed that Israeli warplanes targeted regime air defence and early warning systems in Suweida, according to al-Modon.
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Hezbollah withdrew its members from positions in Northern Syria as war between Israel and Hamas is ragging, according to al-Souria Net.
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According to al-Watan, preliminary discussions for the emergency Arab summit will kick off in Riyadh on Tuesday.
The Palestine Branch accused these Palestinian activists of staging a demonstration in support of Gaza without obtaining prior security authorization, according to Syria TV.
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Syria said Western leaders persistently pursue a policy of deceit and double standards when it comes to the suffering of Palestinian victims, according to al-Baath.
Syria issed a “strongly worded declaration” on recent statements made by an israeli minister, according to al-Thawra.
Moroccan media said this move undermines any potential resumption of relations between Rabat and Damascus, al-Souria Net reports.
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A plane affiliated with Mahan Air, linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, landed at the Hemeimeem base last Thursday, Sawt al-Asima writes.
US forces recently dispatched military and logistical reinforcements to their base located in the city of al-Shadadi, according to Athr Press.
Cham Wings has declined to operate any flights from Iran to Syria, al-Souria Net reports.
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Iran expressed deep concerns regarding the presence of US occupation forces in Syria, according to al-Watan.
Pedersen emphasized the increasingly dangerous situation in Syria due to the escalation of violence, according to Orient Net.
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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.
Israeli warplanes conducted four airstrikes in the western countryside of Daraa, according to Baladi News.
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Mekdad said those who support Israel will soon come to regret their actions, according to al-Baath.
US fighter jets conducted a series of raids targeting Iranian militia sites in eastern Syria, according to Syria TV.
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.
The peaceful popular movement in Suweida has now entered its third month, Baladi News writes.
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The Ministry reiterated that the recent aggression underscores Israel’s aggressive expansionism, according to al-Baath.
Mekdad emphasized that Israel has consistently pursued a policy of territorial expansion in an interview with al-Watan.
SANA reported that the attack was done by Iraqi groups, according to Enab Baladi.
The ongoing Israeli aggressions against Syria underline a sense of desperation and anxiety on Israel’s part, according to al-Baath.
Confidential sources have informed Sowt al-Asima that Damascus International Airport is set to resume operations by the end of this week.
Abdallah Bou Habib met his syrian counterpart in Damascus, monday, according to Athr Press.
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Fighters came prepared with anti-armour missiles and Iranian-made Ababil drones, according to Sawt al-Asima.
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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.
The majority of Syrian students sent abroad—estimated to be between 90 and 95 percent—have declined to return to Syria, according to Shaam Network.
The Syrian Humanitarian Organization deems the deliberate targeting of civilian and medical facilities, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
This decision comes after necessary repairs were carried out to address the damage inflicted by Israeli airstrikes, Enab Baladi writes.
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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Abdollahian consistently calls for an immediate halt to Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, according to Athr Press.
Iranian militias and Assad’s forces have undertaken the evacuation of personnel and equipment from multiple location, according to Orient Net.
These restrictions will remain in effect until a different decision is made, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The National Army launched a guided missile at a vehicle carrying members of the Assad militia on the Salloum front, according to Orient News.
Unions affiliated with the Syrian regime planned to organize a pro-Bashar al-Assad march in Suweida, according to al-Tareek.
Presidents al-Assad and Putin explored strategies to halt Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip, according to Athr Press.
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.
Iranian pilgrims travelling to Damascus were previously accommodated on a weekly flight departing from Tehran, according to Enab Baladi.
Some say that the Assad regime and Iran may be pressuring Moscow to launch a major military campaign to retake Idleb, according to Baladi News.
This situation unfolds as Israeli aircraft continue to launch missile strikes against both the Syrian regime and Iranian positions in Syria, Shaam network writes.
This directive encompasses all regime forces deployed along the border areas in Damascus, Quneitra, and Daraa, al-Modon writes.
Five passenger planes were stranded on the tarmac due to the damage sustained by the airport’s runway, according to Athr Press.
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Abdollahian was en route to Damascus as part of a regional tour originating in Iraq, according to Syria TV.
Both presidents reaffirmed their unwavering support for the Palestinian people, according to al-Watan.
Syria expressed its reservations about wording that might imply equality between the Israeli occupier and the Palestinian people living under occupation, according to al-Baath.
This latest incident constitutes the fourth Israeli assault on Damascus International Airport and the fifth on Aleppo International Airport, according to Athr Press.
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Attendees at the meeting expressed full confidence that the countries and forces within the Axis of Resistance would not allow the enemy to isolate the people in Gaza, according to al-Watan.
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The naval power of the United States is being deployed to deter and inflict harm upon Hezbollah and the Assad regime, according to Orient Net.
Sindawi stressed the coordination between the resistance factions and the wider axis of resistance, according to al-Watan.
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Sources told Baladi News that the reinforcements consist of drones, Iranian Fajr missiles, and advanced weaponry.
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Syria reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Palestinian people in their battle against Zionist terrorism, according to al-Baath.
Additional SDF sites were hit in the village of Taweelah in the western countryside of Tal Tamr, according to Hashtag Syria.
The Syrian government declared a three-day official mourning period beginning tomorrow, October 6th 2023, according to al-Baath.
Syria underlined the pressing need for the international community to address ongoing violations of human rights and international law by Israel, according to al-Watan.
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.
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Ambassador Sabbagh asserted that the United States has inflicted significant damage on Syria’s oil sector, al-Watan writes.
Turkish intelligence conducted a targeted operation against Uman Darwish, a prominent leader within the YPG, Syria TV writes.
King Abdullah underscored the importance of engaging with Iraq to counter Iranian influence, according to Syria TV.
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Sheikh Tamim asserted that Syria requires a comprehensive settlement achieved through a political process, according to al-Modon.
The U.S. is eager to initiate the project within a year to counter China’s growing influence, according to Iyad Jaafari in Syria TV.
President al-Assad will be joined by a prominent political and economic delegation, according to Athr Press.
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The group was was an initiative by the former Iranian Quds Force commander, Qassem Soleimani, according to Syria TV.
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Mekdad accused western powers of attempting to impose their rules on other nations, according to al-Watan.
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.
Bashar al-Assad of Syria welcomed Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his delegation to the heart of Damascus, according to al-Watan.
The regime’s strategy involves sowing discord among the residents of Suweida itself, Syria TV says.
Secret meeting between Louqa and Nasrallah delved into multifaceted regional dynamics, according to Syria TV.
Syria claims the attack is primarily driven by a desire to divert attention from escalating crises within Israel, according to al-Watan.
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the Israeli attack caused significant damage to the airport’s runway and rendering it temporarily non-functional, according to Baladi News.
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Under the headline “A Fallacy, Not a Revival: Unmasking Deceit and Charlatans,” Al-Baath dismisses the ongoing protests.
Hundreds of individuals from various cities and towns within the Suweida governorate converged at al-Karama Square, according to Syria TV.
Ongoing protests in the rural areas of Aleppo have shed light on the monopolistic practices of the al-Anwar Company, according to al-Modon.
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Recently, pro-government journalists and activists have begun to turn against their government.
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In Moscow, the Defense Minister conveyed Syria’s profound gratitude towards Russia, according to al-Baath.
Hamas intends to reestablish its office in Damascus and appoint a representative in the near future, according to al-Souria Net.
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Israeli shelling led to fires breaking out at several locations around Damascus, according to Baladi News.
Assad expressed hope for the development of stronger Arab institutions, according to SANA.
The blast originated from an explosive device planted within a vehicle belonging to Military Security, according to Baladi News.
The countries endorsing normalization with Assad are becoming increasingly uneasy, Riad Maoases writes in al-Tareek.
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Syria expressed its condemnation of the persistent aggressive and terrorist policies of the Israeli occupation authorities, according to al-Baath.
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Mekdad’s visit to Tehran primarily focused on political and economic matters, Athr Press writes.
The “Great Middle East Deal” puts Syria as a land of frontier, Abdel Nasser Al-Ayed writes for al-Modon.
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The platform was part of a package of monetary policy measures taken by the regime in 2021 to control the exchange rate of the Syrian pound, according to al-Modon.
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Minister of Industry, Abdelkader Jokhadar, held discussions with Bahrain’s Ambassador to Syria, Waheed Mubarak Sayyar, according to Tishreen.
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Luna al-Shibl, the media adviser to the President of the Syrian regime, played a decisive role in the Minister of Information’s decision, according to Syria TV.
Both President al-Assad and the Iraqi Prime Minister emphasized the significance of the strong bond between Iraq and Syria, according to al-Watan.
Al-Watan says the Ukrainian army established a special battalion for SDF fighters.
Israel still strongly opposes any increase in Iranian influence over Syrian airports and seaports, Iyad al-Jaafara underlines in al-Modon.
The U.S. is trying to implement a plan in Suweida with the local Druze population similar to the eastern Syria region run by the SDF, according to Athr Press.
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Mekdad extended congratulations to Azerbaijan for successfully hosting this NAM meeting, according to al-Watan.
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The private company will assume the responsibilities of civil aviation operations, al-Baath reveals.
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Israel has carried out numerous airstrikes on targets in government-controlled parts of Syria in recent years, Zaman al-Wasl writes.
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While the normalization process with Assad predates Biden’s presidency, his administration seeks to engage with it, Shady Aladdin writes in Syria TV.
Lavrentiev stated that all parties involved have endorsed a road map to facilitate the advancement of normalized relations, Athr Press states.
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The concluding statement of Astana 20 emphasized the continuation of talks regarding the normalization of relations between Turkey and the Assad regime, al-Souria Net reports.
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Video clips circulated by activists showed the airstrikes targeting multiple locations in the Damascus countryside, according to al-Souria Net.
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The Syrian Air Corporation has initiated the process of equipping its offices in the Saudi capital, al-Modon reports.
The impact of the Arab League’s decision on Israel’s freedom to operate in Syrian airspace remains uncertain, Baladi News writes.
Syria criticized Israel’s aggressive behaviour and its nuclear capabilities, according to al-Baath.
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The files acquired by Syria TV reveal extensive Iranian economic plans in Syria.
The Iraqi Foreign Minister affirmed the deep and historic nature of the relations between the two countries, according to al-Baath.
The strikes hit a Hezbollah headquarters in southern Syria, among other targets, al-Souria Net reports.
An Israeli airstrike targeted a position belonging to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in the Bekaa region, according to Athr Press.
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Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Shaaban regarded Syria’s challenging decade-long experience as a lesson that holds valuable insights for the entire region, according to al-Watan.
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Lebanese intellectuals have released a statement denouncing the despicable and discriminatory campaign against Syrian citizens, according to al-Modon.
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Raisi described the relationship between his country and Syria as “strategic and deep.”
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The Israeli aggression on Aleppo airport caused damage to the runway, Athr Press 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.
A Enab Baladi correspondent said that the Syrian regime forces conducted a search operation in the area.
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Assad recently issued a decree announcing the dismissal of Amr Salem from his position as Minister of Internal Trade, according to Rozana.
The shelling of the site was a response to an escalation on the occupied Syrian Golan front on Saturday-Sunday night, according to al-Modon.
One person was killed and four others were wounded on Sunday during three assassination incidents in the city of Nawa, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
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Mazloum Abdi survived a drone attack on Friday while he was at Sulaymaniyah Airport in Iraqi Kurdistan, according to al-Souria Net.
The Quds Brigade faction in Syria has claimed responsibility for targeting Israeli occupation sites in the Syrian Golan, according to al-Modon.
Wassim al-Zarqan was assassinated while travelling on the road between the town of Qaita and the city of al-Sanamayn, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
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The rocket fire was attributed to Palestinian factions in Lebanon, al-Tareeq reports.
Despite reservations expressed by the participating countries, sources claim that the Moscow meeting had a positive outcome, according to al-Modon.
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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Asylum was granted to Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi, who is accused of committing “crimes against humanity” and torturing detainees, according to al-Souria Net.
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A suspected former commander of the Hurras al-Din faction was reportedly killed in the drone strike, according to Baladi News.
The Israeli army has confirmed that it has heightened its state of security and military readiness along both the Syrian and Lebanese borders, according to Athr Press.
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Israel has been conducting attacks for several years against targets it claims are linked to Iran in Syria, according to al-Modon.
During a meeting on Saturday with newly sworn-in ministers, the significance of communication and transparency with citizens, according to al-Watan.
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Sources indicated to Baladi News that the targeted area was the site of the assassination of the Lebanese Hezbollah militia leader, Imad Mughniyeh.
Ali Ahmed denounced the occupation’s increased efforts to construct wind turbines on the Syrian Golan Heights, according to al-Watan.
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The National Platform for NGOs “Tasharek” was launched by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, according to al-Watan.
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The Israeli Mossad is responsible for the assassination, according to Athr Press.
Israeli analysts predict that in the next five years, Washington and, consequently Israel will face more crises, according to al-Watan.
Israeli airstrikes targeted on Sunday the Scientific Research Center in the Masyaf area of the Hama governorate, according to Baladi News.
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The Israeli media has suggested that the presence of advanced weapons at the airfield motivated the strike.
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Kodmani is the author of numerous books, research and academic papers on democratization in the Arab world, according to Syria TV.
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The U.S. and global withdrawal from Syria encouraged Arab countries and Turkey to look for an alternative mechanism to resolve the Syrian crisis, according to Bassam Barabandi.
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The total number of aid planes that have arrived in Syria is now 174, with 71 of them coming from the UAE, al-Watan reports.
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After the earthquake, Jordan’s foreign minister Ayman Safadi arrived to Syria on Wednesday in the first such visit since the Syrian conflict.
Netanyahu seeks to make it clear to the Iranian regime that air strikes will continue in Syria, according to Orient Net.
Mekdad asked European countries to send aid to Syria, according to Athr Press.
At least 2,300 people have been killed after two powerful earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria.
Netanyahu said he agreed with Putin to avoid any military confrontation in Syrian airspace, Baladi News says.
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Relations between the Syrian regime and Iran have recently been tense against the backdrop of Tehran’s delay in oil supply, according to Syria TV.
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Iran has changed its strategy to enhance the deployment of its proxy air defence capabilities in Syria to deal with Israeli airstrikes, according to Baladi News.
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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.
President al-Assad stressed that Damascus is keen on continuous communication and coordination with Iran, according to SANA.
Arnous called for intensifying the efforts to serve flights, passengers and airlines, according to SANA.
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.
According to a Enab Baladi correspondent, the Israeli army has named the road “Sufa 53.”
The Damascus International Airport went out of service as a result of an Israeli aggression, according to SANA.
Ernesto Che Guevara’s daughter defend the right of return for the Palestinian people, according to SANA.
At least 3,825 people were killed in Syria in 2022, the lowest annual toll since the outbreak of the Syrian conflict, according to al-Modon.
Israeli warplanes launched air raids on regime positions at dawn on Tuesday in the vicinity of Damascus airport, according to Baladi News.
Protesters demanded all gangs affiliated with Hezbollah and Iran and drug traffickers out of Suweida, according to Orient Net.
Syria accused the U.S. of being behind that decision, according to SANA.
Israel claimed responsibility for a recent airstrike on a convoy that had entered Syria from Iraq, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Iranian leadership had pledged to Damascus that it would send more ships loaded with oil, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Jeffrey stressed that the Syrian regime must take steps to resolve the security concerns of its neighbours, according to Syria TV.
David Barnea revealed the content of Cohen’s last transmission, received on January 19, 1965.
Syria has always been standing by Palestine and its cause, according to the Syria Times.
Switzerland expresses concerns over Turkey’s policy in Syria, Israel drops flyers over Quneitera and HTS reportedly involved in ISIS leader killing. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Human rights groups and UNHCR say conditions in Syria are not safe for many people to return, according to al-Souria Net.
92 countries voted in favour of the resolution entitled “The Syrian Golan”, while 8 countries voted against it, according to SANA.
Syria denounced the UNSC’s silence about the occupation of the Golan, according to SANA.
Israel has carried out dozens of airstrikes on posts in Syria in the recent years, according to North Press.
Rocket attack targets U.S. base, Syria and Iran deploying new air defences, and Jordan intercepts drug smuggling attempt. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Faisal al-Mekdad said that the primary role of diplomacy now lies in the economic field, according to al-Watan.
Iran said the Syrian people have been the victim of Zionist aggressions for years, according to SANA.
Israeli strike, ISIS attack and Italian drug trafficker arrested in Syria. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
A Canadian charity announced its project to build a residential village in northern Syria, according to al-Souria Net.
Turkey could start a major military operation in Syria, according to Baladi News.
Syria required Israel’s accession to the non-proliferation treaty, according to SANA.
The Syrian air defence forces shot down three of the eight missiles, according to Athr Press.
Israeli strike on Syria, Turkey targets Hassakeh, and religious fatwa against migration. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The resolution on the occupied Syrian Golan was voted in favour by 148 States, according to al-Watan.
Elias Bou Saab has called for communicating “directly and publicly” with Damascus, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Israel targeted a convoy of vehicles suspected of smuggling Iranian weapons after crossing the border from Iraq, according to North Press.
Opposition in Turkey for AKP event, second batch of refugees return from Lebanon, and Pakistan offers scholarships to Syrian students. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
In technical terms, the dispute consists of overlapping claims concerning the two countries’ maritime borders, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Faisal Mekdad visited Tehran to express Syria’s support for Iran, according to SANA.
Bassam Sabbagh accused Israel of grave violations of international law, according to SANA.
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.
Syria called for an end to Israeli entity crimes perpetrated in the occupied Arab territories, according to SANA.
The recent Israeli airstrike, according to North Press monitoring, followed a halt for over a month.
Mekdad discussed Sunday with his Iranian counterpart the latest regional and international developments of mutual interests, according the Syria Times.
U.S. criticizes Assad and Hamas, Israeli aggression on Damascus, Lebanon to negotiate maritime borders with Syria. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Lavrentiev pointed out that restoring Syrian-Turkish relations to their normal level requires good intentions from the Turkish leadership, according to al-Watan.
This absence of air strikes in Syria comes as tensions continue to escalate between Israel and Russia, Athr Press reports.
The SOC secretary-general stressed that the Palestinian cause is the cause of the Arab nation, according to the SOC Media Department.
President Bashar al-Assad affirmed that Syria stayed still in supporting the resistance despite the war waged on it, according to Athr Press.
Tallaa said the Global Coalition sought to merge Maghaweir al-Thowra into the SDF, according to North Press.
The SOHR said Iran and its proxy militias have unprecedented influence in most areas under the control of the Syrian regime, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Jordanian Prime Minister Ayman Safadi said his country was mobilizing “regional and international support for an Arab-led political process,” according to Jusoor Research Center.
Pedersen says the situation in Syria is becoming more difficult by the day, according to North Press.
Syrians can expect violence to intensify as Russia demonstrates to its friends in the region it will stay the course in Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Mekdad asserted the importance of building a new multipolar world order in which all states work under the principles of the UN charter, according to SANA.
Israel preferred to only send a message by attacking the agency’s property, according to al-Modon.
Israeli forces are known for firing at anyone who approaches the border, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Hezbollah decided to redeploy in Syria to help Damascus confront Israeli pressure, according to Nedaa Post.
Hezbollah is trying to smuggle GPS devices that allow factories in Syria to turn “dumb” missiles into “precision” ones, according to Syria TV.
Bassam Sabbagh said that security and stability in Syria are only possible if the west stops its intervention in domestic affairs, according to SANA.
Hamas issued a statement stressing its intention to build and develop “solid relations” with the Syrian regime, according to Enab Baladi.
Syria abstains from responding to Israeli aggressions because it is focused on the “liberation” of Idleb and the Northeast, according to al-Watan.
The SOHR issued a report on narcotic manufacturing in areas under Iran-backed militias’ influence in Deir-ez-Zor, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
For the second time in just a week, Israel targeted the Aleppo International Airport last Tuesday. A message to Bashar al-Assad?
Israel discovered that Syria was building a nuclear reactor in the deserts of Deir-ez-Zor, according to North Press.
The Official SANA News Agency reported a new Israeli strike on the Aleppo International Airport Tuesday night.
The Iranian foreign ministry reaffirmed that Iran is only present in Syria in an “advisory capacity,” according to Shaam Network.
A record number of Druze in the Golan are quietly moving towards becoming Israelis, according to al-Souria Net.
Mekdad said Israel was “playing with fire” and that Syria won’t remain silent, according to SANA.
The system was brought back to Russia to strengthen its defence, according to al-Souria Net.
Syria stresses the need to respect the rights of all state parties to peacefully use nuclear energy, according to the Syria Times.
An Israeli airstrike Thursday on the Syrian city of Masyaf destroyed a warehouse containing more than 1,000 Iranian-made missiles, according to the Jerusalem Post.
The British Special Envoy for Syria said Israeli airstrikes against Iranian military posts are the only effective way to end the crisis, according to North Press.
Israel considers the presence of Iranian drones near its borders as a threat to its security, according to al-Modon.
This is the second targeting of Russian forces during the month of August, according to Syrian Today.
Iran did not elaborate on the details of the killing of Officer Alijani in Syria, according to Orient Net.
During a visit to Moscow, Faisal al-Mekdad highlighted the importance of Syrian-Russian relations, according to SANA.
Aser Heranci, Head of the Syria Support Youth Movement of the Spanish Communist Party, visited Damascus on top of a delegation, according to SANA.
The attack occurred hours after Israeli airstrikes on western and central Syria killed three soldiers, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The SOC said that the Syrian people in their entirety stand with their Palestinian brothers.
Pro-regime supporters have posted criticism of Hamas and described it as treacherous, according to al-Modon.
Mekdad’s diplomatic activity was centred around the Israeli aggression on Palestine, according to the Syria Times.
Bouthaina Shaaban accused the U.S. of shielding Israel from accountability for its crimes, according to SANA.
Sabbagh said Israel’s nuclear program poses a threat to regional peace and stability, according to SANA.
Israel says the implementation of the air defence system did not impact coordination with Russia, according to Syria TV.
The attack also caused material damage, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Three soldiers were killed and seven others were injured as a result of the midnight attack, according to SANA.
Turkey says it is still attached to its planned military operation against the SDF.
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.
Israel fears the Russian-Iranian rapprochement will hinder its military operations in Syria, according to Baladi News.
Individuals close to Hezbollah were killed in various areas, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Shaam Network has monitored the deaths of at least six soldiers of varying military ranks.
An Israeli drone targeted a leader close to Lebanon’s Hezbollah in the town of Hader, according to al-Souria Net.
A Syrian diplomat said at an OPCW event that it was Russia’s right to defend itself against aggression, according to SANA.
Tel Aviv is aware of the project and is determined to stop Syria from acquiring an Iranian air defence network, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Syrian Islamic Council said it rejects the Iranian axis, but also normalization with Israel, according to Syria TV,
Russia called the Israeli attacks “unacceptable”, according to the Syria Times.
Ankara said there was “no need to hurry” a military operation in Northern Syria, according to Arab News.
Shaaban praised the strong Palestinian popular will in the defence of the al-Aqsa mosque, according to the Syria Times.
Iran will do its utmost to prevent a Turkish “military operation” in Syrian territory, according to al-Watan.
Sabbagh said some countries’ blind bias in favour of Israel was exposed, according to SANA.
Regime cronies are seizing the oil and selling it in the black market for profit, according to al-Iqtissad.
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.
Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said lines of communication exist between Turkish and Syrian intelligence open periodically, according to Syrian Telegraph.
The agreement is a breach in the wall of the regime’s isolation.
Lavrov reiterated Russia’s stance on resolving the crisis in Syria in accordance with UN Resolution 2254, according to SANA.
All travel tickets booked as of Thursday are now valid and flights will resume normally, according to the Syria Times.
A report by the Jusoor Center for Studies sheds light on the agreement that Lebanon announced with Syria and Egypt, according to Shaam Network.
Mekdad stressed that Syria wants to build strong and constructive relations with its Arab brothers, according to al-Watan.
The statement renewed “the commitment to advance the political settlement process under the leadership and ownership of Syria,” according to the Syria Times.
The airport is not entirely prepared for such traffic, according to Hashtag Syria.
The UN SG has reiterated his readiness to help member states solve their disputes peacefully, according to al-Watan.
A Russian diplomat said Moscow will do all it can to avoid “complications” in Syria, according to SANA.
The threat came days after Israel bombed and completely disrupted the Damascus International Airport, according to Elaph.
The statement denounced the Turkish regime’s evasion and reluctance to fulfill its commitments under the Astana and Sochi processes, according to SANA.
Russia was informed of the details of the attack, according to North Press.
The PM instructed the workers to take all measures that can facilitate and simplify the procedures for the arrival and departure of travellers, the Syria Times.
Several figures loyal to the Assad regime criticized the Israeli raids on Damascus International Airport, according to Shaam Network.
SANA reports that only material damages were reported following an Israeli aggression near Damascus.
Busy with its war in Ukraine, Russia is withdrawing gradually from Syria, according to Baladi News.
It is never too late to pursue determined efforts to secure some semblance of justice and accountability. The Syrian Observer sits with Charles Lister.
Four killed at Jordan-Syria border, Israeli strike near Damascus and Russian diplomat threatens to shut cross-border aid. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The latest Israel attacks on Syria had additional significance, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Mekdad affirmed Syria’s keenness to strengthen joint Arab action, according to SANA.
As Moscow is busy in Ukraine, Tehran is ready to seize the opportunity in Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Ambassador Hussam al-Din Ala denounced the treatment of the people of Donbas, according to the Syria Times.
Ten devices from the Israeli company will be installed to solve the water crisis for the Syrian people, according to Syria TV.
The Israeli enemy has targeted the vicinity of Hader town in Quneitra’s northern countryside, causing only material damage, according to SANA.
The two sides discussed enhancing cooperation between Syria and the WHO with the aim of supporting the country in providing healthcare to citizens, according to the Syria Times.
Iranian forces are replacing Russian soldiers as they withdraw from their positions to fight in Ukraine, according to al-Souria Net.
Khamenei said Syria gained the respect of the world after it resisted the war against it, according to al-Jazeera.
Busy with its war in Ukraine, Russia’s influence in Syria is decreasing, according to al-Hal Net.
Russia affirms that Israel supports neo-nazi groups in Ukraine, according to SANA.
Mekdad and Abdollahian exchanged congratulations on the phone on the occasion of Eid-el Fitr, according to SANA.
Russia condemned the Israeli attack that killed four soldiers and injured three others, according to SANA.
Syria condemned the blatant Israeli aggression on the vicinity of Damascus at dawn on Wednesday, according to SANA.
Pedersen said the conflict in Syria gives rise to threats to international peace and security, according to North Press.
Syria reaffirmed its firm commitment to its right to return the whole Golan, occupied by Israel since 1967, according to SANA.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has reported clear points of disagreement with Turkey over the Syrian issue, according to al-Souria Net.
U.S. confirms support for SDF, but hints at infiltration in eastern Syria base, while Israel strikes west of Damascus. Catch up on everything that happened over the holidays.
Attacks on the regime and its allies from various actors are multiplying.
A book by Fredric Hof recounts the details of peace talks between Israel and Syria in 2011, according to North Press.
The Defense Minister of Israel said Assad must get away from Iran to be integrated in the region, according to Enab Baladi.
The Syrian and Iranian Foreign and Expatriates Ministries condemned the Israeli missile aggression committed Saturday, according to SANA.
Israel is targeting Iranian soldiers and facilities, according to al-Hal Net.
Former Israeli ambassador to Egypt, Yitzhak Levanon, said that the stability of Syria contributes significantly to the stability of the Middle East, according to Syria TV.
The Syrian regime president might visit Saudi Arabia and Egypt after the UAE.
Assad’s visit added more tension to the already strained relations between the U.S and the UAE, according to North Press.
An Israeli website claims that after the UAE, Assad will visit Saudi Arabia and Egypt, according to al-Souria Net.
Opposition groups in Daraa are claiming that the U.S. is getting in touch with them, according to al-Modon.
The Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amir Abdollahian will visit Damascus on Wednesday, according to al-Souria Net.
A delegation from the People’s assembly met with Indonesian parliamentarians, according to the Syria Times.
Al-Assad was welcomed in the UAE, his first visit to an Arab country since the beginning of the war in 2011, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed
Assad is keeping up his attempts to ensure the loyalty of religious minorities, such as Christians, according to Enab Baladi.
U.S. reinforcements joined military bases in northeastern Syria, following an attack by Iran on Erbil, according to al-Souria Net.
The war in Ukraine will weaken Russia and its support to Assad in Syria, according to Adnan Ali in al-Souria Net.
EXCERPTS
After the attacks on Erbil, Iranian militias across Syria undertook redeployment and repositioning operations, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Russian media published a video of Russian military units patrolling the Syrian side of the Golan Heights, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Iran said the bombardment of Erbil was a retaliation to the attack by Israel on its forces in Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Iran is behind the recent military adjustments in Syria by the regime, according to SY-24.
The Arab States called for Turkey to withdraw from Syria, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Two Iranian soldiers died as a result of an Israeli attack in Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Foreign minister of Syria affirms that cooperation between ISIS and Israel is ongoing, according to Athr Press.
As the security situation in southern Syria keeps deteriorating, regime officials are resorting to extortion against Daraa traders, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Military sources revealed to Sawt al-Asima, the positions targeted by the Israeli air force, at dawn on Monday, in the vicinity of Damascus, according to Sawt al-Asima.
The U.S. is using Syria to send messages to Russia over its war in Ukraine, according to al-Hal Net.
Iran is moving inside Syria to try and consolidate its position.
The Russian intervention in Syria was a demonstration of Putin’s capabilities, that he might reproduce in Ukraine, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Israel is worried that Putin might hinder its operations in Syria, after it expressed support to Ukraine, according to al-Watan.
Pedersen said he was glad the Constitutional Committee is reconvening in March, but he’s worried the Ukrainian war might ruin his plans, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Will the invasion of Ukraine by Russia have repercussions on Syria?
Pedersen met Sergey Lavrov in Moscow to discuss the effects of the military operation in Ukraine on Syria, according to al-Watan.
Israeli officials are worried that sanctions on Russia would hinder the cooperation between the two countries in Syria, according to SY-24.
The Israeli enemy targeted a number of points in the Quneitra Province on Wednesday, according to SANA.
AANES praised the recent declarations by Bogdanov about the importance of Kurds’ representation in constitutional talk, according to North Press.
Damascus sent military reinforcements to Suweida and began indirect negotiations
The Israeli delegation called for “placing the Druze in the Syrian constitution” following protests in Suweida, according to North Press.
The Israeli enemy targeted a number of points south of Damascus, causing material damage, according to SANA.
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.
Palestinians have raised $10 million in less than a month to build homes for Syrian refugees, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Syrian air defences intercepted the missiles launched by the Israeli air force, according to state news agency SANA
The Foreign Minister of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani stressed that it is unlikely that Qatar will normalize relations with Israel or the Assad regime, according to the Zaitun agency.
Russian military instructors are giving Syrian forces a training course on how to use new air defenses, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Israeli airstrikes targeted positions near the Syrian capital Damascus, according to SANA.
Honor crimes persist in Syria, Mekdad visits Paraguayan diplomat, and ISIS resurges. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Sheikh Jawdat Said, the thinker behind the non-violence school of Islam in Syria, has died in exile in Istanbul, according to Syria TV.
The permanent representative of Syria to the UN claimed that the U.S. was behind the events in Hassakeh, as it wants to revive ISIS, according to SANA.
UN Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, warned of continued escalation and continued suffering and violence on Syrians, according to Baladi News,
In an op-ed to Asharq al-Awsat, Omer Onhon affirmed that the war in Syria is far from over, despite Assad pretending that he is the victor.
Luna al-Shebel said on Tuesday that the economic embargo against Syria is a form of war that should be resisted, according to the Syria Times.
Healthcare worker killed in the al-Hol camp, Iran calls for lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria, and U.S. convoy expelled from Qamishli village. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Syria and Palestine discussed prospects of cooperation in agriculture, through supporting research and exchanging expertise, SANA writes.
The intensification of Russian activities in Syria is part of the struggle of influence between Iran and Russia, according to al-Hal Net.
Israeli strikes are not effective in reducing the influence of Iran in Syria and Lattakia, which is increasing by the minute, according to al-Hal Net.
A Palestinian official visiting Damascus has announced that President Mahmoud Abbas will visit Syria soon, according to Athr Press.
Jibril Rajoub was received by Faisal al-Mekdad in a rare visit to Damascus, where he congratulated president Assad on Syria’s victory over terrorism, according to SANA.
At a memorial ceremony to commemorate the martyrdom of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, Shaaban claimed the axis of resistance is fighting a moral war, according to al-Baath.
A delegation from the Palestinian Fatah movement will visit President Assad to deliver a letter from Mahmoud Abbas, according to Athr Press.
The secretary-general of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, has accused the U.S. of practicing daily crimes against the Syrian people, according to SANA.
A cyberattack by Iranian hackers targeted two Israeli news websites on the commemoration of the assassination of Soleimani, according to North Press.
A grim year awaits Syria in 2022, as it has to endure a collapsing economy and shifting regional dynamics, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Following the 17th International Meeting on Syria in the Astana format, Russia, Turkey, and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, and rejected unilateral coercive measures, according to SANA.
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 energy deal between Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon, hides a wide array of geopolitical implications, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Israeli raid on the Damascus International Airport, a U.S. military convoy intercepted by the army in Syria, and children conscripted by the SDF. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
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 soldier was killed Thursday in an Israeli missile raid from the occupied Golan Heights into southern Syria, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
A Syrian-American journalist visited Israel to attend the Miss Universe beauty pageant, sparking widespread controversy, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Sources in Syria and the UAE expect that Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi will soon visit Damascus and Abu Dhabi to discuss stability and cooperation, Rai al-Yom reports.
Israel targeted a shipment of Iranian weapons transiting through the port of Lattakia without Assad’s knowledge, according to SYRIA TV.
During his visit to Tehran, Syrian FM Faisal Mekdad has reaffirmed his commitment to improving strategic relations with Iran, SANA reports.
The Syrian Foreign Minister will be in Iran for two days to discuss bilateral relations, according to North Press.
Although EU countries have refused to recognize the legitimacy of Bashar al-Assad’s regime since the beginning of the Syrian revolution, this consensus is being challenged, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
During the G77 ministerial meeting, Faisal al-Mekdad has reaffirmed the determination of Syria to face the terrorist and economic war waged against it, according to al-Watan.
As the Russian rapprochement with Israel gets more and more apparent, the influence of Iran in Syria is undermined, according to al-Hal Net.
Four people were killed by an Israeli strike on central Syria, including two civilians, al-Araby al-Jadeed reports.
Cooperation with the regime in Syria will not necessarily lead to its moderation, Hazem Saghieh writes in an op-ed in Asharq al-Awsat.
Russia successfully pressured Iran to withdraw from the T4 airbase in central Homs, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
As the UAE bets on normalization with Assad to diminish Iranian influence in Syria, it remains unclear whether this strategy will work, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Iranian militias emptied the T4 military airport in eastern Homs and transported its equipment to another one in the south of the governorate, according to Baladi News.
The presence of Iran in Syria is central to the policies of normalization adopted by Arab countries, according to Ibrahim Hamidi in Asharq al-Awsat.
Russia claimed that Israeli airstrikes against Syria are unacceptable, but using power in response to such attacks will be unconstructive, North Press writes.
Israel carried out airstrikes on the Syrian capital and drones targetted Iranian positions in Deir-ez-Zor, according to North Press.
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.
Unidentified drones targeted, yesterday, areas held by Iran-backed factions in the eastern countryside of Deir-ez-Zor, according to North Press.
Russia has deployed a long-range missile air-defense system in the northeastern Raqqa governorate of Syria, close to U.S. positions, Asharq al-Awsat writes.
Israeli media revealed the identity of the new commander of Iranian operations in Syria, as subjects of discord between Iran and the Syrian regime grow, according to Syria TV.
With 144 votes in favor, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution in favor of the Syrian identity of the Golan, North Press 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.
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.
Syrian air defenses thwarted on Monday Israeli missile attack on military points in central and coastal areas of Syria, the Syria Times writes.
China expresses support to Syria, Iran evacuates base fearful of an Israeli attack, and racist attack in Turkey. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Following their meeting on October 22nd, Nafta Bennett and Vladimir Putin have agreed to let Israel attack Iran in Syria, while Russia turns a blind eye, according to al-Modon.
The Israeli enemy targeted the Damascus countryside for the second time this week, according to SANA.
COVID spreads in regime-controlled areas, the Central Bank of Syria denies the issuance of a new larger banknote, and Israel bombs Damascus’ suburb. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Exclusive sources have disclosed new details about Israel using rockets to target Hezbollah and Iranian militia positions near the town of al-Dimas in Rural Damascus, according to Sawt al-Asima.
Intelligence briefings given to Israeli MPs indicate that Iran is attempting to reinforce its anti-air capacities to fight Israel in the sky, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
On Monday morning, an Israeli drone targeted positions of Hezbollah and pro-regime militiamen in the southern Syrian governorate of Quneitra, according to Baladi News.
Syria has condemned yet another “aggression” by the Israeli occupation forces against the southern region of Syria, according to SANA.
The U.S. kills a senior al-Qaeda figure in Syria, Assad diverts funds from international humanitarian aid, and China condemns the Damascus bus attack. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
An attack near a bus carrying Syrian soldiers in the Syrian capital Damascus led to the death of 14 regime soldiers, sparking vengeful promises from the regime and condemnation by Russia and Iran, according to SANA and Syrian TV.
An Israeli army official responded to Russian accusations that Israel was using air cover to carry out strikes in Syria, adding that air traffic safety is one of the military’s top priorities, according to Baladi News.
Iran threatens Israel, unrest in Idleb, and Syria discusses relations with Serbia. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Syria has accused Israeli forces of assassinating Medhat al-Saleh, a former MP who had spent 12 years in jail in Israel, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
An Israeli airstrike in central Syria killed one Syrian soldier and three pro-Iranian fighters on Wednesday, a Britain-based war monitor said, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The U.S. Secretary of State said on Wednesday that his country rules out normalization with the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad, according to the Daily Sabah.
Ali Rami Makhlouf, the son of a crony and cousin of the Syrian President, appeared while driving a luxury car alongside an Israeli model in Los Angeles, according to al-Hal.
During a meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, Faisal al-Mekdad met with the heads of several delegations, according to The Syria Times.
Syria strongly condemned statements by the Prime Minister of the Israel occupation entity on increasing the number of Zionist settlers in the occupied Syrian Golan, SANA writes.
Rifaat al-Assad back to Syria, an Israeli attack on pro-government positions kills two, and Interpol welcomes the regime back. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
An Iranian general was kidnapped by Tel Avivi to be exchanged for information about the whereabouts of a missing Israeli pilot, according to Rai al-Yom.
The economic and energy crises in Lebanon are an opportunity for Assad to restore his regime’s regional status, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
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.
Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad affirmed during the UNGA that Syria’s war against terrorism will continue until it eliminates it, according to SANA.
Russia asks Israel to convince the U.S. on Syria, COVID19 wreaks havoc, and an anti-ISIS operation by the SDF. 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.
Syria’s representative to the UN called on the Human Rights Council to end practices of the Turkish regime which uses water to achieve political gains, according to SANA.
Airstrikes from unidentified drones killed three pro-Iran fighters in Deir-ez-Zor, according to the Daily Star.
Two Turkish soldiers were killed in Northern Syria, meeting between Israel and Russia to discuss coordination. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Two Syrian women have stood as candidates in Norway, where elections for parliament were scheduled for September 13th, according to Syria TV.
A high-profile Lebanese delegation in Damascus, an Israeli attack on Syria, and a call by activists to save Syria’s Daraa. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
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.
The recent Israeli attack on Syria and the subsequent Russian reaction showcased the increasingly frigid relations between Israel and Russia, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
After an agreement was reached in Daraa al-Balad, opposition activists are portraying it as a success that allowed them to keep Iran out, according to Baladi News.
Iranian media reported that the ship carrying Iranian oil, heading to Lebanon, entered Syrian territorial waters, according to al-Souria Net.
A massive oil spill caused by leakage from a power plant inside one of Syria’s oil refineries is spreading along the Syrian coast, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
King Abdullah II and President Putin discussed the situation in Southern Syria, primarily its humanitarian aspects, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Israeli airstrikes on Damascus and Homs, the SDF conducts business with companies under sanctions and arrests ISIS leaders in al-Hassakeh. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
A meeting is scheduled between President Putin and King Abdullah II to discuss the recent developments in Daraa, according to Baladi News.
Hassan Nasrallah called the U.S. claims of fighting ISIS in Syria a lie, accusing the ‘occupation forces’ of looting the country, the Syria Times writes.
Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy offers in his op-ed two tracks for a political settlement to end the conflict in Syria.
The situation in Daraa reveals a rift between Iran and Russia in Syria, as Iran is trying to sabotage the Russian-sponsored Status quo, according to North Press.
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.
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.
Armenak Tokmajyan, expert on borders and conflict, Syrian refugees, and local intermediaries in Syria, explains to the Syrian Observer how the position of Jordan on the conflict in Syria evolved.
Alexander Zorin is a Russian officer who has skillfully conducted Russia’s policy in Syria, by building connections with several stakeholders, according to Ibrahim Hamidi for Asharq al-Awsat.
Abdullah Al-Jabassini, a researcher at the European University Institute, talks to the Syrian Observer on the latest tension in Daraa.
President Assad of Syria praised the positive results yielded by coordination with Iran in the fight against terrorism, according to SANA.
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 Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that Syria thwarted a strike carried out by Israeli jets against the Sayeda Zainab a stronghold of Iran and its militias, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
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.
The leader of a pro-Iranian militia was killed in Syria after an attack by Israel, while another died under mysterious circumstances, according to SY-24.
Syrian and Russian forces have banned residents of the Yarmouk camp from visiting the cemetery during the Eid, as excavation works continue, according to SY-24.
A Russian center has revealed the details of the Israeli raid over Southern Aleppo, an area of particular importance to Iran, al-Souria net reports.
Talal Naji was elected to succeed Ahmed Jibril, who died on July 7th after months of sickness, as the leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
During his inauguration speech after taking his oath, President Bashar al-Assad reaffirmed his commitment to bolstering the Syrian economy, SANA reports.
Joseph Daher is a researcher specializing in political economy. He wrote extensively on Syria and Lebanon, and most notably authored “Syria after the Uprisings, The Political Economy of State Resilience.” He is affiliated with the European University Institute and its Wartime and Postconflict in Syria program.
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 guarantor countries of the Astana peace process have reaffirmed their commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, independence, and unity, SANA writes.
During a meeting with UN figures, Faisal al-Mekdad reaffirmed Syria’s claim on the occupied Golan Heights, according to SANA.
Syria strongly condemned recent statements by the US and Israel over the latter’s ownership of the Golan, SANA reports.
Syria confirmed its support to Cuba in the face of American sanctions, The Syria Times reports.
According to an Israeli newspaper, Assad hopes to improve his relations with Israel to move to Washington’s good side, Orient Net reports.
Syria accused Israel of being a rogue State, vowing not to give up on the occupied Golan Heights, The Syria Times reports.
The Russian Foreign Minister accused the US of looting Syria’s natural resources to finance separatist groups, according to SANA.
Syria rejected claims by the US secretary of State on the Israeli occupation of the Golan, The Syria Times reported.
The settlement in the Southern part of Syria, that keeps Assad’s forces out of the region of Deraa, is behind the low turnout in the presidential elections, according to Athar Press.
Syria participates in the 109th International Labor Conference, chemical weapons allegations, and transfer of ISIS militants. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
US President Biden’s policy towards Syria has not changed since Trump’s administration, argues Charles Lister, writing for Asharq Al-Awsat.
Syrians living in Denmark are being degraded by living in a racist country, writes Hazem Saghieh for Asharq Al-Awsat.
As part of a series of interviews on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, the Syrian Observer sits down with political scientist Steven Heydemann to analyze the economic roots of the Syrian war and current crises.
Russian and Israel foreign ministers have pledged to stop Iranian activities in Syria, reports Al-Souria Net.
Israel targets Iranian aircraft carrying weapons south of Damascus, reports North Press.
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.
Hezbollah’s recent visit to Moscow may be in order to probe Russia’s allegiance to Assad, writes Iran Insider.
Syria has not ruled out that Israel may be behind the act of aggression in European waters, according to SANA.
The head of the Association of Gulf Jewish Communities expects peace agreements between Syria and Israel soon, reports Jesr Press.
A government source has denied rumors of secret negotiations between Israel and Syria, according to SANA.
As the main foreign influence in Syria, Russia now has a considerable role in shaping the country’s future.
The search continues for Israeli spy’s remains in Damascus, while his family believes it might just be political propaganda ahead of Israeli general elections, writes Al-Souria Net.
The United Arab Emirates’ foreign minister has described Syria’s return to the Arab League as “inevitable,” writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Syria has shot down several Israeli missiles targeting Damascus, reports the Syrian Network for Human Rights.
A leaked secret message reveals that Assad called for Russian military intervention during the 2013 battles of eastern Ghouta, Sowt Al-Asime reports.
Syria receives coronavirus vaccines from Israel, 21 ISIS jihadists killed in the past 24 hours, and Israeli woman released by Syria in Russian-mediated prisoner swap. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
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.
A prisoner swap will see the release of two Syrians held in Israel, in exchange for an Israel woman who entered Syria by mistake, writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Astana process guarantors have condemned Israeli attacks on Syrian soil and the looting of Syrian oil, writes The Syria Times.
Israeli attacks on Syria will not protect Israel and its partners, reports SANA.
Netanyahu and Putin have discussed how to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, writes Zaman Al-Wasl.
Syrian Airlines announces Damascus-Doha flight, two Syrian army forces killed in Homs, and Kurdish-Arab brotherhood discussed. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Syria has shot down Israeli missiles near the administrative border between the Suweida and Damascus Governorates, reports Al-Masdar.
Russia’s special envoy for Syria has conducted a secret meeting with Assad and “guarantors” of the Astana process, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
Politicians from Suwedia have called for negotiations between all the parties in Syria and said that it is not too late for reconciliation writes North Press.
Syria has been categorical in its denial of any meeting taking place between the Syrian government and an Israeli delegation writes SANA.
A state of security chaos persists in southern Syria, with the latest attack killing three at a checkpoint in Quneitra reports Alsouria Net.
Israel has confirmed a meeting that is suspected to have taken place between a delegation and the Syrian government, regarding the removal of Iran reports North Press.
In an attempt to avoid further attacks by Israeli warplanes, Iranian militias have replaced their flag with that of the Syrian regime reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
At least five Syrian soldiers and 11 allied fighters were killed in Israeli air raids in eastern Syria, according to a Britain-based war monitor writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
It has been speculated that Israel will open a front with Iran in southern Syria, where they have been working to embed themselves report SY 24.
Israel have targeted a number of sites with missiles, causing damage to a radar base in the village of al-Dour reports Al-Masdar.
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.
Syria has condemned the recent attacks that occurred on the al-Salamiyah-Athria road and in the Kabajib area writes SANA.
The deputy commander of the Quds Force has insisted that Iran does not interfere in foreign countries and has also spoken of Iran’s close ties with Hezbollah writes Al-Masdar.
Israel have conducted another airstrike killing one, a car bomb killed children in northeastern Syria, calls for US to lift sanctions and ISIS launch attack against Syrian army. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Mohammad Reza Naqdi has confirmed that the number of Iranian fighters killed was suppressed and that the Syrian regime is to blame for Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian militias reports Alsouria Net.
Sergey Lavrov and Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani held a meeting to discuss issues faced by the region and efforts to secure stability writes Anadolu Agency.
During a meeting between Mikdad and Lavrov, the new Foreign Minister insisted that Assad must remain in power and that he has no intention of leaving office reports Annahar.
Bashar al-Jaafari has lashed out at the UN and demanded that foreign powers end their occupation of Syrian lands and halt support for separatist movements reports Al-Masdar.
Following Israeli plans to erect wind turbines on occupied land in the Syrian Golan, Syria has issued a strong condemnation, saying that the move is a breach of international law writes SANA.
Syria has expressed its support for the general strike called by citizens in the occupied Syrian Golan and reiterated its condemnation of Israeli actions in the area writes SANA.
Khaled al-Saleh, who worked as a senior rescue worker from Syria’s White Helmets civilian defence group, have been given refugee in Germany and flew there with his wife and children on Monday evening reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
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.
Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad has met with Hassan Rouhani and discussed challenges that the two countries face and means of strengthening their relationship writes SANA.
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.
Speaking at 25th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of Weapons, Syria has insisted that it does not use or own any chemical weapons writes SANA.
Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi has reportedly been settled in Austria, with the help of Israeli intelligence agents, after serving as chief of Syrian intelligence in Raqqa from 2009 until 2013 writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Speaking at the UN Security Council, Russia has condemned the recent visit of Mike Pompeo to the occupied Syrian Golan, describing it as a provocation writes Al-Watan.
Israel has conducted another sortie, firing missiles from the occupied Syrian Golan and hitting targets in southern Damascus, but causing no casualties writes SANA.
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.
Following recent Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed eight, Iran has said that the days of Israel “hit and run” attacks were over and advised caution on their part writes Al-Masdar.
To mark three years since the ouster of the Islamic State from al-Bukamal, celebrations were held, with large flags and pictures of the late Qassem Solemani reports Alsouria Net.
Israeli planes fired a number of missiles at Iranian and Syrian targets in Damascus, hitting a number of their targets, while other missiles were intercepted reports Al-Masdar.
Speaking at a video conference, the BRICS nations have said that the crisis in Syria can’t be solved through military means writes SANA.
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.
Six killed in missile strike in al-Bukamal, Russia says refugee conference is just the start, difficulties in securing gas and fuel and two Turkish soldiers killed. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
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.
Christians of Raqqa are asked to return, the Syrian Computer Society wins competition, aid distributed in Hassakeh, and no tsunami detected following earthquake. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
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.
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.
Israel is conducting military drills, simulating a multi-front conflict with Hezbollah on the northern border reports Al-Masdar.
Russia has repatriated children who had been living in the al-Hol camp, Israel says it has no plans to assassinate Hassan Nasrallah, the SDF arrests four ISIS members, the Syrian government sends funds to fire hit region. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Syria and Israel have been on opposite sides for decades, but recent rumours have suggested that secret negotiations are taking place between the two countries writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Israel is continuing to attack sites in Syria used by both the regime and Iran, with the latest occurring in the occupied Syrian Golan reports Shaam News.
The recent peace agreement between the UAE and Israel was barely acknowledged by Syria, but not for lack of interest, but rather due to the complicated relationship between the two countries writes Annahar.
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.
According to a report out of Israel, Russia is searching for an alternative to Assad and hoping to hold a referendum on a new constitution reports Baladi News.
Shaaban’s statement came during a ceremony commemorating the death of a Russian pilot, Al-Watan says
An official source said that no agreement with Israel will be signed unless it restores to Syria its land and other rights, according to a report in state news agency Sana
Government official hails alliance with India and wants U.S. to withdraw unconditionally from Syria, The Syria Times reports
Hussam Eddin Ala has reiterated Syria’s rejection of the occupation of the Syrian Arab Golan and the practises of the Israeli occupying forces writes SANA.
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 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.
Israeli warplanes have been spotted flying over the Syrian-Lebanese border, raising alarms and fears of an another round of airstrikes writes Al-Masdar.
Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari has accused the west of harming humanitarian efforts in Syria and called for the lifting of economic sanctions writes SANA.
Israeli fighters are suspected of striking Syria again, this time hitting positions south of Albukamal in Deir ez-Zor, killing ten fighters reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The Ba’ath Party has castigated the recent announcement regarding the normilization between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Israel reports Al-Watan.
Between early 2018 and the start of September, Israel has conducted a number of operations in Syria, targetting Hezbollah regarding Asharq al-Sawt.
The Russians want to push Damascus to make some concessions ahead of the presidential elections next year, Asharq Al-Awsat says
The strikes occurred on the border with Iraq and those killed were Iraqi paramilitary fighters loyal to Iran, Al-Araby al-Jadeed says
U.S. and Russian forces remain active in northeast Syria where they are involved in a mini Cold War-like conflict, Al-Masdar says
Israel has struck Syria again, this time hitting southern Syrian and reportedly killing 11 people in process writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
According to satellite images, Syria has deployed Iranian-made air defense systems on its border with Lebanon, capable of downing Israeli aircraft reports Al-Masdar.
Israel has launched an attack against a site that was used by both the regime and Hezbollah, in the western countryside of Daraa writes Baladi News.
Following a ruling from the Hariri assassination tribunal, Syrian regime media has been oddly quiet, while there have been plenty of celebrations online reports Al-Modon.
An Iranian delegation in Syria has called on Turkey to implement the Sochi agreement and respect the sovereignty of Syria and its territorial integrity writes The Syria Times.
Three other Hezbollah members were acquitted of all charges that they also were involved in the killing of Hariri writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Following news about a deal between Israel and the UAE, Bouthaina Shaaban has questioned what the UAE could hope to gain and the commitment of Israel reports Al-Watan.
During a pre-recorded speech to the People’s Assembly, President Assad stopped talking, claiming that he had not eaten, an excuse that opposition politicians have expressed skepticism writes Baladi News.
After the devastating blast at Beirut Port, Russia has announced that the Port of Tartous will be available to receive commercial ships writes SY 24.
A dangerous confrontation is brewing, between the tribes of northeastern Syria and the Syrian Democratic Forces writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Benny Gantz has warned that a war between Hezbollah and Israel will be catastrophic and that they will not stop actions against Iran in Syria writes Al-Masdar.
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.
Israel have conducted an aerial attack against Syrian military targets in southern Syria, following attacks in the Golan Heights reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
In an interview with Al-Manar, a political aide has revealed the support Syria provided during the July 2006 war and expressed gratitude to President Assad writes Al-Masdar.
More people test positive for coronavirus, Turkish media claims Egyptian troops in Syria, further regime strikes in Idleb and Israel pulls back from attacks. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The National Defense Forces have announced that they were able to shoot down an Israeli spy balloon and collect the electronic parts that fell from it, reports Al-Masdar.
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.
Hezbollah have mourned the death of Ali Kamal Mohsen, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Damascus reports Al-Masdar.
Israel has attacked Syria again, this time targeting the southwestern suburbs of Damascus and injuring 11 fighters reports Al-Masdar.
Russian jets took off from the Hemeimeem airbase as Israeli jets fired missiles at southern Syria, but were unable to stop the attack writes Al-Masdar.
A group of prominent individuals from Daraa have written a letter to the regime to complain about the behaviour of the security services and the way they treat citizens writes Sham Network.
The Chief of the Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran has promised to upgrade Syrian air defences and work to improve the military writes Al-Masdar.
The guarantors of the Astana process have held a video meeting to discuss ongoing issues in Syria and to reaffirm their commitment to the country’s political unity and territorial integrity writes Alsouria Net.
Israel has conducted a number of airstrikes in Syria, targeting and killing Iran-backed groups operating in the east and south of the country writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Tamer al-Shihawi has thanks Walid al-Muallem for his remarks and highlighted the strong political and historical bonds that Egypt and Syria share reports Sham Times.
The recent airstrikes, conducted by Israel, hit a number of targets and caused casualties. These events were reported by both sides of the conflict.
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.
Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has lambasted the recent sanctions against Syria and called on people in Syria and Lebanon to reject them writes 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.
Israeli soldier have conducted military exercises on the border with Syria, reportedly to raise their combat efficiency reports Al-Masdar.
Moscow is reportedly disgruntled with the Syrian government and their decision to allow Iranian forces near Damascus airport, despite previous promises writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The Israeli army has fired artillery shells at positions occupied by the Iranian militias and Hezbollah, from an area in the Golan Heights reports Smart News.
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.
Following an Israeli airstrike, Russia transported six jets to Iran, so that they could be repaired and return to active service writes Al-Masdar.
Israeli fighter jets have stuck Syrian territory again, hitting a base near the Syrian-Iraqi border town of Albu Kamal and killing seven writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Abu al-Fadhel Serlak, who was operating as an advisor for the IRGC, was killed in southeastern Idleb, although it is not clear how he died writes Syria TV.
A spokesman for the Israeli army accuses Nasrallah of the assassination of Mustafa Badreddine, while Nasrallah hit back saying that Israel was threatened by Syria writes Al-Masdar.
In an effort to avoid Israeli airstrikes, a plane laden with cargo from Iran has landed at the Russian Hemeimeem Airbase in southwestern Lattakia writes Al-Masdar.
A source in Moscow has hit back at recent reports in Russian media about a fracture in Syrian-Russian relations, insisting that Syria has the full support of Russia writes Al-Watan.
For the first time, Russia has allowed a Syrian cargo plane, travelling from Iran, to land at its Hemeimeem Airbase reports Al-Masdar.
A Russian newspaper has published a report about the internal struggles between Assad and Makhlouf and what it could mean for Syria writes Ana Press.
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.
Fresh satellite images have shown the damage caused to Syrian military sites by recent Israeli airstrikes reports Al-Masdar.
Syrian air defenses failed to stop the sophisticated Delilah missiles fired by Israeli warplanes, that killed at least three people writes Al-Masdar.
Naftali Bennett teased at the possibility of the most recent Israeli airstrikes that targeted Iranian forces and promised to continue to fight to force them out writes Al-Masdar.
Israeli warplanes have fired missiles from Lebanese airspace at Syrian soldiers in Palmyra, killing at least three reports Al-Masdar.
After shooting down an Israeli drone, Iran secured an advanced missile and have now copied and reproduced it for their own use reports Al-Masdar.
An Israeli drone has attacked a vehicle travelling from Lebanon into Syria, although the attack is not thought to have killed anyone 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.
The fate of Bashar al-Assad has been questioned, with Ali Mamlouk being the most likely candidate to take over the running of the country reports Step News.
A fire at a camp kills children, minor earthquake felt on the Syrian coast, condemnation of Israeli actions in the Golan and Turkey continue to request help from the US. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Israel targeted a meeting between Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Lebanese Hezbollah commanders at the Shayrat airbase reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Iran has denied that the head of the Quds Force was killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Shayrat military airport report Enab Baladi.
Health departments are working to secure medical supplies to fight the coronavirus, while the regime continues to insists that no cases have been detected reports Zaman Al Wasl.
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.
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.
Syrian air defences have intercepted and destroyed a number of missiles that were fired by Israeli warplanes at the central and southern regions of Syria reports SANA.
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.
Last month saw a number of airstrikes by Israel that targeted positions and sites used by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and Lebanese Hezbollah militia writes Sowt al-Asima.
The surroundings of Damascus were targeted by Israeli missiles, but Syrian air defences were quick to respond writes SANA.
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.
The Turkish army has sent a military convoy of armored vehicles into Idleb province and deployed between the towns of Binnish, Ma’ar Masrin and Taftanaz writes SANA.
Israel has conducted airstrikes against a number of sites in Syria, targeting Iran-backed fighters and killing 12 reports Asharq Al-Awsat.
Islam Alloush, who was a spokesman for Jaish al-Islam, has been arrested and charged with war crimes, torture, and the forced disappearance of activists report Al-Modon.
Syria has rejected Donald Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ saying that it seeks to eliminate the Palestinian cause and ignores UN resolutions writes The Syria Times.
Russia has been instrumental in Syria and the actions have shown them to be a powerful force, but Asharq Al-Awsat asks if that will continue.
Israeli warplanes attacked the T4 airport in the Homs eastern countryside, with just four missiles reaching their targets reports SANA.
A high- level figure inside Syria reportedly provided the Americans with information about Soleimani and his movement reports Independent Arabia.
Following the killing of Qassem Soleimani, questions are now being asked about what it means for Iran in Syria reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Questions are being asked about what role, if any, the Syrian intelligence agency played in the assassination of Soleimani reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Following the death of Qassem Soleimani, both sides have been quick to comment on how this will affect Syria and their cause.
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 Syrian Army is continuing its advance in northern Syria, engaging in clashes with terrorists on the outskirts of Jerjnaz, a major stronghold, reports The Syria Times.
Israeli missiles fired from inside Israel, targetted Iranian and Syrian military positions near Damascus reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Walid al-Muallem and Sergey Lavrov have discussed the continued aggression by the United States, Turkey, and Israel and efforts for a diplomatic solution writes SANA.
Russia have opened fire on an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle that entered Syrian airspace along the eastern axis of the occupied Golan Heights region reports Al-Marsad.
UN condemnation of Israeli actions in the Syrian Golan, ancient relics saved from ISIS and unexploded ordinance kills two children in Daraa. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
10 fighters from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have been killed in a Turkish artillery bombardment near Azaz in northern Syria writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Husam Eddin Ala has said called on the International Red Cross Committee to fulfil their commitments and for the international response to humanitarian situations not to be politicized writes The Syria Times.
Bouthaina Shaaban has praised the efforts of China, while criticising the West and their attitudes and their interventionist actions in Syria reports The Syria Times.
At the conclusion of the 14th round of the Astana talks, the guarantor countries have pledged to continue working to ensure the stability of Syria and the elimination of terrorism writes SANA.
Turkey is attending a NATO meeting in the UK this week and the issue of northern Syria is expected to be high on the agenda writes Anadolu Agency.
On the occasion of the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare, Syria highlighted the US and their use of WMDs writes SANA.
Syria’s Permanent Representative to the OPCW has lambasted a report on the use of chemical weapons and has urged all countries to join the Chemical Weapons Convention writes SANA.
Iran-back militia members were arrested by the regime and accused of drug dealing and kidnapping writes Baladi News.
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.
Israeli airstrikes have hit a number of targets across the country, causing damage to buildings, injuring some and causing a number of fatalities.
Rockets fired by pro-regime elements, from the Damascus area, were fired towards Israel, but were shot down by Israel’s air defence systems reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
At a meeting at the UN, Bashar al-Jaafari highlighted Syria’s commitment to a Middle East free of nuclear weapons writes SANA.
Russian airstrikes hit Idleb, Turkey expels refugees, regime forces deploy on the border, Russia takes control of US airbase and the UN affirms Syrian rights to the Golan Heights. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
SANA has visited the victims of the latest Israeli attack in al-Muwasat University Hospital, which included women, children, and elderly people.
During a meeting with representatives from the Iranian Shura Council, Syria has affirmed the great relations between the two countries writes SANA.
The house of Akram al-Ajouri, in the western al-Mezza neighborhood of Damascus, was targeted by Israeli warplanes reports 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.
James Gustaf Edward Le Mesurier was found dead in Istanbul, after allegedly falling from his balcony 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.
Iran has released the contents of a message sent to Assad, warning him not to be indifferent about killing people reports Syria News.
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.
Activists in Lebanon are crying foul, following news that an anti-Assad critic has been kidnapped and is set to be returned to Syria reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The full text of the Syrian FM at the UN General Assembly in New-York on September 29, 2019
The Iranian President has condemned the occupation of Palestine and the Golan Heights, SANA reports
The Syrian Democratic Council has been unrelenting in its invites to reboot talks with Damascus reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Israel is suspected of carrying out an airstrike in the Euphrates Valley, killing at least 17 Iran backed militants reports Zaman Al Wasl.
The presidents of Russia, Iran and Turkey, said that they will continue to work on establishing a constitutional committee and securing Syria’s territorial integrity writes SANA.
Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem has thanked UNRWA for the support it provides to the Palestinians and has promised to do what it can to help writes SANA.
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.
A delegation of Druze has been prevented from journeying to Syria by Israeli occupation forces, and they have now staged a sit-in reports SANA.
Syria has congratulated the Lebanese resistance on their recent operation against the Israeli occupation and reaffirmed their full support writes SANA.
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.
An Israeli rocket attack, fired from the direction of the Syrian Golan, was stopped by Syrian air defenses reports SANA.
Israeli warplanes are pursuing Iranian targets from Syria and into Iraq, targeting Iranian weapons and missile warehouses reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN said that Israel must be forced to adhere to the nuclear proliferation treaties and to subject all its facilities to a safeguarding system writes SANA.
Airstrikes kill a number of civilians in Idleb, the Turkish-US joint operation center set to open, seven members of one family executed in Raqqa and air defenses shoot down suspected Israeli missiles. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
A recent ambush has increased tensions in the southern province of Suweida, with the Sheikh Karameh Forces demanding that those responsible be handed over to tribal courts reports Al-Modon
Syria has condemned Turkish and US plans to establish a safe zone in northern Syria, describing them as a flagrant aggression against Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity writes SANA.
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.
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.
The US led International Coalition has moved hundreds of trucks and military vehicles into Qamishli City to support the Syrian Democratic Forces who control the area reports SANA.
The Israelis have conducted a series of successful strikes against Iranian targets in Syria and plans to continue the strategy in Iraq writes
With the ascension of Boris Johnson to power in the UK, it is expected that he will work with President Trump to strengthen Israel and suppress the Palestinian cause writes Al-Watan.
An Israeli attack on Tel al-Hara and Tel al-Ahmar and Nabaa al-Sakhr has killed a number of fighters and caused material damage to Iranian and Hezbollah positions reports Etihad Press.
The recent changes to the intelligence agencies has shaken up the power structures in Syria and left people wondering if Russia is trying to push Assad out writes Alsouria Net.
Russian and regime forces have pounded Khan Sheikhoun, Syria decries economic sanctions, the US supportive of Turkey’s actions in the north and plans for next round of Astana talks. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
When an explosion killed four Assad officers, a potential coup and overthrow of the Assad ruling family was prevented and the course of the war was changed forever writes Al-Modon.
In Quneitra, people have been protesting against a wind turbine project on the other side of the order, in the occupied Golan, according to SANA
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.
The finger of blame has been pointed at Iranian militias for an attack on a Russian convoy in the southern province of Daraa reports Brocarpress.
Syria discussed with Hossein Amir Abdollahian means for confronting the economic sanctions and the situation in Syria and the wider region writes SANA.
Syria denies chemical weapon findings, Assad meets with the Russians, Nasrallah praises efforts of Hezbollah in Syria and more civilians killed in Idleb. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Mahmoud Al-Zahar, a co-founder of Hamas, said that it was in the interests of Hamas to have good relations with all the countries that oppose Israel writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Soldiers fighting in the regime’s forces have stepped up calls for them to be discharged, citing exhaustion and the fact that they have completed their required service writes Al-Modon.
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.
Among a flurry of appointments, Major General Ali Mamlouk has been promoted to deputy to the president, in a move that will increase Russia’s hold on decision makers writes Al-Modon.
Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN reaffirmed Syria’s sovereign right to restore all the occupied Golan during the 41st session of the Human Rights Council writes SANA.
Following a meeting with Israeli officials, Jamil al-Hassan has been relived of duty as head of the Air Force Intelligence Directorate writes Al-Modon.
A flurry of Israeli airstrikes hit a number of targets across Syria, including scientific research centers, missile defense systems and positions controlled by Hezbollah writes Zaman Al Wasl.
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.
Hussam Eddin Ala accused the international investigation committee on Syria of fabricating material about what is happening in Syria northern territory writes SANA.
Israeli missiles hit targets in Homs and the southern Damascus Countryside, killing four civilians, including children reports SANA.
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 city of Quneitra was liberated from Israeli control on Jun. 26, 1974, and today this victory is an example of how Syria will reclaim the Syrian Golan writes SANA.
Ahmed Khamis, who is originally from the Yarmouk Camp, asked not to be returned to Syria when he was released by the Israeli authorities reports Sowt al-Asma.
The High Negotiations Committee is attending meetings in Paris to try and find a political solution to the crisis in Syria reports Ana Press.
Representatives from the US, France, Britain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt are set to attend a meeting in Paris to discuss the Syrian war reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Walid al-Muallem has criticised the West for linking the return of refugees to a political settlement and elections reports SANA.
Iran is being pushed from all side when it comes to its presence in Syria, while also participating in Idlib’s battles either from the Western Aleppo countryside or northern Hama’s gateways writes Asharq al-Awsat.
At the request of the Russians, Qasem Soleimani has ordered the redeployment of his forces to a factory in Aleppo, to ensure Nayrab airport is spared Israeli airstrikes reports Zaman Al Wasl.
An ammunition depot located in a military zone in Mashrou Dummar, a western suburb of the Syrian capital exploded on Saturday reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The regime has angered Palestinians by digging up the cemetery at the Yarmouk Camp, in search of the remains of Israeli soldiers and denying access to locals during Eid writes Action Group For Palestinians of Syria.
Syrian air defenses have downed a number of hostile projectiles that were fired from Israel and targeted the Tal al Harrah area of Daraa reports The Syria Times.
Regime forces have been digging up the Martyrs’ Cemetery of the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in search of Israeli soldiers were killed in the Battle of Sultan Yaqoub writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Opposition figure Issam Zeitoun has reportedly visited Israel and made a deal for a safe zone on the borders of the occupied Syrian Golan writes SANA.
Thousands attend the funeral of Abdelbasset al-Sarout, civilians killed in regime airstrikes, refugee camp in Lebanon burns down and condemnation of journalist’s kidnapping. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The Speaker of the Iranian Shura Council has said that Syria is now stronger as a result of the resistance it has shown against foreign powers writes SANA.
The Syrian government has accused other Arab countries of being dependent on Western states and reiterated that it will not give up the Syrian Golan writes SANA.
Israeli missiles were fired at positions in Damascus and Quneitra, killing a number of soldiers and causing material damage reports SANA.
At the United Nations Human Settlements Programme Assembly in Kenya, Syria has complained about the unilateral coercive economic measures imposed on the country writes SANA.
Israeli airstrikes hit military sites in the Quneitra countryside, killing one soldier and injuring another reports SANA.
Syrians living in opposition held areas have taken to celebrating Israeli strikes against regime targets, just as regime supporters celebrate strikes on civilian areas in Idleb writes Ana Insan.
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.
While the regime pushes forward with its assault on Idleb and the Hama countryside, appetite among young men to go and fight is waning writes Al-Modon.
Health Minister Nizar Yazigi said that they had rehabilitated a number of hospitals and health centers that had been damaged during the conflict reports SANA.
The European Front for Solidarity with Syria, denounced the attacks in Hama, Lattakia and Aleppo and the international silence reports SANA.
Israeli missiles shot down, Iraqi Airways flights postponed, fears of a humanitarian crisis in Idleb and China to reconstruct schools in Syria. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Andrew J. Tabler, the National Security Council’s new Director for Syria, has previously worked as a journalist, editor, and analyst.
The Foreign and Expatriates Ministry has said that Syria’s claim over the Golan will never stop and that Israel must stop the practise of illegal settlements reports The Syria Times.
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.
Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari has accused the US of violating agreements surrounding the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons reports SANA.
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.
A South African delegation of former political prisoners has lent its support to the Syrian government, state news agency SANA reports
The return of the remains of an Israeli soldiers and the following release of two Syrian, one of whom is a known criminal and spy is yet another embarrassment for the regime writes Zaman Al Wasl.
A Syrian Facebook, Russian reticence about an Idleb assault, a halt to the registration of refugees in Germany and Syrians arrested in Lebanon. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Israel released two Syrian prisoners, after it received the remains of an Israeli soldier killed in the first Lebanon war, although they deny that it was part of a deal writes Al-Quds Al-Araby.
Upon their return, Zidan al-tawil and Ahmad Khamis, expressed their delight at returning to Syria reports SANA.
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.
The Deputy Foreign Minister, Faisal Mikdad, has lashed out at the economic measures imposed on Syria and the effect that they are having on citizens writes SANA.
Syrian denial of Russian Iranian conflicts, Syrian delegation visits Crimea, civilians killed in Idleb, ISIS attacks in Homs and Iranian control over Aleppo airport. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
While Russia did help find and transport the remains of Israeli soldier Zachary Baumel, they have strongly denied reports that they have found the remains of Eli Cohen writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Israeli airstrikes on Hama’s countryside, regime airstrikes in Idleb, Turkish reinforcements sent to the border and Leishmaniasis disease spreads across Raqqa. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Syria has described the American declaration to be an attack on Iranian sovereignty and in support of the Israeli occupation writes SANA.
A new report by the National Liberation Movement has highlighted the injustices that Syrian refugees living in Lebanon are subjected to and the illegal practises of the Lebanese security forces writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Foreign Minister Walid al–Muallem has reiterated that nothing will change Syria’s position regarding the occupied Golan and that they are ready to respond in any way writes SANA.
The remains of Zachary Baumel, who was killed in 1982, were handed over by Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to Israeli President, Benjamin Netanyahu reports Alsouria Net.
Syria has denied knowing about the remains of an Israeli soldier and has accused Mossad of working with terrorist organisations reports SANA.
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.
Spousal homicide in Qamishli, Erdogan vows to solve Syria after elections, residents of the Golan decry Trump and the missing in Raqqa. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
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.
While Israel did not comment on the strikes, they are believed to have hit a munitions storehouse and a center for logistical supply reports Alsouria Net.
The Syrian National Coalition has called on the international community not to stay quiet on the issue of the Golan and are concerned about the precedent that it could set.
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.
Many countries, including some with seats on the Security Council, have voiced their concern about the implications of Trump’s decision writes Asharq al-Awsat.
As well as the US President, Nasrallah also lashed out at international institutions that have failed to protect people’s rights reports SANA.
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.
The Syrian National Coalition have emphasised the unity of the Syrian territory and the international laws that govern the Syrian Golan.
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.
Trump angers residents in the Golan, SDF announces victory over ISIS, a tripartite meeting in Damascus and a high civilian cost reported. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
A host of countries have criticised US President Donald Trump, for his decision to call for the recognition of the Syrian Golan as Israeli land writes SANA.
While the return of Syria to the Arab League has not been tabled for the summit next month, the ongoing situation in the country will be discussed writes Hurriya Press.
The US State Department recently gave the White Helmet five million dollars in funding, which Syria has described as a violation of the UN charter and international law writes
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.
Ambassador Hussam Eddin Ala has said that Israel would be unable to maintain control of the Golan without the support of the US and other hostile states writes SANA.
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 two side spoke of the need for coordination in the fight against terrorism, while tensions between Iran and Russia continue to rise reports Etihad Press.
Syria has said that the statement released by the Western states is full of lies and part of a conspiracy to create a new form of colonialism writes SANA.
Syria’s permanent representative to the UN in Geneva has said that the White Helmet are part of terrorist organizations, who could stage a new chemical attack in northern Syria writes SANA.
Lindsey Graham’s pledge was a boost to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, who toured the Golan with him, ahead of April 9 Israeli elections writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
US Senator Lindsey Graham said that other countries should recognize Israeli sovereignty and the Israeli hold on the occupied Golan Height 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.
Maher al-Assad has favoured Iran, a position that has conflicted with his brother’s pro-Russian agenda writes Strategy Watch.
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.
The war in Syria has increased the level of smuggling between Syria and Lebanon, with bananas, cigarettes, fuel and gas canisters being the most popular products writes Asharq al-Awsat.
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.
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.
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.
After serving short sentences, if any time at all, fighters from the Islamic State are being conscripted into the security services, where their knowledge is helping the regime arrest activists writes Etihad Press
Israel has ramped up attacks in southern Syria in an attempt to stop Iran and its allies from securing a military foothold on the southern border reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
As well as condemning the slow pace of the US withdrawal from Syria, Russia also lashed out the latest Israeli airstrikes reports SANA.
An 11-year-old Syrian found dead, SDF continue to close in on ISIS, Iranian plans for missile productions and Russian artillery kills six. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The new missile facility will bolster Iran’s presence in Syria and increase the pressure on Israel 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.
The Adana Agreement, Kurds talk with the regime, Israeli airstrikes and a northern security zone. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Hassan Nasrallah said that the Syrian army and its allies were more than capable of winning a battle in northern Syria reports SANA.
The purchase of land for pro-Iranian Shia figures and the harassment of Christians has caused fighting to breakout between two factions within the same brigade writes Alsouria Net.
Israel has admitted that it has conducted hundreds of strikes against Iranian targets in Syria writes SANA.
The plane, which belongs to an Iranian airline, has been favoured by fighters travelling to Syria to support the regime writes Alsouria Net.
Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari has said that Iran will remain in Syria and warned Israel against continuing strikes against their forces reports Alsouria Net.
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.
Since Hezbollah deployed in Syria, 1,630 members have been killed and the group has secured large quantities of arms writes Asharq al-Awsat.
A visiting delegation of Jordanian writers praised the victories of the Syrian Arab Army and the role of Arab intellectuals writes SANA.
Israeli attacks on Damascus airport, civilian killed in the Idleb de-escalation zone and residents of the Tadamon neighborhood refused the right to return. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
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.
At a speech at the American University of Cairo, the Secretary of State spoke about the fight against radical Islam and the struggle to expel Iran from Syria writes The US State Department.
Norwegian diplomat Geir Pedersen has a long list of accomplishments from his work with the UN and the as part of the Oslo accords writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
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.
Amjad al-Maleh was arrested in December 2017 and is expected to be executed in the next two weeks reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Syrian regime media denied an attack near Damascus airport after reports that explosions were heard in the area reports Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Among the cache was a variety of weapons, vehicles, communications devices and medical equipment reports SANA
Syrian businessman Firas Tlass has lashed out at the US and their lack of planning and strategy in Syria writes Ana Press.
Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad, emphasised the work that Syria has been doing with the OPCW and called on Israel to join the Chemical Weapons Convention writes SANA.
President Assad has thanked Jordan for its support and has called for increased partnership in parliamentary and economic fields writes SANA.
Kurdish meetings to discuss Turkish military movements, civilians killed in Hajin, rising tensions in Idleb and weapon caches found in Daraa. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Syria has called for international efforts to halt the agression of Israel and affirms its support for Palestine and its people reports SANA.
Ambassador Van Dam opens up to The Syrian Observer on the Syrian regime, opposition and the international community. Part II follows tomorrow.
The Israelis are unhappy with Russia’s supplies of weapons to the Syrian regime and threaten retaliation
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 Syrian Writers League has called on cultural elites to break ties with the murderous Assad regime.
The US Special Representative on Syria, cited the Russian-Turkish agreement on Idleb and the push to form a constitutional committee as important steps forward reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Syrians living in the occupied Golan have rejected the local council elections that have been imposed on them by Israeli occupation forces writes SANA.
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.
Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari called on other countries to pressure Israel to join the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty writes SANA.
In documents sent to the UN Secretary-General, Western states have said that they will not provide reconstruction aid until UN-supervised elections are conducted reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Iranian forces have withdrawn from a number of areas in Syria, to be replaced by Russian forces. But it isn’t the end for Iran in Syria writes Alsouria Net.
During a meeting of the Arab Socialist Baath Party, Assad said that the deal in Idleb was temporary and that they would take control of all Syrian territory reports Damas Post.
The Syrian officers have been told not to use the air defense system, until they have received more training reports Zaman Al Wasl.
Syria’s Permanent Representative at the UN in Geneva decried the linking of aid to political conditions writes SANA.
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.
A number of senior officials in the Syrian Air Force have formed a commission, at the request of the Russians, to uncover how a Russian plane was shot down writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Despite recently increased tensions with Russia, Israel has said that it will continue to target Iranian military positions in Syria reports Anadolu Agency.
Russia has promised to bolster Syrian air defenses, after one its planes was accidentally shot down, killing 15 Russian soldiers writes SANA.
The two presidents discussed the situation in the country and the recent Idleb Agreement, and how it might be implemented reports SANA.
Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva has lashed out at Israel’s treatment of Syrians living in the Golan Heights reports The Syria Times.
Chemical weapons, condolences from Syria, suspected US airstrikes and Russians accusation directed at Israel. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN has accused western countries of refusing to contribute economic and humanitarian aid reports Asharq al-Awsat.
Russia has called the actions of Israeli pilots negligent and unprofessional reports SANA.
15 Russian soldiers were killed when Syrian air defenses shot down a Russian plane over the Mediterranean writes SANA.
Accusations have been made on all sides after a Russian plane was shot down by Assad’s forces, killing 15 Russian soldiers writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Bassam Sabbagh has questioned why Israel remains outside The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, stating that it poses a great risk to the region reports SANA.
Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari has strongly criticised Western countries for their actions in Syria, and reaffirmed Syria’s commitment to its territorial integrity writes SANA.
The targeted plane was reportedly carrying weapons that were to be delivered to pro-regime forces and units from the Revolutionary Guard writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Bashar Al-Jaafari’s calls on the US, Britain and France “to use their influence over terrorist organizations” to prevent them from using any chemical weapons
In his soon to be released memoirs, former Secretary of State, John Kerry, talks about Assad’s offer to the Israelis for the return of the Golan Heights writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The priest, who has now fled Syria, recalled how he was held in solitary confinement and tortured writes Zaman Al Wasl.
The planes flew at a low altitude as they crossed into Syria, where they then fired their missiles writes SANA.
The former Secretary of State has written that Assad was willing to enter into peace talks with the Israelis, if it meant the return of the Golan Heights reports Anadolu News Agency.
The recent attack on the Mezzeh military airbase reveals the interplay between nations and their influence in the region writes Al-Hayat.
Explosions were heard across the capital, which military sources claimed were a result of a blast at an ammunition depot reports SANA.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem has reaffirmed Syria’s determination and accused the US of prolonging the war writes SANA.
While the US has long been critical of the growing influence of Iran in Syria, they have not developed a clear strategy for the country writes Asharq al-Awsat
An interview on a pro-government radio station with Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi has caused controversy writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
The closure of a field hospital, Syrian-Russian business opportunities, rebel attacks and accusations against the Turkish. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
Aziz Isber had been accused of being part of a chemical weapons programme writes Al-Jazeera
While the Russian ambassador to Israel stressed that Iranian forces would not be positioned on the border with the Golan Heights, forcing a them to leave Syria was not possible writes Alsouria
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 evacuation of the White Helmets is being used to whitewash the image of Israel writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
The regime is trying to fill its ranks with men from Suweida, to serve as an alternative to an Iranian presence writes Ana Press
Munzer Munzer accused the Israelis of breaking international law and aiding terrorist organisations who are seeking the destruction of Syria writes Tishreen
The army statement claimed the Syrian plane had infiltrated its airspace reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed
Following their extraction, the White Helmets will be taken to Jordan, before being relocated in a Western Country writes SANA
The evacuees, which included hundreds of women and children, were covered by an agreement with Russian forces and the regime writes Zaman Al Wasl
The evacuated people will be sent to the UK, Canada and Germany reports SANA
Syrian war correspondent Rabei Deebh says that victory for the Syrian Army is inevitable writes The Syria Times
While the regime may believe that it has the support of other nations, it is being mocked behind its back writes Geroun
The civilians, which included children, had fled from Daraa in search of safety in Quneitra province reports Alsouria Net
The Russian airstrike hit a school in Daraa province that displaced people were sheltering in reports Zaman Al Wasl
Israel has long been concerned about a build up of Iranian militias on the border of the occupied Golan Heights writes Asharq al-Awsat
Israel is particularly concerned about the possible build up of Iranian backed forces on the border of the occupied Golan Heights writes Zaman Al Wasl
The cries of a Syrian victory have grown louder after the capture of southern Syria writes Asharq al-Awsat
Israel has been concerned about the build up of Iranian militias in southern Syria reports SANA
An Islamic State affiliate took control of Heet, near the Jordanian border, despite Russian and regime airstrikes against them.
All eyes are on Helsinki and the upcoming summit between Trump and Putin writes Asharq al-Awsat
On Monday, the rebel-held enclave of Daraa was completely besieged and the regime is poised to recapture the entire city writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
Many towns and villages have engaged in reconciliation agreements with the government reports The Syria Times
Over the last two weeks of fighting, 60,000 displaced people gathered at the Jordanian border reports Alsouria Net
Israel was blamed for the airstrike that killed an unknown number of Iranians, but they denied the reports writes Asharq al-Awsat
Daraa is facing the same fate as Aleppo and Ghouta writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
Jordan closed its borders when the Syrian government started it offensive on southern Syria writes Asharq al-Awsat
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
The session was called by Sweden and it plans to address the on-going ground and air offensive and the dire humanitarian situation writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
Once the Syrian army has recaptured Daraa, the election of local administrators could quickly follow writes Al-Watan
Many in Idleb believed that the de-escalation agreement in Daraa would hold and now that it has broken, the people in Idleb are fearing for the future writes Zaytoun
UNRWA has faced difficulties recently after a number of states stopped providing funding reports SANA
At least 214 civilians have been killed so far in the regime’s offensive to recapture the province of Daraa writes Alsouria
The images of displaced Syrians from Daraa province ignites memories of Syrian seasonal workers in Lebanon writes Daraj
As the assault on Daraa by regime forces steps up, the Americans continue to sit back, leaving the opposition to their fate writes Geroun
As the regime advances, with the support of its Russian allies, the situation in Daraa looks bleak for the opposition reports SNP
Jordan, which already hosts at least 650,000 Syrians, has refused to accept any more refugees writes Zaman Al Wasl
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
Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari accused other countries of funding terrorist and fanning the flames of conflict writes SANA
An intensive bombing campaign by regime forces has pushed civilians out of their homes, but their options for safe locations are limited writes Alsouria Net
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
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
A large numbers of troops and armored vehicles have been seen moving south in preparation for an assault on Daraa reports Zaman Al Wasl
The airstrike, which killed at least 22 Iraqi Hashd al-Shaabi fighters, was initially blamed on the U.S. writes Anadolu Agency
Many of Syria’s antiquities have gone missing during the conflict and some have turned up in foreign countries writes SANA
Attacks in the southern provinces of Daraa, Quineitra and Suweida have provoked responses and lead to the death of a number of civilians writes Alsouria Net
An offensive to retake Daraa and Quneitra from rebels is expected to start imminently writes Zaman Al Wasl
Some of the missing items have resurfaced abroad reports Asharq al-Awsat
The US-led coalition claims that it only ever targets ISIS in Syria writes SANA
The Syrian government is preparing to move south and assault the rebel held areas that border Jordan and Israel reports Asharq al-Awsat
An assault on the rebel held province of Daraa is expected to begin imminently reports Zaman Al Wasl
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
Rebels in southern Daraa province have been preparing for an assault by regime forces reports Zaman Al Wasl
Some of the major events in Syria last weekend
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
Russia might not continue to tolerate an Iranian presence in Syria, if it affects their relations with Israel and America reports Sada al-Sham
The presence of Iranian forces on the southern border is a sticking point for the interested parties reports Asharq al-Awsat
The move follows a series of Israeli airstrikes on Syrian Air Force bases across the country reports Zaman Al Wasl
Here are the major events that took place in Syria over the weekend
Between Jordan, Israel, Russia, the Syrian regime and the United States, Daraa’s future remains unclear writes Ain al-Medina
As militias backed by Iran withdraw from some areas in Daraa, regime forces have taken their place reports Alsouria
Rebels are hoping to seize a strategic hilltop from Jaysh Khaled Bin Walid reports Zaman Al Wasl
The 70th year of the Zionist entity could mark the final days of its existence writes Al Watan
What’s bad for the Iranians could be good for the Syrians write The New Arab
The decision by the US to withdraw from the Iran deal, has increased mistrust in Washington reports The Syria Times
At a conference in Beirut the Grand Mufti of the Republic said that support of the Palestinians has cost Syria a lot, but that it was worth the cost SANA reports.
There was an outcry over Israeli raids in Syria this weekend
Russia was content to act as a bystander, Alsouria Net writes
Assad dismisses Trump’s label of him as an ‘animal’ in extensive interview
Foreign Ministry source tells SANA most Israeli missiles were repelled efficiently
A man and his wife were killed, SANA reports
Mohamed Nadir al-Omari explores the increasingly bellicose rhetoric coming out of Israel
The jihadist group agrees to release 5,000 people it has imprisoned, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Syria’s envoy at the U.N. in Geneva calls on Israel to disarm, according to the Syria Times
Tishreen newspaper says missiles were launched from American and British bases, Alsouria Net reports
Rebels warned civilians to stay in their homes, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Anonymous letter issued at the Brussels conference has all the hallmarks of the Assad regime, Alsouria Net writes
Syria’s representative to the world body calls on Israel to give up its nuclear weapons, SANA reports
Three officers in a pro-regime Palestinian paramilitary group killed by militants, Zaman al-Wasl reports
The Iranian foreign minister says Israeli aggressions will always be resisted, SANA reports
Military official admits to Asharq al-Awsat for the first time that Israel was behind the raid on the T4 air base
The Western strikes on Syria have shown Russia, Iran and the regime there is no true victory ahead of them, Ammar Dioub writes
Geroun explores the reasons behind the Ghouta’s collapse and looks to the future for the enclave and the groups that controlled it
Defenses around the capital Damascus and Republican Palace are being boosted, according to Zaman al-Wasl
Iranian media releases the names of the four killed in Israel’s strike on the central Syrian facility, Alsouria Net reports
The Foreign Ministry has written to the UNSC to complain about the latest Israeli infraction on Syrian territory, SANA reports
No attack by the Israeli air force on Daraa yesterday, the state’s news agency says
Alsouria Net takes a look at the various fronts that could be targeted next
Assad’s aide spoke at an event marking Land Day and linked the Syrian crisis to Zionism, SANA reports
Opposition website Zaman al-Wasl says the regime may have to airlift the jihadists into the Yarmouk Basin in order to avoid rebel forces
A source tells Zaman al-Wasl that all Iran’s equipment has been moved out of the T-4 military base in the Badiya
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
American commentator tells pro-Damascus e-newspaper that Syria and Russia can still pursue Nusra despite Resolution 2401
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
Deputy foreign minister tells BBC that Iran is in Syria to combat terrorists at the invitation of Damascus, Asharq al-Awsat reports
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
Rumors spread around death of top regime figure, U.S. calls for nations to hold Assad to account, and car crash kills top intelligence chief
Comments follows sharp rebuke by U.N. high commissioner citing Syria’s ‘atrocious standards’ in human rights
Israel accused of sending spy planes into Syria less than a week after the downing of one of its jets
Al-Modon catalogues the extent of the damage caused to regime and Iranian military positions inside Syria
Turki Saqr writes that Syria’s recent downing of a jet heralds a new phase in resisting Israeli aggression
New Israeli strikes on Syria have pushed the U.N. to call for ‘immediate and unconditional de-escalation’
Ministry accuses Israel of coordinating with terror groups in the shelling of civilian areas around the country, SANA reports
Media reports have suggested the strike targeted an Iranian-run base west of the capital
FSA fighters kill two members of the ISIS-linked Khalid Bin al-Walid Army near the Israeli border, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Assad’s top advisor condemns Ankara and Washington during event marking Al-Quds Cultural Day in the Syrian capital
Khalid bin al-Walid Army militants fled after advancing in the southern village of Jabiliya, Enab Baladi writes
Several skirmishes have been reported in recent months between jihadist factions and rebel groups in the area, 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
Damascus points finger for deadly anti-government protests which have spread throughout Iran in recent days
Diplomat praises alliance between Iran, Syria and Lebanese militia Hezbollah, during a film screening near the capital
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
Assad’s top advisor calls out America’s Arab allies for condoning the relocation of the U.S. embassy, SANA reports
Foreign Ministry reacts to confirmation of move stating that America will be accountable for any dangerous repercussions, SANA writes
Damascus has accused the IDF of carrying out attacks on military facilities on Saturday and Monday
Official media and activists report on attack which struck Jamraya and Dumeir, Zaman al-Wasl writes
Foreign Ministry reacts to comments by U.S. defense secretary that America will stay in Syria until Geneva negotiations are successful, 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
Assad’s top advisor tells pro-Hezbollah TV channel that Damascus has always shown its willingness to respond to efforts to resolve the crisis
Israel last week announced it was ready to invade Syria to protect a border town inhabited by the Druze community
Assad’s head propagandist pushes for the creation of a new Arab narrative during conference in the Syrian capital of Damascus, loyalist website reports
During meeting with Algerian ambassador, deputy foreign minister conflates Syria’s campaign with North African fight for independence against the French
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
20 inmates break out of Palace of Justice building days after an attempted assassination targeted two of its judges
Attack on the Palace of Justice follows a renewal in fighting between rebels and ISIS-linked militants in the province, Zaman al-Wasl reports
Meeting between top Syrian and Iranian officials follows agreement to bolster military cooperation between both countries last week
Competition for control of strategic and business sectors are fostering dangerous tensions between the two countries, according to Alsouria Net
Syria says it is surprised over inability of UNSC to stop and condemn Israeli aggression, official media reports
Washington correspondent Hussain Abdul Hussain explains why America viewed the Assad regime as a valuable partner in the past, and why that has changed
Syrian envoy slams Security Council member states for motivating Israel to violate international law, official media reports
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
Iraqi authorities moved into the northern province after Kurdish secessionists held an independence election late last month
IDF has contradicted Syria’s account saying the warplanes came under fire while on the Lebanese side of the border
The Syrian government voices support for the Iran nuclear deal
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
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
President and visiting Iranian delegation slam recent independence vote in Iraqi Kurdistan as an attempt to disrupt the harmony of the region
Foreign minister’s comments to Russian media are the first time Syria has publicly acknowledged the possibility of Kurdish self-rule
During speech at Human Rights Council, envoy lays into Israel for submitting the Syrian and Palestinian people to violations of their basic rights
Foreign minister tells audience at U.N. headquarters in New York that victory is now in reach of after numerous military advances on the ground, official media reports
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
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
Sources claim IDF made incursion into Quneitra province for the second time in a number of weeks, Al-Etihad reports
Raid followed reports of a joint Russian-Syrian air defense system which aims to control western air space, opposition website reports
Deputy FM links ISIS with Israeli and American attempts to control the region during conversation with Lebanese media
Writing for Al-Modon, Sataa Nour El-Din asks which army will assume the narrative of victory following the defeat of ISIS
Damascus warns of ‘dangerous repercussions’ after accusing Israel of cross-border strikes, official media reports
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
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
U.K.’s Independent and Daily Mail among newspapers to report on comments by analyst claiming rocket factory mirrors sites inside Iran, Zaman al-Wasl reports
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
In televised address, Hezbollah’s general-secretary hails efforts by Lebanese forces to ensure the defeat of Syria-based terror groups
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
France’s dynamic new president has demonstrated the willingness to show fresh leadership on the global stage, Saudi-owned Asharq al-Awsat newspaper writes
Reconciliations minister expresses hopes for settlements in Al-Hajar al-Aswad and Yarmouk camp, former ISIS-held areas, government media reports
Rumors of meeting are aimed at delegitimizing the group in the wake of the safe-zones agreement in the south, rebel spokesman tells Zaman al-Wasl
Bashar al-Jaafari blasts U.N. Middle East envoy during Security Council session for turning a blind eye to Israel’s illegal practices, government media reports
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
Top diplomats meet following negotiations between Syrian government and the opposition in Switzerland and Kazakhstan, government media reports
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
The Syrian government has written to the U.N. to reject Israel’s decision to organize elections in the occupied Golan Heights, SANA, the state’s news agency, writes
Key officials claim refugees will only be returned through U.N. avenues, recalling crimes of the Syrian regime during its occupation of Lebanon, Saudi-owned newspaper reports
Assad’s top advisor says that China is working to stop ISIS plans in Syria which, like that of Washington, aim at tearing apart the region
As fighting in Syria’s south intensifies, Alsouria Net explains the strategic significance of hotly contested areas near the Israeli-occupied Golan
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
Authorities seized weapons and ammunition during combing operations in the former rebel stronghold, government media reports
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
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
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
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
Syrian state media reports Israeli attack targeted area southwest of Damascus airport, as opposition sources claim strike destroyed weapons cache for Lebanese Hezbollah militants fighting inside Syria
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
Trump had to send a message to all parties supporting Assad that he won’t just resort to Syrian talks but will be part of the joint offensives in Syria, Tariq Alhomayed writes
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
As key players look to fill the vacuum after the expected fall of ISIS’ capital of Raqqa, Al-Hayat columnist Ibrahim Hamidi breaks down the serpentine motivations behind the recent surge in international action on Syrian soil
After an Israeli attack against an Iranian weapons shipment to Hezbollah in Syria, the writing is on the wall that Assad no longer commands respect anywhere as Russia and Iran try in vain to prop up a discredited regime
Syria’s forceful response to the recent Israeli aggression is a Russian message that U.S. hegemony is ending in the region
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
Kremlin spokesperson denies that Russia allowed Israel to strike Hezbollah from Syrian airspace and says talks between Putin and Netanyahu will focus on Syria, state news agency reports
Although almost everyone cooperated with the Russian project, including Turkey, Gulf countries, and the Trump administration, this wasn’t enough
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
The Trump administration’s opposition to the US-Iranian nuclear agreement is not shared by its allies among European countries and in the UN
An interview with Kheder Khaddour on why, despite its weak fighting capabilities, the Syrian army remains a key element of the regime’s survival strategy. Here is the second part of the interview.
Government news service quotes military source as saying Israeli air craft targeted civilian building with rocket in southern Syrian province, while other sources reported that the strike was in response to a tank shell landing in the occupied Golan Heights
Religious and political figures pay tribute to the Aleppo-born priest and controversial activist, who was once convicted of smuggling weapons to Palestinian militants in the 1970s, after passing away earlier this month in the Italian capital
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
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
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.
Foreign Ministry urges UN to end attacks by Israel after strikes targeted a major military airport outside of the capital late last week
Cases of Syrian soldiers being stabbed and run down with cars is on the rise in regime-controlled areas of the country
Tensions rise between the two key powers as Russia issues firm statement warning any side of retaliation if warring parties attempt to obstruct the evacuation of locals
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
Foreign minister says many states that have conspired against Syria are now expressing concern over the fate of the terrorists they back to fight the Syrian army in Aleppo
Syrian president tells newspaper that no one will be considered immune from the law, including all opposition members abroad who wish to participate in dialogue
Military source confirms Israeli attack on the area southwest of the capital, adding that no casualties have been reported
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
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
Israeli activists launch awareness campaign and call for communal prayers on Jewish holiday for the “hundreds of Syrians who are dying daily in Syria, men, women and children, while the world is silent”
Russian PM says high-level Israeli officials expressed their desire for someone who can control the situation on the ground in Syria
Strike coincided with an attack by militants on the village of Hadar
Assad adviser says the efforts of Syria, Iran and Hezbollah against the West and Israel will help shape the future of the world
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
Syria’s envoy to the UN strongly condemns Nickolay Mladenov’s insistence on not tackling the situation in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights
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.
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
Foreign ministry says attack represents the destructive role of the Saudi regime against the peoples of the Arab nation in Yemen, Iraq and Syria
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
Syria has become divided between conflicting forces into spheres of influence
The Syria Times congratulates President Bashar Assad as he celebrated his 51st birthday on Sunday, September 11
Israeli warplanes target Syrian army artillery position on the eastern foothills of Mount Hermon
Syrian air forces down Israeli fighter jet and UAV near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Tuesday morning, according to general command
“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?”
Observers claim the rebel spokesperson quit his position following an interview with an Israeli journalist
The clashes that have erupted in Hassakeh between the Kurdish PYD militia and the forces of Assad’s mafia regime may be one of the swift results of this common approach and a first indication of the new understandings between Turkey and Russia, which Iran may not be far from.
After the explosion of the presidential grandiosity and the collapse of other influential politicians in the ruling party, Turkey is now ruled by an obsession with mobilizing against an enemy which is more imaginary than real
Russia and the United States have not yet agreed on dividing influence in the Middle East, and they are providing space to the regional countries to dive further into this quagmire
Sources claim Syrian president traveled to Russian capital last month to discuss terms of a settlement between regional and international powers
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
Has there been a change in the positions of the European Union toward the Syrian revolution following the EU delegation’s visit with Assad?
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?
Will Turkish citizenship be granted to the Syrians who desire it, or will the action target investors, intellectuals, technocrats, talented youths, and not extend to refugees, laborers, and small wage earners?
Isreal hit Syrian military targets in the central Golan Heights
Claims Russian forces are guarding Israeli experts during excavations in Syria’s ancient desert city
Was the aim of the Russian defense minister’s visit to Syria an act of contempt against Assad in an attempt to portray him as being obedient to Russian orders?
Opposition figure denies representing FSA at Israel’s global policy conference alongside former US officials, academics, military members and intelligence personnel
Russian-made hoses containing highly explosive material and shrapnel dropped by Assad regime on residential neighborhoods in Aleppo
FSA-affiliated commander claims US administration is attempting to divide the region through long-term war in order to serve Israeli interests
Have the Islamic State’s attacks on regime-held areas on Syria’s coast signaled the start of a new battlefront, or a sinister plan to regain the confidence of Assad’s disillusioned loyalists?
Mustafa Badreddine was not Abu Musab al-Zarqawi or Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. However, he was more dangerous
Questions remain as to why the key Lebanese Shiite group backed down from its accusations regarding the assassination of one of its top commanders in Syria
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
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
Scores of Liwa al-Quds fighters die in bombing carried out by the “Aleppo Conquest” operations room in Aleppo
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
Truce between warring parties ends in practice while political opposition calls for suspension to the peace talks in Geneva
Israeli PM’s remarks that Jerusalem will never return the Golan Heights to Syria sparks wide criticism from Arab and international figures
Syrian ambassador tells UN envoy that “indisputable confirmation” exists of Israel’s complicity with terrorist groups in the occupied Golan Heights
Israeli media reveals Russia was asked by Tel Aviv to retrieve the remains of spy Eli Cohen from Syrian territory
Colonel Husam Abboud Shaleesh killed on Tuesday in the center of the capital Damascus, according to rebel media
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
There must be an extensive study of the reality of Syria, its geography, and the diversity of its people before we encourage the promotion of a federalist country or begin attacking the concept as treacherous
Foreign ministry source says Syria rejects GCC declaration naming Hezbollah a terrorist organization
Iosif Kobzon permitted by Russian forces to tour Hemeimeem air force base on Sunday
Car carrying over two hundred anti-tank mines and artillery shells ambushed by Syrian army in Suweida
Washington is truly working for an independent Kurdish state in the near east
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?
The responsibility for protecting civilians from possible dangers, including terrorist acts, is that of the state in control over a given territory, which is the only authority and party authorized to preserve stability and security in its territories, he noted.
Syrian PM underlines importance of Arab institutions and political forces in strengthening society against radicalization during meeting with Jordanian delegation
The haze surrounding the Syrian issue has led to many overstatements by political analysts, politicians, and even ordinary Syrians, both in relation to the fears and dangers threatening Syria, and to the hopes of Syrians
Youth organizations from 20 Arab and foreign countries take part in solidarity event organized by Revolutionary Youth Union
Countries sponsoring terrorism must come to see they have reached an impasse and need to change their positions if recent Security Council resolutions are to be successful, top advisor to President Assad tells Lebanese TV
“Hezbollah finds itself in an awkward position as its militia is unable to launch a wide response against Israel for fear of its response, which may result in more human losses in Hezbollah ranks, especially since a third of its fighters have perished in Syria”
Mohammad Nazar killed Sunday covering Syrian army and Hezbollah operations in the northern province
Palestinian leadership visit aims at acquainting Syrian officials with the current situation of Palestinians in Israeli-occupied territories
American-Jewish businessman assists in the smuggling of Jewish family from Syria to Tel Aviv, Israeli media reports
Head of organizational affairs for the Syrian Democratic People’s Party arrested in Lebanon on charges of spying for Israel, official state media reports
Agriculture and Water Resources chairman heads Syrian delegation to Asian Parliamentary Assembly meetings hosted in Iranian capital
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”
Attack by armed opposition faction on Syrian coastal facility follows reports of a Russian military buildup inside the country
Conference goers upbraid Western-backed sanctions on Syria while criticizing capitalist policies which aim to steal from the global working class
The loss of an exemplary opportunity to give Obama a Middle Eastern dimension that matches the other aspects of his policies
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
Israeli warplanes target a number of positions in the Syrian Golan Heights, says IDF
Experts explain how the removal of opposition forces from Zabadani clears the way to establish an opposition free zone that extends along the Lebanese Syrian border
“We open our hands to every Arab initiative. We say hello to those who knock on our door as we seek to stop the bloodshed,” Syria’s foreign minister tells Egyptian press
These new financial empires were not restricted to businessmen with dubious practices for earning money, instead, these fortunes also extended to military figures whose official salary is barely enough to survive for a month
“Many observers believe that the shifts we are now witnessing will not be like what preceded them, and we may see a significant result if the ongoing negotiations between the active regional and international players goes well”
Grand Mufti calls for adopting the language of democratic dialogue and not that of killing and destruction, urging people to choose their own representatives through politics and discourse
Illicit organ trade targeting the dead and detainees covered-up by government and intelligence officials, sources explain
Government working to stop the flow of foreign fighters and end Israel’s support to terrorists in the Golan Heights, says Syria’s representative to the UN
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
Syrian airforce extends its aerial campaign in the countryside of Daraa as rebel groups launch major offensive
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
Coalition’s aerial campaign not coordinated with the Syrian government and has deviated from its stated goals of fighting terrorism, says prime minister
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
The vulgar ways in which televised interviews are conducted only causes the viewer to sympathize with the criminal instead of condemn his acts
Countries plan for the division of Syria along sectarian lines in an effort to contain the four-year conflict
Supporting Assad against the ISIS threat is a practical step in order to maintain the status quo, says Israeli general
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
Missile hits regime operations room in al-Manshiya, Daraa, a week after rebels announce Operation South Storm
Druze in the occupied Golan Heights call on Israeli government and military officials to protect the minority inside Syria’s borders
Coordination between governments of Tunisia, Kuwait, and Syria is key to combatting terrorist organizations, foreign minister tells state TV
Several Druze arrested in retaliation for Monday’s attack on an Israeli ambulance in the occupied Golan Heights
“We denounce the incident in the Golan Heights. These are not the customs or the traditions of the Druze,” says Al-Liqaa al-Maaroufi
Foreign Ministry hits back at 71 countries in response to repeated allegations on the use of barrel bombs against civilians
Disgruntled Golan Heights locals attack Israeli ambulance carrying Nusra Front fighters for treatment
We must not make the mistake of undermining the threat which takfirists pose to minorities. However, one should not forget the risk posed by authoritarian regimes
Two countries agree to boost internal security ties at meeting in Iranian capital
UN report on Syrian children ignores facts, and countries supporting terrorism must be deterred, says Jaafari
Damascus urges UN to act against terrorist organizations and states that support them after recent rebel attacks rock Aleppo city
Rebel alliance says a number of opposition factions joined its ranks in an effort to end the Syrian army presence in the southern region
Report mentions wounded militants transferred to the occupied Golan Heights to receive treatment in Israeli hospitals
“We are pleased to inform the nation that our fighters will open all battlefronts against the regime in Ghouta and in the north”, the rebel group’s leader wrote on Twitter
Rebel coalition says group’s elite 5th brigade seized control of al-Afaei Mountain forcing ISIS fighters out of the region
Citizens are dragged into civil wars after centuries of coexistence because they are mesmerized by propaganda
PM stresses importance of cooperation with civil and popular organisations in order to meet citizens basic needs
Rights group claims 80,000 Palestinian refugees have fled Syria over the course of its four-year war
Ministry claims such acts would not have occurred without state support for terrorist organizations
Hezbollah’s war in Syria is an Iranian war, and a lost cause too
Hundreds of insurgents fighting in Syria provided with medical treatment inside Israeli hospitals in the occupied territories, according to sources
Boroujerdi affirms “no limits” to Tehran’s cooperation with Damascus and its rendering of support, as “the front of resistance is one unified entity”
Activist claims PYD involved in the ongoing looting of public and private property in Aleppo’s countryside
Large numbers of regime forces and Hezbollah militants killed in Israeli raids on Qalamoun
Recent developments in the country’s south were key in changing the influence of the political and military powers in the region, which extends from Qalamoun in the north to Daraa in the south
Syria’s churches and mosques will continue to pray for peace and amity despite the crimes committed by cross-border terrorists, says Syrian representative to the UN
Minister Zoubi says Syria’s political and economic system, strong army and independent decision-making aggravate its enemies
In an interview with the Chinese television station CCTV, Assad says the United States is fighting against an imaginary enemy they assume to be Syria. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA
Government official claims French Foreign Ministry continues to ignore the rights of the Syrian government to combat terrorism and defend its people
Syrian government delegate approves schedule for talks, calls on opposition for real action towards dialogue
Rebels in southern Syria are hoping to forge new powerful alliance to maintain recent gains in Daraa province
President Bashar al-Assad did an interview with the U.S. CBS News. Following is the full text, as was published by SANA
Presidential advisor claims that a recent change in governments’ stance towards the Assad regime is nothing but a media ploy
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
New research by Chinese scientists confirms mass-displacement and destruction from data collected from Syria
IDF admits injured Syrian fighter to hospital in the northern occupied territories
There is now an absence of an effective Arab axis, capable of countering Iranian ambitions that exploit sectarian divides, along with the Israeli ambition to fragment and burn the region
Ministry sends UN letter stressing Israel’s arbitrary detention of Syrian citizens in Golan a new violation of human rights
Turkish delegation called upon to uphold ties between two countries for purposes of peace while meeting with Syria’s FM in Damascus
Syria urges UN to mount pressure on Israel for the release of al-Makt
The US administration can – if it wanted – work to remove the factors responsible for the creation of ISIS in order to prevent the strengthening of it and similar organizations
Khaled Yacoub Oweis, a visiting fellow at SWP, the German international affairs think tank, argues that the objective of international envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura should be the protection of civilians and not the creation of freeze zones, which, short of a balance of interests on the ground, will become killing fields
Former Prime Minister Riad Hijab encourages the formation of a Kurdish state in letter to PYD leader Saleh Muslim
Former Prime Minister Riad Hijab encourages the formation of a Kurdish state in letter to PYD leader Saleh Muslim
“We are facing an occupation that does not only target our land, but also countries located beyond our territory. Our defeat here today will be theirs tomorrow”
Syria’s Muslim Brotherhood leader warns of ISIS, Iran, calls for alliance with Gulf states
Syria welcomes UN Security Council resolution cracking down on the financing of terrorist groups
Israeli occupation admits an injured terrorist to one of its hospitals
Establishment of Shiite schools managed with help from Hezbollah militias and Iranian religious figures, activist says
Those states which participate in the brutal ISIS campaign on Syria are its neighboring countries which arm, finance train and harbor terrorists
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
New massacre east of Damascus, while opposition continues its advance in Daraa
Third round of consultative meeting held in Moscow, Syrian government pays tribute to martyrs and victims of terrorism
Hezbollah hits Israeli military convoy in Shebaa Farms, inflicting losses in personnel and equipment
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
Israel committed to perpetual war in Syria while Turkey’s relationship with ISIS is bound to mirror that of Pakistan and Al-Qaeda, says Deputy PM Muallem
Al-Zoubi claims Western states are responsible for the spread of the terrorist ideology and culture
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
The kidnapping of Lebanese soldiers fed these negative feelings toward refugees, and in the videos of the captured soldiers the kidnappers danced on the future and fate of Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Syria’s dictator has not given up his dream of an atomic weapon and has apparently built a new nuclear facility at a secret location
“You must know those Russians are responsible for each additional minute the Damascus gang stays in power”
UNICEF and other organizations concerned with children and their rights seem unaware that all the years under Baath rule were destructive for children
The Russian initiative might be a chance for the Syrian opposition if they were politically skilled and stopped their awful competition
Halki relays message from Assad
The Cabinet also approved a bill on foster care for children as part of a comprehensive social security system
Israeli warplanes attacked two Syrian sites on Sunday afternoon
Shaaban says Syria can play a key role in combating terrorism
According to Al-Akhbar, Muallem is pessimisic towards the two initiatives
News site says the Nahariya hospital has treated 443 persons wounded from Syria so far
Assad would exit power and a hybrid administration consisting of the remains of the current government and the moderate opposition would be formed, and each party would continue to control the areas it currently oversees
Jaafari cited media reports documenting the role of the Saudi and Qatari regimes in supporting terrorist organizations in Syria
Circumstantial differences, as well as U.S. support, explain the difference in success
The new foreign-language service comes as part of Assad’s delusional contention that he and his regime are part of the international War on Terror
Minister says Syrians will not forget that the Turkish regime has supported, financed, armed and harbored terrorists
Zoubi was meeting a delegation from the Commission for Defending Syria in Sweden
Jaafari says the last use of chemicals was by the ISIS terrorist organization in the town of Ayn al-Arab
Media reports say Israel has treated 408 injured fighters so far
Minister says the U.S. and the West are not really interested in defending human rights or in countering terrorism
Grand Mufti Sheikh Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun met with a delegation from the Islamic Action Front in Beirut
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
Jaafari described the U.N.’s failures on Palestine as a “disgrace”
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
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
Secularists and civil state advocates don’t attract the youths any more
The regime yielded to the fighters’ demands to release all detainees in exchange for allowing the regime to repair the Arab Gas Pipeline
There is a notable absence of Syrians among the decision-makers
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
Syria says Israel encouraged and facilitated the flow of the terrorist organizations
Syria says Qatar has ties to the Nusra Front
The fighters captured al-Rawadhi and al-Hamidiya villages on Friday
A letter from a citizen in the Middle East to a president who loves peace
Mikdad met with the Director of the Political Bureau at the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), Ambassador Anwar Abdul Hadi, on Tuesday
Until we learn to embrace the true meaning of citizenship, dictatorships and extremism will prevail
Syrian rebels, including the Nusra Front, seized control of the Syrian crossing with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Wednesday, a pro-opposition monitoring group said
The case of Palestinians differs from all other cases, because the Palestinians lost their native country, Palestine
Minister sas Syria will spare no effort to combat terrorism
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
Serious messages must be sent through the Security Council
Attar was speaking at an exhibition on Palestine in Damascus
Assad cannot come out to talk about “resistance” or “steadfastness,” particularly after Israel carried out airstrikes on Syrian territory without Assad responding
Jaafari questioned the double standards adopted by the General Assembly
Mikdad confirmed Syria’s stance in support of the Palestinian cause
Why has IS maintained its distance from the events in Palestine? Are the people of Gaza not Muslims after all?
Freij visits injured army personnel at the Yousef al-Azmeh Hospital
Mikdad also criticized the position of some Arab countries which he said have conspired against Syria
Will we as Syrians, the people and state, continue to be?
Laham said that the position of some Arab and Islamic countries are similar to those of western countries which support Israel
Palestinian delegation members expressed pride on behalf of the Palestinian people in Syria’s principled position towards their cause
Bashar al-Assad was sworn on Wednesday before the members of the People’s Assembly. Below is the full text of the speech as translated by SANA
With the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip in its eighth day, the number of Palestinian casualties has now exceeded 190
Statement says Syria is committed to the cause of the people in the occupied lands in Palestine and Golan
The Syrian reality is no longer interesting for the international public who have found in the World Cup an escape from the daily concerns
Although attention was first focused on the role of a plan for a Qatari pipeline to Europe through Syria in Doha’s efforts to topple the regime there, other parties tried to take advantage of the war in Syria to present themselves as a future alternative
Will the Syrian state prevail and continue to be the protector of the Druze? Will the Druze be able to form their own canton in the event of the collapse of the state?
Writers, journalists, academics, artists and intellectuals warn of the depth of the gap which these religious and political movements drive our societies and peoples to
Syrians are faced with a corrupt regime, an inexperienced political opposition, foreign interests and Al-Qaeda
Brahimi said he believes Assad never thought of stepping down or making any concessions
Victim named as Muhammad Karaka from Galilee village of Arraba; the Israeli army returns fire for what it believes was a deliberate attack.
As the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) continues its lightning advance in Iraq and consolidates its strongholds in Syria, sparking fears of sectarian war across the region
Jaafari said that Israel is unqualified to hold a senior position in a committee that fundamentally rejects the Israeli occupation of Arab territories
Faraj al-Awar writes on Hezbollah’s involvement in the Syrian affair
Rebels declared the liberation of the strategic fort, in a blow to Assad’s army
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
A jihadi source linked to the organization explained: “The journey of jihad taught us not to easily trust people outside our denomination, no matter how much they claim to support the jihad
In response to the open-ended Syrian civil war and the policy dilemmas it raises, the Israeli government has essentially decided to take a backseat
The Syrian president’s struggle to keep himself in power may lead to further battles with his erstwhile allies
Rebel military and political leaders deny holding secret meetings with Israeli officials
Previously, the FBI had put Ayoub on the list of most wanted terrorists
U.N. Security Council vote on Thursday on a resolution to refer Syria’s civil war to the International Criminal Court
Two Damascus properties were handed to an institution representing the interests of Jewish property owners
Shaaban says Arab Spring aims at distracting people from the Zionist agenda
The number of recruits, especially from Egypt and Palestine, increased significantly following the threat of US air strikes on Syria in September 2013
On the failure of Arab countries claiming to be at the forefront of enlightenment and of the fight against Israel
Labor Day comes this year while Syria is still facing a vicious global war and conspiracies led by the US, Israel, and western governments and the Arab petro-dollar states
The Syrian Government is targeting Turkish companies accused of “harming the Syrian economy.”
A leaked official document reveals officials are totally ignorant of the world’s latest developments in the armaments sector
Mikdad says Syria did not anticipate the enormous amounts of weapons and funds that entered Syria
Labwani says he relies on finding common interests to end conflict
The Assad regime is clawing its way back to a position of dominance in the Syrian conflict. But it can only maintain that position as long as the armed conflict endures
Assad says the military front is at a “turning point”
Israeli website Walla quoted a high ranking officer as saying that 1,600 “Syrian injured” were treated by Israel so far
It was impossible for the Palestinian factions to remain neutral in the Syrian conflict
Assad talks about need to bolster relations between party leaderships and bases
Mikdad says the U.N. can’t be trusted to uphold international law
Journalist Firas Choufi drives through the province of Daraa, where the revolution broke out 3 years ago
Shaaban was speaking at a inauguration of the “From Golan to al -Quds” forum
Iranian and Hezbollah advisers are playing a growing role
Putin says normalizing the situation in the Middle East will contribute to lasting regional peace
Israel continues to ban Syrian citizens in the Golan from visiting their families in Syria via the Quneitra crossing
Minister says there is overt proof of the relationship between Israel and terrorism groups
Both sides accuse the other of assisting terrorist groups
Labwani said the opposition may give up the Golan Heights to topple the regime
U.S. and European policymakers should look beyond the objectives of the Geneva II conference on Syria and implement a comprehensive strategy to push the conflict toward a settlement
Source says Israel violated on Wednesday morning the Disengagement Agreement in the occupied Syrian Golan
Syria says Israel launched a series of attacks near the Golan
Assad met a delegation from the Jordanian Foreign Affairs Council for Regulating Popular Diplomacy
Shaaban says Hamas has abandoned the resistance to side with the Muslim Brotherhood
Palestinian grandmother says she came to Syria with a dream
Damascus has been exposed to major attempts to change its demographic nature according to loyalty standards to Assad
Has any other organization serve the Israeli racist project as much as Hezbollah and its leader?
Sweida, which was in a generally neutral position a year ago, is now at the heart of the battle for the south of Syria
Nine rebel groups say Idriss is the legitimate leader of the FSA
Activists said assured 10 people have been killed and more than 40 have been wounded due to raids
Al-Akhbar shares the tales of a few Syrians who have had first-hand experience with the brutal, labyrinthine process of detainment by the regime’s security apparatus
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
The failure of the Geneva talks should serve as a lesson for the opposition to redraw its strategy
Until last week, food aid had not been delivered to the camp since September 2013
Syria’s armed conflict escalated even further in 2013 as the government intensified its attacks and began using increasingly deadly and indiscriminate weapons, culminating in a chemical weapons attack on the Damascus countryside on August 21
Below is the speech of Assad’s Foreign Minister at the Geneva 2 talks as published by SANA, the official news agency
Adnan Abdulrazak writes for The Syrian Observer on the businessman who mediated between the Syrian regime and major superpowers
A trader in Jaramana says Syrians are flocking to second hand stores because of the cheap prices
An opposition boycott of Geneva would play into the hands of the Syrian government
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
Assad, preoccupied with his fireworks display on Syrian land, suddenly feels that his mission will end and his grasp on power will not last
No one objected to the deal, nor to Assad’s right to continue to steal the wealth of the Syrian people
Shaar calls on all Syrians to support the army
Hannah Lucinda Smith Looks back at Syria in 2013 and the human face of the conflict
Ambassador says the Syrian people do not trust the opposition
Army units killed dozens and seized massive amounts of ammunition
Information Minister warns against publishing unverified information
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
Veteran opposition figure outlines how to avoid the risks at Geneva
Jarba describes Assad as “criminal genius” that seeks to “evoke the worst of history and deploy it thrugh the ugliest methods”
Illusionary+Massacres writes for The Syrian Observer on the official state media which broadcast invented massacres and mass graves they claim to be the work of the armed opposition
Information minister says Syria is targeted for its regional role
Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister Faisal Mekdad said that the Syrian government has reservations on the participation of terrorist groups, which have been involved in
Assad’s remarks on the situation in Syria came during a meeting on the sidelines of the Arab Parties Conference held in Syria 10 days ago
Syrian sources say the agreement paves the way for other political agreements
Nobody knows from where Jarba draws his legitimacy to speak for the Syrian people
Nasrallah has announced Hezbollah’s presence in Syria will continue
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
Fatah calls on all Palestinian factions to adhere to policy of non-interference in Syria
Veteran dissident argues America’s interests are served in perpetuating the crisis
The FPF accused Abu Musaab of booby-trapping a school under the control of the PYD, and clashes between the two sides continued for two days
Former Syrian National Coalition spokesman Walid al-Bunni writes for The Syrian Observer on the Coalition’s “Five No’s” declared by the Coalition President last week.
It is relatively easy to see an ordinary young man suddenly turn into a suicide bomber without previously being religious or being a member of these groups
Johnny Abo writes for The Syrian Observer about a former young Syrian female prisoner who spoke out her hopes and expectations
The EU has adopted destructive polices against Syria, based on support for “terrorist groups which shed Syrians’ blood”: MFA
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
Compromise is the only logical alternative to war, but any resolution is likely to be regional this time
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
Reports say that cartoonist Akram Raslan was killed under torture
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
Jarba says Iran cannot participate as “mediator” in the conference
Syria doesn’t need any more chemical weapons
Erdogan has never uttered a single truthful word since the crisis in Syria began: Assad
In a speech to the annual meeting of the UN General Assembly in New York, Mouallem said that “terrorists from more than 83 countries are engaged in the killing of our people and our army under the appeal of global Takfiri jihad.” Below are excerpts as published by SANA
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
Halqi met with the head of the Syrian Nationalist Social Party Asaad Hardan
President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to the Chinese television CCTV. Following is the full text of the interview
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
Foreign Ministry expresses concern over other countries’ refusal to join the convention on chemical weapons
Kerry said there is no military solution to the crisis
There is no hope to push Western attitudes into a more advanced position in light of the reluctance to forge a direct alliance with the West, or in light of fighting the Baath in a Baathist language
Kilo says the opposition considers the regime more dangerous than its chemical weapons
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.
This argument continues in the West on legal matters while Syria and the region witness one of the biggest crimes of the century
Putin said Russia will act decisively if the use of chemical weapons was proved
Sources report the Shiite organization recruited 10,000 fighters tasked with defending the Syrian capital
Regime media serves to frighten those who support the regime, so they feel threatened by the opposition
Israeli regime carried out missile test to test Syrian air defence?
The Middle East is a powder keg, and today the flame is coming very near, Assad says
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
Jarba noted that plans to establish a united National Army under one command had so far not been effective
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
Assad says Syria will defend itself against any aggression
Jafaari says Syria is a peaceful state that seeks peace and security in the region
Sources said that Yakhont and M-600 missiles are ready to be deployed
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
Remarks made during a meeting with the U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Jeffrey Feltman
A quick tour of the coverage by the U.S media of the Syrian issue
Israeli media reports of Syrian officials threatening retaliation against Israel for any Western strike have only served to heighten the anxiety
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
Moallem happy for the change of the political scene in Egypt
Ironically, the regime’s newest attack falls one year to the day since Obama issued his “red line” threat
The Lebanese people must realize their fate has become dependent on Iranian expansionist schemes in the region, Coalition says
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.
Zoubi says Syrians will not accept any political solution that is not approved by President Bashar Assad
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
In his Iftar address, Assad vows to “strike terrorism with an iron fist”
Assad’s visit to Daraya, a city that has been fully destroyed by his forces is an attempt to show victory
The initiative was inked in Ramallah and received the blessing of Damascus
Filmmaker Haitham Haqqi Debates Michel Kilo Over the Future of Syria
Foreign Minister says U.S. is insincere about seeking a political solution
Guardian newspaper claims Assad consulted Lieberman on displacement policy
He refrained from commenting on the election of Ahmad al-Jarba as new president of the National Coalition of Revolution and Opposition Forces.
Support provided by Russia, Iran, Hezbollah and others, the weakness of Syrian opposition, and the inefficiency of the friends of Syria group play a nasty role in helping the regime draw and execute its policies
The fire destroyed hundreds of acres of farmland
Families of Hezbollah fighters are voicing concerns about involvement in Syrian conflict, demand end to sending men to Syria
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
Zoubi urges Hamas to distant themselves from Muslim Brotherhood terrorists
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
Participants demanded the closure of the Israeli embassy in Cairo
Hundreds of Hezbollah fighters have grouped near Shiite villages
The King of Jordan speaks to Asharq Al-Awsat on the Syrian crisis and its impact on Jordan and the Middle East
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
Arab League Secretary-General says Geneva II will likely take place in July
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
All4Syria website published a translation of an AFP story on Hamas urging Hezbollah to withdraw its troops from Syria
Israel provided provided the so-called evidence of chemical weapons use in Syria
Damascus slams Mursi for his announcement that he was cutting off all diplomatic ties with Syria and closing the Syrian Embassy
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
Long-term, the Vice President of the Brookings Insitute said some kind of no-fly zone would need to be imposed
Now with the regime using Scud missiles and chemical weapons, it has become too late to even demand no-fly zones
The fall of the Syrian town of Qusair to Assad’s forces shows that the regime is poised to secure its position for the long term. The opposition must address its serious shortcomings
Official says fake report amounts to psychological warfare
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
Egyptian journalists agree to counter false news campaign
While the fighting in Syria drags on, another danger looms ever larger
Shaaban has stressed that the attack on Quneitra crossing is part of an organized offensive against Syria
Syrian rebels take over the Quneitra crossing on the Israel-Syria ceasefire line in the Golan Heights
What is happening in the region today is a result of the Neo-Conservative plan by the United States
Halqi was speaking ahead of the anniversary of the occupation of the Golan Heights by Israeli forces on 5 June, 1967.
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
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
All4Syria website published parts of an article published by the Guardian on a visit of an Israeli delegation to Moscow, as a last-ditch attempt to talk the Kremlin out of supplying sophisticated anti-aircraft missiles to the Assad regime
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”
Tariq Alhomayed argues that the game rules have changed now and that Hassan Nasrallah is protecting President Bashar Al-Assad—not the other way around
Syria’s Permanent Representative to the U.N. Bashar al-Jaafari accuses Qatar of collaborating to abduct U.N. personnel in the Golan Heights
The Syria Times editor says, “no power whatsoever can save the terrorists from defeat at the hands of the Syrian army, whether in Qusayr, Aleppo, Daraa, Qineitra, or any other part of Syria.”
Pro-Assad visiting Tunisian delegation describes Syria as “the last stronghold of Arab nationalism”
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
Syria said it destroyed an Israeli vehicle which entered its territory from the occupied Golan territories.
Escalating tensions between the two neighbors as Syria responds to three recent Israeli attacks
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.
Mariam Hallaq is one of tens of thousands of women who lost their sons or daughters in the Syrian revolution. Her son Ayham was killed by security agents and shabeeha when he was arrested from his Medical School in Damascus University. He was 23. Below is an interview with the grieving mother.
Syria’s pro-Assad Grand Mufti says the US can’t be an honest mediator seeking the attainment of peaceful settlement in Syria
Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi said Wednesday internal national dialogue is the only means to reach a political solution, to stop the bloodshed and the destruction of the state in Syria.
The Syrian press call Turkish PM to resign and accuses the opposition of contacting Israel
For analysts familiar with the politics of Syria, the country’s descent into chaos amounts to an all-too-predictable pattern. It also parallels what Rami Makhlouf, a major regime figure and first cousin of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, bluntly announced that, among other things, Syrians faced the Assad regime or domestic and regional chaos.
Israel is worried about the possible delivery of Russian S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to Syria, and Netanyahu will visit Moscow soon to stop the transfer
A pro-Assad Palestine group calls to launch operations in the Golan Heights.
The Syrian government is sending several messages to Russia, the U.S. and the its loyalists inside the country.
Many political commentators have attempted to discern Israel’s real reasons for the dual strike it launched on military targets in Syria at the end of last week.
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.
Israeli political sources say the United States dealt a severe blow to armed groups operating in Syria after it accepted Russian conditions to solve the crisis in the country.
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.
Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi said Thursday Syria is facing a two-year multi-faceted war aimed at fragmenting the country's social fabric and sidelining its pivotal
Israeli political sources say the United States dealt a severe blow to armed groups operating in Syria after it accepted Russian conditions to solve the crisis in the country.
Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi met the leader of the Lebanese Tawhid Party, Wiam Wahab Wednesday to discuss developments in the region and the forces aimed at destabilizing it.
Syrian and international websites reported Tuesday that Syrian rebels said they were holding four Filipino UN peacekeepers on the ceasefire line between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights after clashes in the area had put them in danger.
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 United Nations announced that 4 members of its observer force in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights have been detained and are being held as hostages by rebel forces Tuesday.
Israeli attacks on Syria reveal the scale of the Israeli involvement and the role of Western countries in the conflict in Syria, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Tuesday during a meeting Iranian Foreign Minister, Ali Akbar Salehi.
The overtures of Syrian official newspapers dealt with the Israeli aggression on Syria, here are extracts from these overtures:
Sana: “the bravery of Erdogan reveals in sending chemical weapons to terrorists in Syria, in explosive cars and in training terrorists who kill people and destroy graves and mosques and in stealing factories”.
Israeli “terrorist” aggression against Syria will not be met with silence or weakness, Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi said Monday.
Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallim tells the Russians Syria has a right to respond to Israeli aggression under international law, during a phone call Monday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi Monday condemned Israeli strikes on Syria, saying Israel was “playing with fire.”
The Syrian people alone must be responsible for deciding their destiny through free elections and without foreign interference, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Monday.
Israel will pay the price for its aggression against Syria, assistant foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian said during a meeting with the Syrian ambassador to Iran, Adnan Mahmoud Monday.
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.
Local resources, asked not to reveal their identities, have told “Russia Today” that the bombardment, assumed to be started by Israel, aimed at Bashar’s forces locations to encompassed brigades 104 and 105 of Republic Guards scattered between Gemraya, Kudseia, Al- Hama and Al- Sabboura regions in the countryside of Damascus.
The former president of Syrian National Council Mr. Burhan Ghalioun said teh Israeli raids happened while the regime’s mercenaries continue to commit terrorist massacres in the coastal towns and cities in order to avenge and terrify the inhabitants in an act of sectarian purge.
The flagrant Israeli attacks on Syrian armed forces sites proves Israel is working with terrorist groups, including the al-Qaeda aligned jihadist Nusra Front, the Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Ministry said Sunday.
The Syrian cabinet denounced Israeli aggression in Syria as a blatant violation of its sovereignty, territory and airspace, in an extraordinary session held Sunday.
The Coalition holds the Assad regime fully responsible for the attack, by weakening the Syrian Army and exhausting its forces in a losing battle against the Syrian people; who are the sole reasonfor its existence.
The interim President of the Syrian National Council talks to journalists in Istanbul, Turkey: We came here today to reveal facts and numbers
“The US successive administrations recognize that Syria is not a playground for their policies,” Syria’s Information Minister Minister says in Moscow
President Bashar al-Assad said that foreign interference is a red line, adding that if the unrest in Syria leads to the partitioning of the country or if the terrorist forces take control of Syria, or both of the above, the situation will inevitably first spill over into neighboring countries and then create a domino effect throughout the Middle East and beyond.
We bury our dear martyrs, killed at the hands of takfiri killers armed, trained and hired and paid for by the ewes, but with glory, honour, pride and determination to pursue the real path of martyrdom in defence of Syria’s construction, building, welfare, security, stability and leadership
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.
The “eternal” alliance and “unbreakable bond” between Israel and the US is but the real threat, because it hasn’t been used for peace in the Middle East, but for wars, killing and blood.
Several bodies of international law provide standards applicable to the Syrian crisis, including international humanitarian law, international criminal law, and international human rights law
US ambassador to Syria Robert Ford, who left Damascus almost a year ago, said that there isn’t enough evidence to support claims of a chemical attack but that the issue was under investigation.
US ambassador to Syria Robert Ford, who left Damascus almost a year ago, said that there isn’t enough evidence to support claims of a chemical attack but that the issue was under investigation.
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.”
Syria supports to global inclination to build an international community free from the use of force, threat , governed by UN Charter ‘s principles and purposes based on justice, equality and peace and Syria ‘s willingness to participate in any international effort to achieve that goal and commitment to come up with a final document to meet the aspirations of our governments and our peoples.
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.
Syria is open to all initiatives that aim at solving the crisis and
economy is strong, Syria’s Prime Minister has said.
Minister of information Omran al-Zoubi said Syria and the Syrian people are fighting terrorist groups linked to al-Qaeda and supported directly by Qatar, the Turkish government and many other countries that have agendas in the region.
Gen. al-Freij said that the Israeli enemy instructed the armed terrorist groups to attack Syria’s air defenses because the Israeli enemy knows that Syria has air defenses that cover the whole country and prevent its aircrafts from carrying out any violation without the knowledge of the Syrian Army.
The Syrian opposition warned Israel that the Syrian people will always consider it our main strategic enemy, and promised to prevent Israel from repeating this act.
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.
Israel is always interested in preoccupying its Arab neighbors in civil wars, and it is surely interested in dismantling Syria into small Kurdish, Alawite, Christian, Druze and Sunni mini-states. But isn’t Israel afraid of the presence of Al-Qaeda in a collapsed Syria?
Female volunteers are joining the so-called the National Defense Forces, which gather together existing popular committees of pro-regime civilian fighters under a new, better-trained and armed hierarchy.
Evidence has been found suggesting that Syria’s military used chemical weapons against its own people last month, in what one Israeli intelligence official said last night was a test to gauge the reaction of the US and its allies.
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi expressed his country’s support to President Bashar al-Assad’s initiative to resolve the crisis in Syria.
Iran is a difficult puzzle to resolve. After losing Syria, as well as losing half of its oil revenue as a result of Western sanctions, Tehran may be obliged to agree to a truce and the freezing of its nuclear program. Even if this were to happen, Gulf States are still facing numerous threats, particularly with the al-Maliki government in Iraq explicitly falling under Iran’s sway.
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.