News for Saturday, 2024-11-09

The SFM’s News:

• political office for The Syrian Future Movement published an article titled “Areas outside Syrian regime control, and the failure to find an alternative.”
• The Media office for The Syrian Future Movement issued a statement titled “On the Shelling of the Healthcare Center in Sarmīn.”
• The Media office for The Syrian Future Movement published From the memory of the Syrian revolution: 2011/11/09, On this day in 2011: Several neighborhoods in Damascus witnessed demonstrations as part of “Prisoners’ Wednesday,” where residents protested in Rukn al-Din, al-Midan, Jobar, al-Qanawat, al-Mezzeh, Kafr Sousa, al-Qadam, al-Shaghour, Barzeh, al-Qaboun, and Nahr Aisha, showing support for Hama and Homs and calling for the release of detainees.
• The Media office for The Syrian Future Movement published: Syrian Revolution Caricatures No. (154).

Internal News:

• Civil Defense: Regime forces have targeted 13 schools in northwest Syria since the beginning of 2024.
• ISIS Escape Attempt Foiled: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reported a failed escape attempt by ISIS fighters in al-Hol camp.
• Child Injuries in Raqqa: Three children were injured in Raqqa countryside due to a landmine explosion.
• Russian Air Show: Russian forces demonstrated their capabilities in joint maneuvers with the regime in Aleppo.
• Observation Post Relocation: Russia relocated an observation post to Tal al-Ahmar in Quneitra countryside.
• Medical Center Attack Condemned: Rights organizations denounced the regime’s targeting of a medical center in Sarmin.
• Armed Attack in Daraa: A regime checkpoint was targeted in eastern Daraa countryside.
• Israeli Airstrike: Twenty-two members of Iranian-backed militias were killed or injured in an Israeli strike on Saraqib.
• Intensified Shelling on al-Atarib: Ongoing shelling by regime forces halted services at a health center in Idlib.
• Lack of Safe Environment: Hadi al-Bahra noted that continued regime attacks hinder refugees’ return.
• Winter Aid: The UN announced an initial allocation of winter aid for northwest Syria.
• Use of Incendiary Weapons Alleged: Human Rights Watch confirmed that the regime continues to use incendiary weapons against civilians.
• Israeli Strikes: Israeli airstrikes targeted al-Safira in Aleppo countryside and Saraqib in Idlib countryside.

Related News:

• Intense Escalation in Syria: A European report confirms that Syria has experienced its most intense escalation in years and highlights Iran’s ongoing demographic change policies.
• Warnings of a U.S. Withdrawal: James Jeffrey warns of potential regional repercussions if U.S. forces withdraw from Syria.
• Participation in the Arab-Islamic Summit: The Syrian regime’s foreign minister arrives in Riyadh to participate in the Arab-Islamic Summit.
• Refugee Crisis: The UN Refugee Agency announces that more than half a million people have fled from Lebanon to Syria.

International News:

• Qatar Withdraws from Gaza Ceasefire Mediation: Reuters reports that Qatar has stepped back from its role in mediating a ceasefire in Gaza due to a lack of willingness from both Hamas and Israel.
• Escalation on the Lebanese Border: The Israeli army detected a drone flying over Tel Aviv and confirmed the launch of 48 rockets from Lebanon towards northern Israel.
• Raids and Arrests in the West Bank: Israeli forces conducted raids in the West Bank, resulting in the death of a Palestinian youth and the arrest of 18 others.
• Fire in Beirut: A fire broke out in the Hamra Street area of Beirut, causing cases of suffocation and the burning of dozens of cars.
• Israeli Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon: Double airstrikes on the Tyre region in southern Lebanon resulted in casualties, including fatalities and dozens of injuries.
• Targeting in Gaza: Israeli airstrikes killed 22 Palestinians and targeted a tent, a school, and a house, amid warnings of an impending famine.
• Iraqi Commitment: The Iraqi Foreign Ministry confirmed that Iran has pledged not to use Iraqi territory for attacks on Israel.
• Airstrikes on Southern Beirut Suburbs: Israeli aircraft carried out 11 airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon’s capital.