News for Saturday, 2025-02-01

The SFM’s News:

• The Political Office for the Syrian Future Movement issued a Press release titled: On the arrest of the criminal Atef Najib.
• The Media Office for the Syrian Future Movement published: From the memory of the Syrian revolution: 2013/02/01, On this day in 2013: Three protests, documented with video footage, took place in Hasakah Governorate on the “Friday of the International Community as Assad’s Partner in His Massacres,” according to the Syrian Independent Center for Protest Documentation. Additionally, a protest was held in the Ghweiran neighborhood of Hasakah city for the funeral of Abdul-Samad Alawi and Hafez Eid Al-Abed, two Free Syrian Army fighters who were killed in clashes against the “People’s Protection Units” in Ras al-Ain.
• The Media Office for the Syrian Future Movement published: Syrian Revolution Caricatures No. (227).

Internal News:

• Official Announcement: Steps and fees for obtaining a passport in Syria have been determined.
• Victory Celebration in Homs: Several creators of Smile, O General participated.
• Explosion in Manbij: Three people were killed and others injured in a car bomb explosion.
• Drug Bust in Aleppo: A gang was arrested, and 50,000 Captagon pills were seized.
• Mass Grave in Deir ez-Zor: A “children’s grave” was discovered in the town of Sabha.
• Production Increase: The Latakia gas plant enhances its capacity following maintenance.
• Remnants of the Defunct Regime: Two young men were killed in a landmine explosion in Deir ez-Zor.
• Promise of Accountability: The General Security clarifies the circumstances of a “National Defense” member’s killing in a Homs prison.
• Damascus Power Crisis: Infrastructure is deteriorating, and networks haven’t been updated in 20 years.
• Drug Crackdown: Syrian Interior Ministry reports seizing 100 million pills prepared for smuggling.
• Fire in Idlib: A mother and her child were injured as flames engulfed a home in the province’s north.
• Ambush in Latakia Countryside: Three General Security members were killed and injured in an attack by remnants of the defunct regime.
• Raids in Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor: “SDF” continues its arrests and crackdowns on civilians.
• Tension in Western Hama: General Security surrounds Arza after the killing of former officers and conscripts in an armed attack.
• Israeli Incursion into Quneitra: Two individuals were arrested following gunfire in the demilitarized zone.

Related News:

• Upcoming Visit: Saudi sources confirm the Syrian president will arrive in the Kingdom tomorrow.
• UN Support: Guterres praises the path of the new Syrian administration.
• Syria’s File: Turkish and Russian foreign ministers discuss regional developments.
• UN Condemnation: Israeli forces’ presence in Syria is a clear violation.
• European Endorsement: The EU welcomes Sharaa’s speech, calling it aligned with the Syrian people’s aspirations.
• Church Greetings: The Patriarchs of Antioch congratulate Sharaa on assuming the Syrian presidency.
• Washington’s Position: The White House states that Trump retains the option of withdrawing U.S. forces from Syria.

International News:

• Rafah Crossing: Opened for the first time in eight months, allowing injured Palestinians to enter Egypt.
• Prisoner Exchange Deal: Hamas hands over three Israeli captives in the fourth batch, as Palestinian prisoners begin to be received.
• Deadly Fire in France: Fatalities and injuries reported at a nursing home near Paris.
• Eaton Fire Contained: Officials confirm full control over the blaze in Los Angeles.
• Detainees in Albania: A court determines the fate of several detainees, including Egyptians.