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Syrian Transitional Government Does Not Plan to Breach Russian Base Agreements The Syrian transitional government has no intention of breaching agreements regarding Russian military bases in the country, according to a source cited by TASS. The Syrian authorities are not planning to disrupt the agreements under which Russia uses military bases in the Latakia and Tartus provinces in the near future. Per the same source, the parties are negotiating to ensure that neither military actions nor sudden changes in power in Syria will be considered force majeure reasons for terminating these agreements. The discussions also cover the scope of the…

Israeli Forces Force Evacuation and Burn Sections of Kamal Adwan Hospital The Israeli army has forced patients and medical staff to evacuate Kamal Adwan Hospital while burning parts of it. Palestinian media reported on Friday that Israeli forces burned sections of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, and communication with those inside the hospital has been completely cut off. The Palestinian News Agency clarified that the Israeli army forcibly compelled patients and medical personnel to leave the hospital and gather in its courtyard, preparing for an assault. It added that “communication has been completely cut off with those inside Kamal…

Israeli officers had the authority to risk killing up to 20 civilians, according to the New York Times. The American newspaper, “The New York Times,” reported that Israel adopted flawed methods for identifying targets and assessing the risk of civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip. The newspaper noted that at exactly one in the afternoon on October 7, 2023, the Israeli military command issued an order that unleashed one of the fiercest bombing campaigns in modern warfare. This order was immediately implemented: Granting mid-level Israeli officers the authority to strike thousands of fighters and military sites that were not priorities…

UN Confirms Airstrikes in Yemen Pose Risks to Humanitarian Operations On Thursday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced his concern regarding Israeli attacks in Yemen, emphasizing that the airstrikes on Red Sea ports and Sanaa International Airport are causing significant risks to humanitarian operations. Stephanie Tremblay, Assistant Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General: Stated in a release, “The Secretary-General condemns the escalation between Yemen and Israel. The Israeli airstrikes today (Thursday) on Sanaa International Airport, Red Sea ports, and power stations in Yemen are particularly alarming. Reports indicate that these airstrikes have resulted in numerous injuries, with at least three people…

Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement Between Moscow and Tehran Iranian Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, announced that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian plans to visit the Russian capital, Moscow, on January 17. According to the embassy’s Telegram channel, quoting Jalali, “During this visit, Pezeshkian and Putin will sign an agreement on cooperation between the two countries.” The Ambassador noted that the visit is scheduled for January 17. It is anticipated that the Presidents of Russia and Iran will sign the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between Moscow and Tehran. This agreement aims to be a pivotal stage in the development of relations between…

GCC Urges Syrians to Initiate National Dialogue, Calls for Lifting Sanctions The Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) urged all factions and components of the Syrian people to unite efforts, prioritize national interest, hold onto national unity, and launch a comprehensive national dialogue to achieve their aspirations for security, stability, development, and prosperity, while advocating for the lifting of sanctions to enable economic recovery in Syria. This call was part of the final statement from the 46th Extraordinary Meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council regarding the situations in Syria and Lebanon, held on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in…

Clashes Threaten Water Supply for Millions in Aleppo and Its Countryside The Aleppo Water Establishment has warned of the dangers of ongoing clashes around the “Al-Khafsa” water station, which could lead to a water cut-off for over 4 million residents in Aleppo. In its statement, the establishment reported that one of its employees lost his life due to clashes near the “Al-Khafsa” station, which is the main water supply for Aleppo. The statement further explained that continued fighting might force technical staff to leave the stations, leading to a complete shutdown of water services across the city. The Aleppo Water…

Who is Anis Khataab, the New Head of Syrian Intelligence? Sanctioned by the UN Security Council – From General Security to Syrian Intelligence, “Abu Ahmed Hudood” Steps Up The Syrian Military Operations Directorate announced today the appointment of Anis Khataab as the head of the General Intelligence Directorate in Syria. Anis Hassan Khataab’s name was included in the UN Security Council sanctions list in September 2014, accused of financing activities and operations of “Jabhat al-Nusra”. According to the official UN website, Khataab became the administrative emir of Jabhat al-Nusra in 2014, having previously been a member of the group’s Shura…

Turki Al-Sheikh Tops Influential List in American Magazine Turki Al-Sheikh, the head of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA), has emerged as the most influential figure in the world of boxing according to the 2024 list published by the renowned American sports magazine, “Sports Illustrated.” The list highlighted several achievements of Turki Al-Sheikh, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency, stating: “His Excellency, Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), topped the list of the most influential figures in the world of boxing for 2024, according to Sports Illustrated (SI),…

China’s Comment on Trump’s Threat to Regain Control of the Panama Canal In response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to take back control of the Panama Canal from Panama, China has expressed its firm support for the Panamanian government’s sovereignty over the waterway. During a press conference on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning declared that Beijing “will always respect Panama’s sovereignty over the canal and recognize it as a permanently neutral international waterway.” This statement came after Trump accused Panama of charging “exorbitant fees” for U.S. ships to use the canal and suggested an increasing Chinese influence…