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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.
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.
