Syria Today – US Airbase Under Attack; Israel Strikes; EU Releases €5 Million for Displaced People in Syria
THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
November 6, 2024
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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.
