News for Friday, 2025-01-31

The SFM’s News:

• The Political Office for the Syrian Future Movement issued a Press release titled: On the visit of the Emir of the State of Qatar to Syria.
• The Media Office for the Syrian Future Movement published: From the memory of the Syrian revolution: 2014/01/31, On this day in 2014: Protests erupted in the city of Saraqib and the town of Kafr Nbel in Idlib province during “Friday of Lifting the Siege, Not Evacuating the Besieged.” The protests called for lifting the siege on Homs and other Syrian cities and condemned the Geneva 2 conference. In Kafr Nbel, the protesters raised a banner in English that read, “Syrians are not only against Assad, but also against reactionism and terrorism, and nothing will stop us from defeating our enemies.”
• The Media Office for the Syrian Future Movement published: Syrian Revolution Caricatures No. (226).

Internal News:

• Border Closure: Syria closes land crossings with Lebanon at night, and Lebanese security is notified.
• Hama Massacre Anniversary: 43 years after the massacre, Hama residents hold on to memory and justice.
• Civilian Protection: The Syrian Network calls on the Syrian government to protect civilians during security operations.
• Atef Najib Arrested: Security forces arrest Atef Najib, responsible for torturing children in Daraa.
• Protest in Damascus: Demonstration in Ummayad Square demands the expulsion of “SDF” from Syrian Jazira.
• Homs Refinery Fire: Syrian Civil Defense controls the fire and treats the injured.
• SDF Defections: Syria TV: Over 5,000 “SDF” members have fled or defected since the fall of Assad’s regime.
• Weather Alert: Syria braces for a cold air front accompanied by snowfall.
• Tension in As-Suwayda: Casualties reported in violent incidents in the province.
• U.S. Airstrike: A U.S. airstrike targets a senior “Hurras al-Din” leader in northern Syria.

Related News:

• Iran’s Position: Iran’s Foreign Minister affirms support for any government endorsed by the Syrian people.
• Swedish Embassy: Sweden’s Foreign Ministry announces its embassy in Syria will continue operations from Beirut for now.
• Egypt’s Position: Egypt’s Foreign Minister reaffirms support for the Syrian state and the launch of a comprehensive political process.
• UN’s Stance: The UN states it is not in a position to recognize the appointment of Ahmad Al-Sharaa as Syria’s president.

International News:

• WhatsApp Breach: An Israeli company spies on dozens of users.
• Rafah Crossing: Israel’s Broadcasting Authority announces the crossing will open today, Friday, instead of Sunday.
• Airstrike in Bekaa: Two killed and ten injured in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon.
• Trump’s Remarks: Trump claims Egypt and Jordan will accept Gaza refugees despite their public refusal.
• West Bank Escalation: Israeli forces kill two Palestinians and demolish homes in Jenin and Tulkarm.