News for Friday, 2025-03-18

The SFM’s News:

• The Political office of the Syrian Future Movement issued a statement titled: On the Security Agreement Between Syria and Lebanon.
• The Political office of the Syrian Future Movement issued a statement titled: On the U.S. Funding Halt for the Syrian Civil Defense Organization “White Helmets.”
• The Presidency Office issued an official congratulatory message titled: Official Congratulations | Mr. Dr. Marouf Al-Khalaf.

Internal News:

• A protest was held in Umayyad Square condemning Israeli attacks.
• President Al-Sharaa at the Five-Party Summit: Israeli incursion is a threat to peace and regional security.
• Israeli occupation forces arrest three individuals from Koya village, west of Daraa.
• The U.S. Agency for International Development renews its support for the Syrian Civil Defense.
• The theft of 8,500 meters of high-voltage power lines threatens electricity cuts in Daraa and Sweida.
• The “Kurdish National Council”: We will not participate in the announcement of the Syrian government formation.
• The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs establishes the General Secretariat for Political Affairs.
• Two revenge incidents result in the deaths of three young men in Deir ez-Zor and a man and his daughter near Qamishli.

Related News:

• Macron: We are working with Lebanon and Syria on border demarcation and refugee return.
• The Lebanese Army announces thwarting a smuggling attempt from Syrian territory and arrests 56 people.
• Washington confirms its desire to coordinate with Ankara on the Syrian issue.

International News:

• Dozens of Israeli occupation soldiers refuse to return to combat in Gaza.
• After the liberation of Khartoum, Saudi Arabia and Sudan agree to establish a coordination council to enhance cooperation.
• 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on various areas in Gaza.