News for Monday, 2024-12-02

The SFM’s News:

• The Presidency Office for The Syrian Future Movement issued an official congratulatory titled: On the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.
• The Presidency Office for The Syrian Future Movement issued an official congratulatory titled: On the Union Day and UAE National Day.
• The Media Office for The Syrian Future Movement published: Podcast of SFM (46): Competence from the SFM’s Perspective.
• The Media Office for The Syrian Future Movement published: From the memory of the Syrian revolution: 2013/12/02, On this day in 2013: The National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces launched the campaign “Syrians… Connection and Giving,” involving Syrian communities. The campaign included a range of volunteer activities on the occasion of International Volunteer Day, such as visiting childcare centers and facilities for people with special needs, assisting teams working there, and participating with municipalities in environmental beautification efforts.
• The Media Office for The Syrian Future Movement published: Syrian Revolution Caricatures No. (173).

Internal News:

• SDF Prepares for Operation with Coalition Support: Backed by the coalition, the SDF is preparing for a military operation in villages under regime control east of the Euphrates.
• Refusal to Arm in Latakia: Latakia residents reject armament and forming “support groups” to counter “deterrence of aggression.”
• Return of Tal Rifaat Residents: Tal Rifaat residents begin returning to their homes after the SDF withdraws from the city.
• Waseem Al-Assad Supports Regime Forces: Waseem Al-Assad launches a recruitment campaign to support regime forces, offering security and financial incentives.
• Al-Safira Massacre: An airstrike in Al-Safira, eastern Aleppo, results in ten deaths.
• Salvation Government Supports Syrian Fabric: The Salvation Government declares that Kurds are part of Syria’s identity and will not allow anyone to disrupt the country’s unity.
• SDF Leader Criticizes Regime Army: The SDF leader states the regime army collapsed and retreated in the face of opposition attacks.
• Assassination of Daraa Commanders: Two prominent commanders in hiding for five months were assassinated in Daraa.
• Idlib Massacres: Regime airstrikes on Idlib cause two new massacres of civilians.
• Civilian Casualties in Northern Syria: 54 civilians were killed in northern Syria over five days due to escalating violence by Russia and the regime.

Related News:

• Rebel Offensive Threatens Assad: An American newspaper reports the rebel offensive poses the greatest threat to Assad in years.
• The Economist: Assad’s Defeat in Aleppo: Syrian rebels enter Aleppo, delivering a severe defeat to Bashar Al-Assad.
• Hezbollah and Northern Syria: Sources indicate Hezbollah has no plans to send fighters to northern Syria to support regime forces.
• Erdogan and Stability in Syria: Erdogan expresses hope for ending instability in Syria through an agreement meeting the people’s demands.
• UN: Civilians Need Protection: The UN emphasizes the urgent need to protect and assist civilians in northern Syria.
• Removing Iranian Militias: Local sources report that the coalition has decided to remove Iranian militias from seven villages in eastern Syria.
• Tehran and Astana Process: Tehran highlights the Astana process as the most sustainable, with Turkey playing a pivotal role.
• Partial Opening of Al-Arida Crossing: Al-Arida border crossing partially reopens, with return limited to Lebanese citizens.
• Israel Comments on Northern Syria: Israel comments on developments in northern Syria, stating: “There is no good side.”
• US: Protecting Civilians is a Priority: The US and its allies stress that protecting civilians in Syria is a priority, with Resolution 2254 as the solution.
• Iraq and Border Security: Iraq warns of the escalating “conflict” in Syria and emphasizes border security.
• Iranian Militias Reject Hama Battles: Fearing for the “corridor,” Iranian militias refuse to join Hama battles.

International News:

• Tensions and Israeli Threats: Tensions rise on the Lebanese border as Netanyahu and Katz threaten retaliation against a Hezbollah attack.
• 74 Israeli Violations: Israel commits 74 violations of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon.
• Turkish National Security Council and Syria: Chaired by Erdogan, the Turkish National Security Council discusses developments in Syria.
• Hamas: Hostage Deaths in Gaza: Hamas announces the death of 33 hostages in the Gaza war.
• Iraq Denies Militia Crossing: Iraq denies the crossing of any military factions into Syria.
• Hezbollah Bombs Israeli Site: Hezbollah bombs an Israeli site for the first time since the agreement came into effect.