Syria Today – Putin to Meet Bashar al-Assad; Netanyahu Says Will Occupy Buffer Zone Inside Syria
THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
December 20, 2024
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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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