News for Monday, 2025-02-10

The SFM’s News:

Internal News:

  • Western Region Commander: Hezbollah militia continues to support smuggling operations across the border, posing a direct threat to Syrian-Lebanese border security and reinforcing illegal activities in the region.
  • Syrian Turkmen Council: Announces its withdrawal from the Syrian National Coalition, emphasizing the need to restructure the Syrian opposition with a new vision that meets Syrians’ aspirations for their country’s future.
  • Turkey: Announces the resumption of visa application processing for Syrians at its embassy in Damascus, a step that may open new travel opportunities for Syrian citizens.
  • Ministry of Interior: Grants former regime officials a deadline until February 20 to settle their legal status, amid efforts to reorganize the administrative landscape in the country.
  • General Directorate of Border Crossings: Confirms the entry of over one million travelers and returnees to Syria in the past two months, as cross-border movement increases.
  • Anadolu: The Syrian Ministry of Defense prevents a Russian military convoy from entering the Tartus base, reflecting divergences in coordination between the two sides.
  • Eighth Brigade: A faction leader denies refusing to join the Syrian Ministry of Defense, stating that discussions are still ongoing regarding the future of its formations.
  • General Security: Conducts raids in rural Daraa to recover military equipment and vehicles that had fallen into the hands of armed groups.
  • Ahmad Al-Shara: In an interview with Alastair Campbell, he reveals details of his rise to power and outlines his vision for Syria’s future governance.
  • Border Security Administration: Intensifies the deployment of its forces at village intersections recently cleared in rural Homs to enhance security and prevent suspicious movements.
  • Hussein Al-Masri: Announces a strategic plan to develop Syria’s internet sector, including expanding fiber optic networks and improving digital services.
  • Rural Damascus: A spying system belonging to the ousted regime is discovered hidden inside a water tank, revealing the persistence of espionage and intelligence activities in the region.
  • Presidential Palace: Ahmad Al-Shara receives a delegation of Silicon Valley experts as part of efforts to leverage technological expertise to advance Syria’s digital development.

Related News:

  • Syrian Markets: Witness a rise in trade for both used and new cars via Turkish ports, as demand for imported vehicles increases amid the current economic situation.
  • Syrian Civil Defense: Participates in the Arab Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction in Kuwait, presenting its experiences in humanitarian response and crisis management in Syria.
  • Lebanese Army: Seizes a cache of weapons and rocket-propelled grenades on the Syrian border, amid tightened security measures to prevent smuggling and infiltration operations.

International News:

  • Israeli Policies: Military directives legitimize the killing of Palestinians under the pretext of “tampering with the land,” raising concerns over escalating violations against civilians.
  • Saudi Response to Trump: A Saudi official sarcastically responds to the former U.S. president’s remarks, saying, “Move the Israelis to Alaska,” in a rejection of American proposals regarding the Palestinian issue.
  • Women in Gaza: Gazan women without providers face severe humanitarian challenges amid siege and aggression, yet continue to endure with resilience despite dire conditions.
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