News of Thursday, 2024-11-21

SFM News:

• The Family Affairs Office for The Syrian Future Movement published a study titled: “Syrian Childhood: Challenges and Hopes.”
• The Political Office for The Syrian Future Movement issued a statement titled: “Regarding Bulgaria’s Detention of Syrian Refugees.”
• The Political Office for The Syrian Future Movement issued a statement titled: “On Targeting Schools in Northern Syria.”
• The Media Office for The Syrian Future Movement published: “The Honored No. (32) Ghassan Abboud.”

Domestic News:

• Iranian-backed Militias in Rural Aleppo Kidnap Dozens of Displaced from Afrin: Amid continued chaos in northern Syria, Iranian-backed militias in rural Aleppo have kidnapped dozens of displaced people from Afrin, reflecting ongoing violations against civilians in these areas.
• Between False Reports and Fires… “Damascus Firefighting” Faces Staffing and Retirement Crisis: The firefighting service in Damascus faces significant challenges, dealing with false reports, ongoing fires, and a crisis related to staffing shortages due to early retirement.
• Israeli Forces Enter Syrian Territory and Kidnap a Person from Quneitra: In a new violation of Syrian sovereignty, Israeli forces infiltrated Syrian territory and kidnapped a person from Quneitra, raising concerns about escalating tensions in the region.
• 3 Members of “SDF” Killed by Bomb Explosion in Northern Deir Ezzor: A bomb explosion killed three members of the “SDF” militia in northern Deir Ezzor, in a new attack targeting these militias in the eastern regions.
• After the Palmyra Strikes, IRGC Leaders Leave Syria: Following airstrikes targeting sites in Palmyra, sources reported that several leaders of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have left Syrian territory, a development reflecting instability in the region.
• Damascus University Leads Syrian Universities in Global Cross-Disciplinary Ranking: Damascus University achieved a significant academic milestone by leading Syrian universities in the global cross-disciplinary ranking, reflecting its academic advancement despite current challenges.
• Damascus Security Forces Shut Down “Online Betting and Gambling” Network Trading in US Dollars: Security forces managed to shut down an online betting and gambling network in Damascus, which was operating with transactions in US dollars, marking an important step in curbing illegal activities.
• Legal Report to the International Criminal Court Calls for Investigation into Afghan Fighters’ Violations in Syria: A legal report has been submitted to the International Criminal Court, urging an investigation into the violations committed by Afghan fighters in Syria, calling for international pressure to hold those responsible accountable.
• Including Underground Shelters, New Housing Project by “Malham” Team Launched in Idlib: A new housing project by the “Malham” team has been launched in Idlib, including the construction of underground shelters, aimed at improving living conditions for displaced persons.
• “Free Aleppo University” Opens a Branch in Rural Hasakah: In a significant step towards enhancing education in northern Syria, “Free Aleppo University” opened a branch in rural Hasakah, providing educational opportunities for students in the region.
• Syrian Regime Government Issues Statement to “Control Violations in the Journalism Profession”: The Syrian regime government issued a new statement to control violations in the journalism profession, a step that may lead to further restrictions on media freedom in the country.
• 36 Killed, Syrian Regime Limits Its Response to Condemning Israeli Strikes on Palmyra: Following Israeli airstrikes on Palmyra that resulted in 36 deaths, the Syrian regime limited its response to condemning the attacks, without taking substantial action to counter them.
• Syrian Network Documents 30,000 Children Killed and Calls for International Accountability for Crimes in Syria: The Syrian Network for Human Rights documented the killing of around 30,000 children in Syria and called on the international community to hold those responsible for these horrific crimes accountable and provide justice for the child victims.

Related News:

• Larijani: Bashar al-Assad and Nabih Berri Agreed to Demands from Khamenei: Ali Larijani announced that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri had agreed to the demands of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as part of the cooperation between the three parties.
• UN Security Council Session on Syria: The Country is at War, and Washington is Concerned about the Return of Syrians: The UN Security Council held a session on the situation in Syria, affirming that the country is still at war, with increasing US concerns about the implications of the return of Syrian refugees.
• South Korea Donates $2.5 Million for the Education and Protection of Syrian Children: South Korea made a donation of $2.5 million to support the education and protection of Syrian children in conflict zones.
• Turkish Presidency: Our Role is Crucial in Promoting a Political Solution and Ensuring Syria’s Stability: The Turkish presidency emphasized the importance of its role in promoting a political solution in Syria, highlighting that the country’s stability remains a top priority.
• United Nations Renews Call for Israel to End Its Occupation of the Golan and Cease Imposing Citizenship on Its Inhabitants: The UN renewed its call for Israel to end its occupation of the Golan Heights and stop imposing Israeli citizenship on its inhabitants, stressing the need to respect the rights of local residents.
• Bloomberg: Turkey Offers to Take Over the “ISIS” File from the Trump Administration in Exchange for the Withdrawal from “SDF” Support: Bloomberg reported that Turkey offered the Trump administration to take over the “ISIS” file in Syria in exchange for a withdrawal of US support for the “SDF.”
• Syrian Man in the US Accused of Diverting Millions of Dollars in Aid to “Hayat Tahrir al-Sham”: A Syrian individual in the US has been accused of diverting millions of dollars in humanitarian aid to the “Hayat Tahrir al-Sham” group, raising concerns about the misuse of aid for non-humanitarian purposes.
• Syrian Negotiation Commission Holds Annual Meeting in Geneva: The Syrian Negotiation Commission held its annual meeting in Geneva, discussing ways to enhance political dialogue and develop solutions to the Syrian crisis.

International News:

• US State Department: We Are Working on a Proposal to Prevent Hezbollah from Acquiring Weapons Through Syria: The US State Department confirmed that it is working on a proposal aimed at preventing Hezbollah from obtaining weapons through Syrian territory, as part of efforts to limit its military activities in the region.
• 47 Killed in Baalbek, Israeli Airstrikes Continue Bombing the Southern Suburbs and Villages in the South: 47 people were killed in Baalbek, Lebanon, due to escalating Israeli airstrikes, with Israeli planes continuing to target the southern suburbs and villages in southern Lebanon.
• On Day 412, 66 Palestinians Killed in Massacre by Israel in Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip: On the 412th day of Israeli escalation on Gaza, 66 Palestinians were killed in a massacre committed by Israeli forces in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip.
• UN: 3,000 Killed, Including More Than 200 Children, Since Escalation in Lebanon Began: The UN reported that over 3,000 people have been killed since the escalation in Lebanon began, including more than 200 children, as violence continues to surge in the region.