Syria’s Dangerous Illusion of Victory
SYRIA TV
February 19, 2026
States built on victory alone rarely achieve lasting stability, Abdullah Maksour argues in Syria TV.
States built on victory alone rarely achieve lasting stability, Abdullah Maksour argues in Syria TV.
Article 8 excludes a wide range of offenses, foremost among them “crimes involving grave violations against the Syrian people,” signaling an effort to prevent impunity for serious wartime abuses.
Last Wednesday, an informal briefing was held in the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., addressing issues related to the protection of Druze, Christians, and other minorities in Syria.
Europe’s maneuver in Munich is not only about Syria — it is also a pointed message to Washington, Firas Faham writes in Syria TV.
The Council reaffirmed its support for the January 29 agreement with the Syrian government, describing it as a “vital step” toward de-escalation and a broader political process, Ultra Syria writes.
The Syrian delegation, which arrived in Munich on Friday, immediately entered a series of intensive meetings with American and European officials, Al-Thawra writes.
Al-Husseini, known for his early involvement in opposition movements, recently posted a video describing the “tragic conditions” in Idlib’s camps after severe flooding, saying the scenes “brought everyone to tears.”
Ali Eid, representative of the National Independent Committee for the Professional and Ethical Code of Conduct for Journalists and Content Creators, stressed that the document is intended as more than a symbolic declaration.
Egyptian foreign policy analyst Mohamed Kamal told Syria TV that reactivating the Egyptian-Syrian track reflects a calculated move in a region where the rules are shifting.
Acwa, recognized globally as a leader in renewable energy and the world’s largest private water desalination firm, reaffirmed that its operations focus on green hydrogen, clean power, desalinated water, and related infrastructure.
The battered Iranian-made taxis that rattle through the streets remain a visible relic of the so-called era of resistance, Youssef Bezzi writes in Al-Modon.
According to UN assessments, roughly 3,000 ISIS fighters remain active across Iraq and Syria, with the majority operating inside Syrian territory.
This month’s forum follows a Syrian-Jordanian economic meeting held in Amman earlier in February, al-Thawra writes.
Syrian women focus their efforts on dismantling discriminatory structures, foremost among them the Personal Status Law—one of the most entrenched instruments of inequality, Rosa Hassan writes for Daraj.
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.
Brian Mast addressed Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa directly, underscoring that while the United States has opened channels of communication, it has not extended endorsement.
Despite repeated government statements emphasizing limited resources and the difficulty of the current phase, certain practices—such as high-end car convoys and conspicuous security escorts—tell a different story, Shaam writes.
Dutch authorities have arrested 15 individuals on suspicion of disseminating propaganda for the Islamic State.
Under the Assad government, synagogue keys were reportedly controlled by security agencies. They are now held by a committee under the Foreign Ministry.
Three years after the devastating earthquake of February 6, 2023, the grave of seven-year-old Islam al-Rifai stands as a quiet rebuke, Daraj writes.
