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THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
November 18, 2024
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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.
President al-Assad underscored Syria’s commitment to the historic rights of the Palestinian people, al-Baath says.
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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.
Diplomatic sources told Athr Press that “The United States can only end its presence in the region through a comprehensive agreement with Turkey.”
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.
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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.
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.
The two platforms further pledged to work together to activate the role of the Negotiating Commission, according to Athr Press.
“Sanctions on the Syrian regime ensure that individuals who have committed heinous crimes cannot enter the UK”, the British envoy said.
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Former spokesman for the Army of Islam, Magdy Nehmeh, has been detained in France for five years under suspicion of committing gross human rights violations, Damas Post writes.
