News for Tuesday, 2024-11-05

The SFM’s News:

• The Economic Office of the Syrian Future Movement published a study titled: “Refugees and Their Role in Revitalizing the Syrian Economy.”
• The Political Office of the Syrian Future Movement issued a statement titled: “Concerning the internet outage in northern Syria and the proposal to use the Starlink system as an alternative.”
• The Media Office of the Syrian Future Movement published a From the memory of the Syrian revolution: 2014/11/05, On this day in 2014: The United Nations Security Council held a closed session to receive a briefing from Sigrid Kaag, Head of the Joint Mission for the dismantling of Syria’s chemical program. She discussed the first monthly report of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on their operations in Syria.
• The Media Office of the Syrian Future Movement published a cartoon titled: “Syrian Revolution Caricatures No. (150).”

Domestic News:

• Israel Adopts the Qusayr Attack: Israel announced its adoption of an attack in the Qusayr area, targeting weapon depots belonging to Hezbollah, reflecting the ongoing regional tensions and escalation of military conflicts.
• Injury of 3 Civilians from Artillery Shelling: Three civilians were injured due to artillery shelling by Syrian government forces on the town of Iblin in southern Idlib, worsening the humanitarian situation in the area.
• Memorandum of Understanding for Relief with Italy: The Syrian government signed a memorandum of understanding with Italy to support incoming refugees, with aspirations for greater international support to address the humanitarian crisis.
• Israeli Airstrikes on Qusayr: The Syrian government announced the death of one person and the injury of three others in Israeli airstrikes targeting the Qusayr area, indicating an increase in the intensity of airstrikes in the region.
• Recent Fires in Latakia Affect Olive Trees: Recent fires in Latakia have affected most olive trees, with compensation payments being delayed, adding to the suffering of affected farmers.
• Death of Two Young Men Under Torture in Daraa: Within a week, two young men died under torture in Daraa, raising the total number of victims to 142 since 2018, reflecting ongoing human rights violations.
• Extension of Humanitarian Aid Access: Authorities have agreed to extend the entry of humanitarian aid through the al-Rai and Bab al-Salam crossings for three months, providing additional support to the displaced.
• Traffic Accident in Hama Countryside: Two people died and 20 others were injured in a horrific collision between a “pullman” bus and a tanker in the Hama countryside, increasing pressures on the health sector.
• Explosions and Clashes in Deir ez-Zor: Deir ez-Zor witnessed an escalation in explosions and family clashes, reflecting the deteriorating security situation in the area.
• Formation of a Joint Force in Nawa: Nawa factions in Daraa countryside announced the formation of a joint force to maintain security and protect civilians, aimed at enhancing local stability.
• Operations Against ISIS: Joint forces carried out 95 operations against ISIS in Syria and Iraq over the past two months, in ongoing efforts to combat terrorism.
• Israeli Targeting of Hezbollah Intelligence Headquarters: The Israeli army announced the targeting of Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters in Damascus, reflecting the escalating military operations between conflicting parties.
• Random Gunfire in Sweida: Sweida experienced random gunfire after the “Men of Dignity” faction detained a person named Saqr al-Baydar, increasing tensions in the region.

Related News:

• Launch of Early Recovery Strategy in Syria: The UN humanitarian coordinator announced from Damascus the launch of an early recovery strategy in Syria, indicating a focus on improving humanitarian conditions and reconstruction efforts.
• Syrian Government Calls on the UN to Stop Israeli Strikes: The Syrian government urged the United Nations to take “decisive measures” to halt Israeli airstrikes, confirming the escalation of regional tensions.
• Death of 3 Syrians in an Israeli Airstrike: Three Syrians were killed and three others injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Tyre area, escalating the ongoing conflict and affecting local stability.

International News:

• Deaths and Injuries Among Lebanese in Israeli Strikes: Five Lebanese were killed and eight others injured due to Israeli airstrikes on various areas in Lebanon, reflecting the continued escalation in the region.
• Palestinians Martyred in Northern West Bank: Four Palestinians were martyred by Israeli occupation forces in Jenin and Tubas in the northern West Bank, increasing the violence in Palestinian territories.
• New Success for Boycott Campaigns: A boycott campaign against “Carrefour” led to its withdrawal from Jordan, marking another success for boycott efforts.
• New Defense Minister in Israel: The appointment of the “Bulldozer” as the new defense minister in Israel introduces a new direction in Israeli government defense policies.
• Rising Death Toll Among Palestinians: The death toll among Palestinians has risen to 43,391 since the start of the Israeli campaign in October 2023, reflecting the scale of the ongoing humanitarian tragedy.
• U.S. Elections: Millions of American voters are heading to the polls to choose the next president in elections that could determine the course of U.S. policies.