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Syria: ICRC warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Sweida and southern Syria
International Committee of the Red Cross
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July 18, 2025
Over recent days, escalating violence has left communities cut off from humanitarian assistance, with desperate pleas reaching the ICRC from the population facing dire shortages of food, clean water, electricity and medical care. Health facilities...
Trump Is Surprised by Israeli Attacks in Syria
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump was reportedly "caught off guard" by recent Israeli military actions in both Syria and Gaza, according to a statement released by the White House on Monday. The unexpected developments prompted the president to...
Syria Leader says Israel targets Syria to divide, destabilize Syria
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Thursday that efforts by the Syrian state, along with assistance from international mediators, had successfully blocked Israeli attempts to destabilize the region. In a national address,...
Turkish, Iranian Foreign Ministers Address Nuclear Talks
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, engaged in a telephone conversation to deliberate on the forthcoming nuclear discussions scheduled for Friday in Istanbul. According to sources from the...
Syrian president pledges to safeguard Druze population
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has vowed to protect the country’s Druze population following deadly sectarian clashes in Suweida province and Israeli airstrikes on Damascus. In his first televised address since the strikes,...
Syria Urges UN Security Council to Stop Israeli Attacks
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Syria appealed for swift involvement from the United Nations Security Council to halt the continuing Israeli assaults on its land. The call came amid rising tensions and ongoing military actions affecting several areas...
Prime Minister Carney meets with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan
Prime Minister of Canada
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July 21, 2025
CANADA, July 21 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan during His Majesty’s visit to Canada. This was their first in-person meeting since the Prime Minister took office. Prime Minister Carney...
Syrian President Credits Foreign Mediation
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa declared on Thursday that Israel’s alleged attempts to disrupt the region’s stability were blocked through both international mediation and domestic initiatives. In a nationally broadcast address, Sharaa...
Syria Declares Ceasefire Deal in Suwayda
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A temporary halt to hostilities was achieved in the southern Syrian city of Suwayda on Wednesday, after violent confrontations between armed Druze and Bedouin factions, according to regional media outlets. According to an official state...
Israeli opposition leader denounces government over Syrian attacks
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday criticized the government’s recent military strike on Syria, calling it “unnecessary and hasty,” and renewed his demand for early elections amid growing political tension. Speaking to Israeli...
Lapid Criticizes Israeli Attacks on Syria
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli opposition figure Yair Lapid on Monday strongly denounced Israel’s latest military action in Syria, labeling it as “unnecessary and hasty.” He directed sharp criticism at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration and...
Erdogan reassures backing of Syria
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reaffirmed his backing for Syria's transitional leadership, stating that Türkiye stands by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and firmly opposes any division within the neighboring country. “We...
Erdogan Reaffirms Support for Syria’s Leader al-Sharaa
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reaffirmed his administration’s backing of Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, promising continued alliance and denouncing any efforts to fracture Syria’s territorial integrity. He declared, “We will...
Erdogan Confirms Support for Syrian Leadership
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again voiced his backing for Syria’s current leadership, emphasizing that he will not "leave al-Sharaa alone." He firmly opposed the division of Syrian territory and highlighted that...
Hakan Fidan Dials Syrian Counterpart
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate phone conversations on Sunday with Syrian counterpart Asaad Al-Shaibani and Tom Barrack, the US special envoy for Syria. These discussions centered around recent developments in Syria,...
Syria Promises Justice Over Human Rights Violations in Sweida
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria’s interim government issued a forceful condemnation on Wednesday over a series of alleged human rights violations in the southern province of Sweida, promising to pursue legal action against those responsible. In an official...
Syria denounces Israeli attack on its territory
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria has forcefully condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on its southern territory, describing the attacks as a "treacherous aggression" and a serious breach of international law. In an official statement, the Syrian Foreign Ministry...
Syria Urges Suwayda Citizens to Comply with Curfew
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Syrian government has urged the people of Suwayda to respect the curfew that has been in effect since Tuesday, after clashes flared up again between the military and what officials described as "outlaw groups." These renewed...
Rubio Urges Syria to Act Against Violence in Suwayda
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on the Syrian government to deploy security forces in the southern region to "immediately" halt the ongoing violence between Druze and Bedouin groups, aiming to prevent further...
Former U.S. Diplomat Warns of Israel’s Strategy in Syria
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) In an interview published on Sunday, retired American diplomat James Jeffrey voiced strong concerns over Israel’s military operations in Syria. He cautioned that the country’s current course of action could lead to further regional...