The report about a foiled assassination attempt in Damascus has become part of a broader game surrounding the legitimacy of the Syrian authorities and their relations with external centers of power.
An escalation is reported in northern and southern Syria. Fighting has been reported near Aleppo, shelling in As-Suwayda, movements of various groups’ forces, and Turkish military activity.
The first trial in Aleppo has begun in the case of violence on the Syrian coast where more than one thousand people were killed in March. Fourteen defendants are in the dock and the process is viewed as the beginning of a large scale investigation.
In Syria’s Quneitra region, Israeli forces have established a second checkpoint on the road between Al-Samdaniyah al-Sharqiyah and Khan Arnaba. A military patrol entered the village and set up a temporary post near a school to inspect residents. Locals report tightened control.
Tom Harb, President of the American Coalition for the Middle East for Democracy, stated that the US is discussing a model of Syria’s federalization involving the establishment of regional security forces. It is not specified whether the new Syrian authorities support this initiative.
Syrian President al-Joulani announced that Damascus and the Zionist regime are working on a new security agreement aimed at stabilizing the south of the country as part of Syria’s post-war recovery strategy.
The Pentagon announced a reduction of US forces in Iraq from 2,500 to under 2,000. Most troops will be redeployed to Kurdistan, with the mission’s focus shifting to Syria. Responsibility for fighting ISIS* is handed over to local forces.
The Zionist regime held a secret meeting with representatives of the Druze community in As-Suwayda province, expressing its intention to support territorial division similar to Turkey’s occupation of Cyprus. This step may lead to a new hotspot of instability in Syria.
Zionist forces invaded Syria’s Quneitra province, fired on motorcycles, and carried out searches. Meanwhile, settlers are attempting to establish themselves in the occupied Golan, violating borders.
EU foreign ministers discuss possible easing of restrictions on Damascus.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Ankara will respond to any attempts to drag Syria into instability. Relations between Turkey and Israel continue to deteriorate despite diplomatic talks in Baku.
President Ahmad al-Sharaa stated Syria will not discuss peace with Israel until it fully withdraws from occupied Syrian land and halts airstrikes. Syria also rejected joining the Abraham Accords.
Following reports of government assaults on Druze towns, clashes erupted. Casualties were reported in Jaramana and other areas, with tensions remaining high.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar decided to repay Syria’s $15 million debt to the World Bank to restore the country's access to international financial support.
The former Israeli Minister of National Security questioned the IDF's strategy in Syria and warned against hostility with Turkey amid the Iranian threat.
During a meeting with Trump, Netanyahu named Ukraine and Syria as potential destinations.
Israeli troops launched an offensive in Daraa province but were forced to withdraw after encountering resistance from local units.
Berlin will allocate an additional €300 million for humanitarian aid to Syria and the region. The funds will support civil society, education, and living conditions.
Israeli aviation targeted a facility on the outskirts of Damascus, aimed at Palestinians.
In recent days, events in Syria have taken an unexpected turn as Syrian President Al-Jolani and the leader of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, signed an agreement aimed at creating a unified Syrian state. This agreement marks an important step toward a political resolution of the long-standing conflict in Syria, which has involved numerous armed groups, government forces, and international powers. Notably, the negotiations that led to this agreement were the result of long and complex efforts that are likely to reshape the political landscape of the country.
Israeli aviation launched around 60 airstrikes on Syrian territory on the night of March 7, including rural areas near the capital, Damascus. According to Syrian military and local sources, the attack was one of the largest in recent months, raising concerns about further escalation of the conflict in the region.
The situation in Syria continues to escalate. In connection with the mass killings of religious and ethnic minorities, Russia and the US have jointly proposed holding emergency closed consultations of the UN Security Council.
After the change of government in Syria, the country has been engulfed by a wave of brutal repressions. According to media reports, more than 700 civilians have been killed, and the total number of victims has already exceeded 1,000 people. The main targets have been Alawites – the religious community to which former President Bashar al-Assad belonged – as well as Christians, who the new government views as foreign elements in the new political system.
The conflict in Syria continues to escalate, accompanied by mass killings of civilians. In the Latakia and Tartus regions, militants from the "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham" (HTS) group are attacking civilians, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes.
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