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Published on Jul 2, 2025

Israeli military 'captures terrorist cell operated by Iran' in Syria

The Israeli military said on Wednesday it captured a “terrorist cell operated by Iran” in an operation in southern Syria, as Syrian state media said three people were arrested. Israeli troops have been stationed in Syria since the fall of president Bashar …

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Will Syria and Israel normalize ties?

TEHRAN - The new government in Syria is resetting its regional relations, and a lot of focus is on what will happen with Israel, Al Jazeera said in an explainer on July 1. There are reports of talks between Syria and Israel, with timelines even being …

Source: Tehran Times - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Israel intensifies concerns on the Lebanon-Syria border

BEIRUT — Day after day, concerns about potential threats to Lebanon’s eastern borders with Syria are growing. This is due to the failure of security and military meetings between the two countries to end recurring attacks on Lebanese villages by the HTS …

Source: Tehran Times - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jul 2, 2025

IDF soldiers arrest members of Iranian terror cell operating in southern Syria

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Fuel tanker explosion kills 7 in central Syria

DAMASCUS, July 2 (Xinhua) -- At least seven people were killed and several others injured on Wednesday in a fuel tanker explosion in the town of Jibrin in Syria's central Hama province, state media reported. The explosion, which occurred when a fuel …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jul 2, 2025

DAVID AVERRE explains how Donald Trump's move to lift economic sanctions on Syria could mark turning point for the war-...

By STELLA RADEVA and NISHAN CHILKURI and DAVID AVERRE Published: 10:07 EDT, 2 July 2025 | Updated: 10:10 EDT, 2 July 2025 Donald Trump has signed an executive order lifting economic sanctions on Syria. This is a major milestone for the country demolished …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Why al-Sharaa’s success in Syria is good for Israel and the US

Israel’s approach to Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime has become more assertive, driven by security fears that were intensified by the trauma of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. For Jerusalem, the emergence of the interim President Ahmed …

Source: Atlantic Council - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 2, 2025

After years of war, a deadly landmine crisis plagues Syria

Huda al-Dahr appeared to be sleeping, lulled by the gentle whirr and beep of the machines at her bedside that were keeping her alive. The nine-year-old girl was lying in the Turkish-run hospital in al-Bab, northern Syria. Her tiny frame was pockmarked with …

Source: The New Arab - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Jazeera Airways resumes flights to Syria

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 192 Kuwait's Jazeera Airways has resumed direct flights between Kuwait and Damascus, marking a milestone for the first time in over 13 years. Kuwait's Jazeera Airways has resumed direct flights between …

Source: Travel & Tourism News Middle East - Neutral
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Emergency Ministry, the Missing Persons Authority in Syria discuss challenges and joint cooperation

Damascus, SANA- Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed Al-Saleh discussed Wednesday with the head of the National Commission for Missing Persons in Syria, Mohammad Reza Jalkhi, ways to enhance joint cooperation, the commission’s work mechanism, …

Source: SANA - Gov't Propaganda