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What Happened Over the Weekend

Arrests in eastern Ghouta, continued suffering at the al-Rukban camp, five dead in Hama and al-Sisi pledges support for a political resolution. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Russia and Iran Divide up Syria’s Security 

Despite being allies, Iran and Russia are competing to take control of Syria’s state institutions and have made a number of new appointments to ensure their influence writes Al-Modon.

Bashar Talal al-Assad Steps out of Line

A recent rebellion by Bashar Talal al-Assad in Qardaha could point to a much bigger division between the Assad regime and their strongest national ally, the Alawites reports Al-Modon.

Russia Hands Over Remains of Israeli Soldier

The remains of Zachary Baumel, who was killed in 1982, were handed over by Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to Israeli President, Benjamin Netanyahu reports Alsouria Net.

Iran’s Presence on Syrian Coast Angers Russia

Iran is set to take control of the facility in the fall and will be used to restores Iran’s presence in the Mediterranean reports Asharq al-Awsat.

A New Initiative for the Syrian Crisis

The Syrian National Initiative are disappointed with the representation and vision of the Syrian National Coalition and the High Negotiation Commission.

Fifth Corps Attacks Assad Intelligence in Daraa

Members of Russia’s Fifth Corps have attacked regime checkpoints and accused those in charge of them of treating local residents badly and imposing unfair tolls writes Human Voice.

What Happened Over the Weekend

Spousal homicide in Qamishli, Erdogan vows to solve Syria after elections, residents of the Golan decry Trump and the missing in Raqqa. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Moaz al-Khatib: A Quiet Dialogue With Syria’s Pharaoh

The former head of the National Coalition, Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib, has called on Assad to step down for the good of the country and allow a group of technocrats to be formed writes Human Voice.

Civilian Tortured to Death by US-Led Forces

The tortured civilian was accused of collaborating with the Islamic State, whose defeat was announced at the end of last week writes Zaman Al Wasl.

Students Killed by Assad Forces

Assad forces targeted a school in the village of al-Sheikh Idriss, east of Idleb, killing two and wounding five others reports Hurriya Press.