News for Saturday, 2025-01-04

The SFM’s News:

Domestic News:

  • Recovery of Civilian Remains: The remains of 4 civilians killed in a landmine explosion in southern Idlib were retrieved.
  • Death of a Civil Defense Volunteer: A gunshot leads to the death of a volunteer in the Civil Defense in Damascus.
  • Attack on an Opposition Group: Fighters linked to the ousted regime attack an “opposition group” in Daraa.
  • Destruction of War Remnants: A total of 822 war remnants were destroyed in Syria during the month.
  • Discovery of a Mass Grave: Near the former regime’s headquarters, a mass grave was found in the town of Sanamayn in Daraa.
  • Meeting of Hikmat al-Hajri: Hikmat al-Hajri meets the heads of the opposition coalition and negotiation committee in Sweida.
  • Saudi Arabia Opens a Land Bridge to Damascus: Saudi Arabia opens a land bridge to Damascus carrying heavy equipment.
  • Seizure of Ammunition Storage: The General Security forces seized an ammunition storage facility in the Zahra neighborhood of Homs.
  • Arrival of Egyptian Aid: The first Egyptian aid plane arrives at Damascus International Airport.
  • Arrest of a Senior Prison Official: The General Security forces arrest a senior official at Sednaya Prison and a field commander in Homs.
  • Injury of Woman and Children in Fire: A woman and 7 children are injured in a fire and landmine explosion in Deir ez-Zor.

Related News:

  • Qatar’s Support for Syrians: In a phone call between Al-Khalifi and Al-Shibani, Qatar confirmed its continued support for the Syrians.
  • Foreign Affairs Warning: Foreign Affairs: “Do not repeat in Syria what you got wrong in Afghanistan.”
  • Al-Rai Border Crossing Resumes Operations: After days of closure, the Al-Rai border crossing with Turkey resumes its work.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Meets Syrian Diaspora: The U.S. Secretary of State meets members of the Syrian community in Washington.
  • Iraq’s Support for Syria: The Iraqi president states: “We seek to support Syria in rebuilding its independent state.”

International News:

  • Trump’s Case: Trump awaits judgment in the “hush money” case in a few days.
  • Israeli Military Incursion: The Israeli army infiltrates five areas in southern Lebanon.
  • Martyrs in Gaza: Medical sources report 59 martyrs in the Gaza Strip within 24 hours.
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