Friday News Summary 17-05-24.

SFM News:
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Domestic News:
Despite security measures, demonstrations in various parts of Idlib call for the downfall of Al-Julani.

Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham attacks protesters in Idlib, assaulting them with armored vehicles.

90 people dead or injured in Damascus this year due to 900 different incidents.

The National Coalition calls on the international community to press for lifting the siege on Rukban camp.

Residents of As-Suwayda organize a central demonstration and tear up pictures of Bashar al-Assad.

Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham pre-empts Friday’s demonstrations by imposing a security perimeter in Idlib.

A Syrian businessman close to Asma al-Assad and her economic advisor is poisoned in Damascus.

With half a million Syrian pounds per day, brothel rooms are rented online in Damascus.

Related News:
Russia and China affirm support for the Syrian regime and enhance political settlement.

The US State Department comments on Bashar al-Assad’s attendance at the Manama Arab Summit.

After the Syrian regime’s concession, Iraq announces it will host the next summit.

Liwa al-Quds militia buries 18 members killed in Homs.

The Iranian consulate sponsors a climate change conference at Aleppo University.

A humanitarian organization closes its school in Lebanon to protect Syrian teachers.

International News:
Gaza: Continuous “fierce” battles in Jabaliya and Rafah between Palestinian factions and Israel.

Selahattin Demirtas sentenced to 42 years in prison over 2014 incidents.

Two Hezbollah members killed by Israeli targeting in southern Lebanon.

In response to Erdogan’s decision, Israel plans to cancel free trade with Turkey.

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