A military source to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper:
Syrian forces thwarted a comprehensive ISIS plan to seize control of neighborhoods in key cities starting from Homs. Intelligence from a cell arrested months ago revealed infiltration tactics from deserts and targets including Alawite, Murshidi, and Christian sacred sites—mirroring prior sectarian strategies. Security forces reinforced Homs after dismantling cells. The government intensifies counter-ISIS operations following the Mar Elias Church attack in Damascus.
Syrian forces thwarted a comprehensive ISIS plan to seize control of neighborhoods in key cities starting from Homs. Intelligence from a cell arrested months ago revealed infiltration tactics from deserts and targets including Alawite, Murshidi, and Christian sacred sites—mirroring prior sectarian strategies. Security forces reinforced Homs after dismantling cells. The government intensifies counter-ISIS operations following the Mar Elias Church attack in Damascus.
EU Ends Sanctions on Syria and Targets Assad-Era Officials Over Atrocities
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This week the European Union formally lifted all remaining economic sanctions on Syria, signaling a major policy shift aimed at supporting the country’s political transition. However, in a parallel move, the EU imposed new sanctions targeting five individuals…
Saudi Foreign Ministry:
"Prince Faisal bin Farhan received the US envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack and discussed supporting Syria's security and economy."
"Prince Faisal bin Farhan received the US envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack and discussed supporting Syria's security and economy."
US Special Envoy for Syria, Thomas Barrack:
From President Trump and Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s meeting with President al-Sharaa in May, transformative steps have taken place in Syria. On behalf of Secretary of State, I had productive meetings at the Saudi Foreign ministry with Faisal bin Farhan, focused on advancing those steps benefiting the Syrian people, Syrian economy, and entire region.
From President Trump and Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s meeting with President al-Sharaa in May, transformative steps have taken place in Syria. On behalf of Secretary of State, I had productive meetings at the Saudi Foreign ministry with Faisal bin Farhan, focused on advancing those steps benefiting the Syrian people, Syrian economy, and entire region.
Syria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Mohammed Abdul Rahman Turko, met with a GIZ delegation to discuss vocational education cooperation. Both sides emphasized launching practical initiatives to develop standards, train youth, and link education to the labor market, drawing on German expertise to enhance opportunities and ensure sustainable development.
GIZ is a global agency supporting sustainable development through partnerships in energy, climate, education, and economy across more than 120 countries.
GIZ is a global agency supporting sustainable development through partnerships in energy, climate, education, and economy across more than 120 countries.
Syria's Anti-Narcotics Director, Brig. Gen. Khaled Eid, states his agency inherited a major drug hub from the former regime. Since liberation, they've seized 320 million Captagon pills, 121 tons of raw materials, 1,826 kg of hashish, plus cocaine, heroin, marijuana, H-Boz, Lorica, Zolam, and Pogoplene pills from 13 labs. Eid vows to continue the fight for a drug-free Syria.
Syrian electricity officials met with representatives from the Turkish company Levant Elektrik Ticaret Anonim Şirketi to advance the 400 kilovolt international power line project between both countries. The project seeks to enhance grid stability, increase energy exchange, and develop regional interconnections with neighbors.
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, Syria is working to rebuild its economy by investing in natural resources—chiefly phosphate, with reserves of 1.8–2.1 billion tons—making it one of the world’s top five producers. Ports in Latakia and Tartous are key to export efforts.
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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during his meeting with dignitaries from Quneitra and the Golan:
📌 Some parties inside and outside Syria are trying to stir sectarianism, but the people are stronger than that.
📌 There were attempts to target a church and a Shia shrine at the same time.
📌 The people are too aware to fall into sectarian traps.
📌 Emotional statements can escalate tensions. Leaders must act wisely.
📌 Security forces caught the whole cell that targeted the church in less than 24 hours—despite limited resources.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during his meeting with dignitaries from Quneitra and the Golan:
📌 Some parties inside and outside Syria are trying to stir sectarianism, but the people are stronger than that.
📌 There were attempts to target a church and a Shia shrine at the same time.
📌 The people are too aware to fall into sectarian traps.
📌 Emotional statements can escalate tensions. Leaders must act wisely.
📌 Security forces caught the whole cell that targeted the church in less than 24 hours—despite limited resources.
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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during his meeting with dignitaries from Quneitra and the Golan:
📌 We reject the past where the president’s region ruled everything.
📌 The president belongs to all Syrians, and his region carries greater responsibility.
📌 We rose against the regime and ended 60 years of injustice and corruption.
📌 We hope this begins a new era for Syria and the region—a revolution of ethics, conduct, and prosperity.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during his meeting with dignitaries from Quneitra and the Golan:
📌 We reject the past where the president’s region ruled everything.
📌 The president belongs to all Syrians, and his region carries greater responsibility.
📌 We rose against the regime and ended 60 years of injustice and corruption.
📌 We hope this begins a new era for Syria and the region—a revolution of ethics, conduct, and prosperity.
UNICEF Warns of Growing Crisis for Syrian Children Amid Funding Shortfall
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UNICEF Warns of Growing Crisis for Syrian Children Amid Funding Shortfall - levant24
More than 7.4 million children in Syria need humanitarian assistance, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported this week, warning that a severe funding gap could endanger the delivery of essential services and put lives at risk. In its latest humanitarian…