News for Thursday, 2025-01-02

SFM’s News:

• The Political Office for the Syrian Future Movement published an article titled: “An objective analysis of the scenario of tyranny in Syria after Assad.”
• The Political Office for the Syrian Future Movement issued a Press release titled: “On the visit of the Syrian Foreign Minister to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
• The Media Office for the Syrian Future Movement published: “From the memory of the Syrian revolution: 2012/01/02“ On this day in 2012: Demonstrations took place in Daraa Governorate, including the city of Daraa (the neighborhoods of Sahari, Sadd, Sabil, Dahiyat, and Daraa al-Balad) and the cities and towns of al-Jiza, Inkhil, al-Katiba, al-Naima, Dael, Tal Shihab, Western Maliha, Nimer, Tasil, Ghabagheb, al-Hara, al-Hirak, Nasib, Eastern Ghariya, Khirbet Ghazaleh, Ibtaa, al-Musayfirah, and Heet.
• The Media Office for the Syrian Future Movement published: “Syrian Revolution Caricatures No. (198).”

Internal News:

1. General Security arrests remnants of the regime in Homs: In a security operation, General Security arrested remnants of the regime in Homs.
2. Violent explosions rock Damascus following Israeli shelling of Tel al-Shahem: Violent explosions shook Damascus after an Israeli strike targeted Tel al-Shahem.
3. Israeli occupation forces seize Al-Mantara Dam in Quneitra countryside: Israeli forces gained control of Al-Mantara Dam in Quneitra countryside.
4. Syrian Education Ministry clarifies: Curricula remain unchanged; amendments aim to remove ‘Assad’s legacy’: The Ministry of Education confirmed the continuation of current curricula, with amendments focusing on eliminating “Assad’s legacy.”
5. Qatari relief plane lands in Damascus: A Qatari aid plane arrived in Damascus as part of the relief airlift.
6. WHO: Over 15 million Syrians urgently need healthcare: The World Health Organization reported that over 15 million Syrians require urgent healthcare.
7. Syrian Network: 1,264 civilians killed in December, including 242 children and 118 women: The Syrian Network for Human Rights documented 1,264 civilian deaths in December.
8. Security campaign begins in Homs neighborhoods to pursue remnants of the former regime: Authorities launched a security campaign in Homs neighborhoods.
9. Syrian Health Ministry: Hundreds of facilities destroyed; organizing relief efforts: The Ministry announced significant destruction of healthcare facilities and efforts to coordinate relief.
10. Asaad al-Shaibani: Considering extending passport validity for Syrians abroad: Asaad al-Shaibani revealed that the ministry is studying extending passport validity for Syrians abroad.
11. Israel officially acknowledges air drop on Masyaf Research Center, destroying an Iranian facility: Israel admitted to carrying out an aerial operation on the Masyaf Research Center, targeting an Iranian facility.

Related News:

• Belgium: We will support the new administration in Damascus for Syria’s reconstruction.
• Saudi Defense Minister: Time has come for Syria’s stability.
• Turkish Foreign Minister: We will support and protect all components in Syria.
• Saudi Foreign Minister receives his Syrian counterpart in Riyadh: Strengthening ties between the nations.
• Pedersen: Syrians are full of hope; Syria is undergoing a historical transformation.
• Ukrainian President: Preparing to resume diplomatic relations with Syria.
• Syrian Borders Authority: New regulations for travel vehicles with Jordan.
• Anadolu Agency: Syrian National Dialogue Conference to be held mid-month.
• Turkish Defense Ministry: Evaluating our positions in Idlib based on field developments.
• “A Bright New Page”: Syrian delegation headed by the Foreign Minister arrives in Saudi Arabia.
• Qatar Airways resumes flights to Syria: A step towards normalization.
• First since Assad’s fall: Deaths and injuries among drug smugglers on the Syrian-Jordanian border.

International News:

1. Turkish training plane crashes in Denizli after three successful trial rounds: A Turkish training plane crashed in Denizli, injuring the pilot slightly.
2. Heavy rain claims lives and floods tents in Gaza: Torrential rain in Gaza caused deaths and flooded numerous tents, worsening humanitarian conditions.