News for Tuesday, 2024-10-30.

The SFM’s News:

• The presidency office of the Syrian Future Movement published Podcast of SFM (41): National Consensus from the SFM’s Perspective.
• The scientific office of the Syrian Future Movement issued a Press release titled: On the Human Rights Watch Statement Regarding Syrians Fleeing from Lebanon to Syria.
• The media office of the Syrian Future Movement published From the memory of the Syrian revolution: 2011/10/30, where it happened On this day in 2011: Syrian provinces witnessed demonstrations on the “Sunday of Freezing Membership.”
• The media office of the Syrian Future Movement published a cartoon titled: Syrian Revolution Caricatures No. (144).

Domestic News:

1. Chaos on the Lebanese-Syrian Border: The ongoing chaos on the Lebanese-Syrian border is fueling drug trafficking and raising prices, reflecting the rise of illegal activities in the area.
2. Civilian and 3 Syrian Regime Officers Killed: In a new attack by ISIS in Raqqa, a civilian and three officers from the Syrian regime were killed, increasing security tensions in the region.
3. Human Rights Watch: Human Rights Watch warned of the risks of arrest and torture faced by those returning from Lebanon to Syria, highlighting ongoing human rights violations.
4. Clashes and Shelling at the Al-Tayra Checkpoint: The Al-Tayra checkpoint of the Syrian regime in northern Daraa witnessed fierce clashes and shelling, worsening the suffering of residents and reflecting security chaos.
5. Three Iranian Militia Members Killed: Three members of the Iranian militias were killed in an attack in eastern Deir ez-Zor, reflecting the escalating conflict in the region.
6. Syrian Regime Targets Majdaliya Village: The Syrian regime targeted the village of Majdaliya in eastern Idlib with “suicide” drones, increasing security tensions and threatening civilians.
7. Reopening of the “Aoun al-Dadat” Crossing: After being closed for days, the “Aoun al-Dadat” crossing in eastern Aleppo was reopened, facilitating movement between both sides.
8. Massive Fire in Wadi al-Nadara: After a massive fire consumed agricultural and forested lands in Wadi al-Nadara in western Homs, efforts continue to control environmental conditions.
9. Lawyer Killed and His Wife Injured: A lawyer was killed, and his wife was injured by unknown assailants in the town of Binnish in eastern Idlib, highlighting the security challenges facing civil society.
10. Israeli Army Bombards Positions: The Israeli army carried out bombings on positions in Daraa and Quneitra, increasing the complexities of the regional conflict.

Related News:

1. Negotiation Body Meeting with UN Office: The negotiation body confirmed in its meeting with a UN office that Syria remains unsafe for the return of refugees, highlighting the ongoing challenges they face.
2. US Central Command: The US Central Command announced carrying out strikes against ISIS in the Syrian Badia, reflecting the continuation of military operations against terrorism in the region.
3. Badr Jamous: Badr Jamous indicated that the Arab League is capable of pushing for a political solution in Syria, reflecting the organization’s regional role in seeking settlements for the crisis.
4. Hungary Strengthens Relations with Syrian Regime: Hungary seeks to strengthen its relations with the Syrian regime, reflecting some countries’ approach towards normalization with the Syrian government.
5. Shoigu Calls for Support of Syrian Regime: From the UAE, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu called for political and economic support for the Syrian regime and to enhance normalization with it, reflecting current international alliances.
6. Ireland Abandons Syrians in Lebanon: With the onset of the war, Ireland abandoned Syrians in Lebanon after promising them safe refuge, reflecting disappointment in humanitarian responses.

International News:

1. US Seeks Ceasefire in Lebanon: The United States is seeking to achieve a ceasefire in Lebanon, while Naeem Qassem affirmed that the war would not stop except on their terms, reflecting the complexities of the conflict.
2. UN Security Council Warns: The UN Security Council warned against attempts to dismantle UNRWA or reduce its operations, indicating international concern about the humanitarian situation for Palestinians.
3. Turkey Cancels Electricity Support: Starting in February, Turkey announced the cancellation of electricity support for high-consumption homes, which may impact many families.
4. Israeli Soldiers Injured: 10 Israeli soldiers were injured in Gaza and southern Lebanon within 24 hours, reflecting escalating military tensions in the region.
5. Israel Announces Assassination of Deputy Commander of “Al-Ridwan Forces”: Before Naeem Qassem’s speech, Israel announced the assassination of the deputy commander of “Al-Ridwan Forces,” further complicating security conditions.
6. Erdogan Speaks of Diversity: Erdogan stated that our republic belongs to both Turks and Kurds and does not belong to a specific ethnicity, reflecting calls for peaceful coexistence in the country.
7. Israel Threatens to Bomb Baalbek: Israel threatened to bomb the archaeological site of Baalbek, while Hezbollah cut electricity to northern Israeli sites, increasing mutual tensions.
8. Arrest of Esenyurt Mayor: In a surprise security operation, the mayor of Esenyurt in Istanbul was arrested on terrorism charges, reflecting the Turkish government’s efforts to combat terrorism.
9. Palestinians Martyred in Beit Lahiya: After a bloody day in Beit Lahiya, 13 Palestinians were martyred due to Israeli targeting of two civilian gatherings in Gaza, reflecting escalating violence in the region.
10. Injured UNIFIL Soldiers: In Lebanon, 8 soldiers from UNIFIL were injured, and Austria accused Hezbollah of responsibility, highlighting tensions between international forces and local groups.