News for Wednesday, 2025-02-12

The SFM’s News:

• The Political Office for the Syrian Future Movement issued a Press release titled: On the Presidency’s meeting with the Negotiation Commission and the Coalition delegation.
• The Presidency Office for the Syrian Future Movement issued Office congratulatory: On the occasion of Darwin Day.
• The Media Office for the Syrian Future Movement published: The Honored No. (37) Fareed Al-Madhhan.
• The Media Office for the Syrian Future Movement published: From the memory of the Syrian revolution: 2013/02/12, On this day in 2013: Evening demonstrations took place in the neighborhoods of Tariq Halab and Al-Bayad in the city of Hama. Regime forces carried out a raid in the Al-Qusour neighborhood, sniped and killed a person inside his home, arrested an injured individual from Al-Hourani Hospital, and randomly shot and killed Ibrahim Fajr Hammoud in the town of Qalaat al-Madiq. They also opened fire on a passenger bus near the village of Tal Hawash, resulting in the deaths of three women and a man, all from the town of Karnaz, according to the “Revolutionary Command Council in Hama.”
• The Media Office for the Syrian Future Movement published: Syrian Revolution Caricatures No. (238).

Internal News:

• Putin Congratulates Al-Shara and Affirms Russia’s Support for Syria: In a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian Vice President Farouk Al-Shara, Putin congratulated Al-Shara on his new role, reaffirming Russia’s readiness to support Syria in various fields in the coming phase.
• Washington Calls for Comprehensive Political Transition in Syria to Prevent External Interference: In an official statement, the United States called for support for a comprehensive political transition in Syria, emphasizing the need to avoid any external interference that could obstruct the peaceful resolution of the Syrian crisis.
• General Security Arrests Over 15 Regime Loyalists in Al-Bukamal: In a wide-scale security operation in Al-Bukamal, the General Security forces arrested more than 15 regime loyalists, including prominent leaders linked to extremist militias.
• Declining Water Reserves in Hama Dams Threaten Crops and Drinking Water for Summer: Authorities in Hama announced a significant decline in water reserves in major dams, posing a threat to agricultural crops and drinking water supplies in the summer, requiring urgent measures.
• Landmine Explosion in Eastern Deir ez-Zor Kills One and Injures Four: A landmine explosion in an eastern village in Deir ez-Zor resulted in the death of one young man and injuries to four others, reflecting the ongoing danger of landmines in liberated areas.
• Damascus Governorate Begins Receiving Complaints about Home and Property Violations: The Damascus Governorate announced the start of receiving complaints related to violations of homes and residential properties as part of efforts to combat illegal construction and protect private property.
• Greece and Cyprus Block Lifting Sanctions on Syria, Demand Guarantees: In firm political stances, Greece and Cyprus expressed opposition to lifting sanctions on Syria, insisting on legal guarantees to ensure they are not used to support authoritarian regimes.
• UK Officials: Russia Undermines Negotiations on its Bases in Syria by Granting Asylum to Assad: British officials accused Russia of attempting to undermine political negotiations in Syria by granting asylum to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, complicating efforts to resolve the conflict.
• Ibrahim Kalin: Turkey Follows Developments in Syria and Supports Reconstruction: In a press statement, Turkish Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin affirmed that Turkey is closely monitoring developments in Syria and strongly supports reconstruction efforts in areas liberated from the regime.
• Al-Shibani: I Will Visit Baghdad Soon, March Government Will Unite All Syrian Components: Syrian opposition Foreign Minister Ahmed Al-Shibani confirmed that he would visit Baghdad soon, noting that the upcoming March Government will bring together all Syrian components to unite efforts against the regime.
• Hezbollah and Iran Loyalists End Housing Violations at Damascus University City: In a new step, officials loyal to Hezbollah and Iran announced the completion of removing housing violations at the Damascus University City as part of a policy to organize and regain control of lands.
• Ministry of Higher Education Recognizes 50 Universities and 9 Institutes in Syria: The Syrian Ministry of Higher Education announced the recognition of 50 public and private universities and 9 institutes, aiming to enhance higher education and provide diverse educational opportunities for Syrian students.
• Aleppo Recruitment Office Opens Registration for Ministry of Defense: The Aleppo Recruitment Office announced the opening of registration for those wishing to join the Syrian Ministry of Defense, as part of efforts to strengthen the armed forces with training and participation in national defense missions.

Related News:

• Turkish Interior Minister Calls Syrian Counterpart to Congratulate on New Position: The Turkish Interior Minister made a phone call to his Syrian counterpart to congratulate him on his new position, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of security and counterterrorism.
• Algeria Denies Claims of Involvement in Fighting in Syria, Calls Them Lies: The Algerian government denied circulating claims of its soldiers being involved in fighting in Syria, calling these reports lies intended to tarnish Algeria’s image.
• Kremlin: Putin Holds First Phone Call with Al-Shara: The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin held his first phone call with Syrian Vice President Farouk Al-Shara, during which they discussed bilateral cooperation and developments in Syria.

International News:

• Israel Decides to Keep Forces in Southern Lebanon Until End of February, Lebanon Accuses It of Stall Tactics: Israel decided to extend its forces’ stay in southern Lebanon until the end of February, a move that has been met with criticism from the Lebanese government, accusing Israel of stalling the implementation of international agreements.
• War on the West Bank, Palestinian Factions Announce Killing and Injuring Israeli Soldiers in Nour Shams Refugee Camp: Palestinian factions announced the killing and injuring of several Israeli soldiers in clashes at the Nour Shams refugee camp in the West Bank, marking a new escalation in the region.
• International Organizations Criticize Trump’s Statements: A Call for Ethnic Cleansing and Violation of International Law: Several international organizations criticized US President Donald Trump’s statements, calling them a call for ethnic cleansing and a blatant violation of international law and human rights.
• Jordanian Prime Minister: No Displacement or Resettlement, No Solutions at Jordan’s Expense: The Jordanian Prime Minister confirmed the country’s rejection of any attempts to displace or resettle Palestinians in Jordan, emphasizing that any political solution should not come at the kingdom’s expense.