News for Tuesday, 2024-12-03

SFM News:

• The Presidency Office for The Syrian Future Movement issued an official congratulatory titled: On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
• The Media Office for The Syrian Future Movement published: News for Monday, 2024-12-02, On this day in 2011: Idlib Governorate witnessed demonstrations in the city of Idlib, as well as in the towns of Taftanaz, Sarmin, Zardana, Binnish, Ariha, and Jabal Al-Zawiya. Protesters demanded the establishment of a safe zone to protect civilians in Syria.
• The Media Office for The Syrian Future Movement published: Syrian Revolution Caricatures No. (174).

Internal News:

• Documentation of Detention Cases in November: 196 cases of arbitrary detention were documented in Syria during November.
• SDF Prevents Residents from Leaving Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh: Despite shortages of food and water, the SDF continues to block residents from leaving the neighborhoods.
• Deterrence of Aggression Continues: A military leader affirms that operations will persist until building a new Syria that accommodates everyone.
• Mass Arrests in Hama: A wave of arrests coincides with the defection of dozens from the regime’s ranks.
• Syrian Tomorrow Movement’s Call: The movement calls for an immediate political transition and holding the Syrian regime accountable.
• Targeting in Daraa: Two regime members were killed in an attack on military vehicles in Daraa.
• Israeli Airstrike on Damascus: A vehicle on the Damascus International Airport road was targeted by an Israeli airstrike.
• SDF Attacks the Regime: With coalition support, the SDF launched an attack on seven villages east of the Euphrates.
• Opposition Factions Enter Hama: As part of the “Deterrence of Aggression” operation, opposition factions reached the city of Hama.
• Escalation in Northern Syria: 91 casualties, one-third of them children, resulted from regime shelling on the sixth day of escalation.
• Unrest in Daraa: An attack on a checkpoint in Al-Harrah and a nighttime protest in Al-Jiza.
• Haitham al-Bahra’s Statements: Military operations will not cease until the Syrian regime engages in the political process.
• U.S.-Russia Communication on Syria: Coordination continues through the “hotline.”
• British Position: The UK asserts that the Syrian regime has created escalation conditions by obstructing the political process.

Related News:

• Turkey and Russia’s Call Regarding Syria: Erdogan calls for a “comprehensive settlement,” while Putin demands a halt to the “aggression.”
• Qatari Foreign Ministry’s Statements: No information on an upcoming meeting regarding Syria on Qatari soil.
• Bloody Days in Northern Syria: The UN describes the last two days as the bloodiest since the escalation began.
• Phone Call Between Fidan and Al-Safadi: Discussion on the latest developments in Syria.
• Erdogan’s Statements: Stability in Syria is linked to Damascus’s engagement in the political process.
• Wall Street Journal Analysis: Lessons from the Syrian revolution that Washington must learn.
• Riad Hijab’s Position: Supporting the crumbling Assad regime serves no one, and the division of Syria is rejected.
• Negotiation Commission’s Confirmation: The necessity of politically leveraging developments to activate the political process.
• Reuters Report: Iraqi militias supported by Iran cross the border to fight in Syria.
• UN Call: A demand for an immediate ceasefire and a return to the political process.
• Washington’s Statements: Bashar al-Assad is a dictator responsible for obstructing the political process in Syria.

International News:

• UNRWA Services Resumed in Lebanon: Based on security assessments, UNRWA resumes its health services in Lebanon.
• Trump’s Threats to the Middle East: Trump conditions the release of hostages before inauguration or a “heavy price” awaits the Middle East.
• Casualties in Gaza: 12 killed in Gaza with evacuation warnings for southern areas of the Gaza Strip.
• New US Bill: A new US bill concerning Sudan is under discussion.
• Erdogan’s Statements on Syria: Erdogan confirms steps will be taken to prevent the Kurdistan Workers’ Party from exploiting developments in Syria.