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Director of #Syria Program, @MiddleEastInst. Founder https://t.co/QX1KDP0vBO. Senior Consultant, @KShaar_Advisory.

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NEW - multiple, heavy #Jordan airstrikes targeting drug cells & #captagon facilities in #Suwayda tonight. Strikes have hit in Shahba, core Druze ‘National Guard’ territory, as well as in SE rural areas from where guided balloons are regularly launched towards #Jordan.

NEW - multiple, heavy #Jordan airstrikes targeting drug cells & #captagon facilities in #Suwayda tonight. Strikes have hit in Shahba, core Druze ‘National Guard’ territory, as well as in SE rural areas from where guided balloons are regularly launched towards #Jordan.

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While attention fixates on the fate of #Hezbollah leader Hassan #Nasrallah, bear in mind that flattening 6+ high-rise apartment buildings, without prior notice/evacuation, means 100s of casualties. This is a mass casualty event, whatever #Hezbollah losses.

While attention fixates on the fate of #Hezbollah leader Hassan #Nasrallah, bear in mind that flattening 6+ high-rise apartment buildings, without prior notice/evacuation, means 100s of casualties. This is a mass casualty event, whatever #Hezbollah losses.

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NEW - footage shows #Israel’s strike just now at the entrance door to #Syria’s Defense Ministry, caught on live TV.

NEW - footage shows #Israel’s strike just now at the entrance door to #Syria’s Defense Ministry, caught on live TV.

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NEW -- "explosions" heard over #Doha, #Qatar, amid reports of 6 #Iran missiles launched at al-Udeid AFB. U.S. interceptor missiles currently taking out #Iran missiles.

NEW -- "explosions" heard over #Doha, #Qatar, amid reports of 6 #Iran missiles launched at al-Udeid AFB. U.S. interceptor missiles currently taking out #Iran missiles.

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#Iran-linked militants in Rabia, northern #Iraq just launched a volley of artillery rockets towards the Kharab al-Jir base near Rumaylan in NE #Syria. US forces vacated the base 10 days around, handing it over to #Syria government forces.

#Iran-linked militants in Rabia, northern #Iraq just launched a volley of artillery rockets towards the Kharab al-Jir base near Rumaylan in NE #Syria. US forces vacated the base 10 days around, handing it over to #Syria government forces.

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A 2nd #Israel strike hit directly into #Syria’s Defense Ministry. Total impunity.

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A 2nd #Israel strike hit directly into #Syria’s Defense Ministry. Total impunity.

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Druze 'National Guard' militiamen kidnapped #Suwayda's education director today -- 48hrs after blocking 53 Druze university students from traveling to #Damascus for their studies. The commander responsible, Mohannad Mazhar, is an #Assad-era notorious organized crime leader.

Druze 'National Guard' militiamen kidnapped #Suwayda's education director today -- 48hrs after blocking 53 Druze university students from traveling to #Damascus for their studies. The commander responsible, Mohannad Mazhar, is an #Assad-era notorious organized crime leader.

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3 oil tankers have been separately hit by #IRGC explosive speed boats off the coast of #Basra, #Iraq tonight. At least one of them is reportedly American-flagged.

3 oil tankers have been separately hit by #IRGC explosive speed boats off the coast of #Basra, #Iraq tonight. At least one of them is reportedly American-flagged.

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The imagery here couldn’t be more powerful for Syrians. President Sharaa & his wife walking amid children whose parents were lost to #Assad’s killing machine, as they play in the grounds of the presidential palace. Just extraordinary. Via موسى العمر

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The imagery here couldn’t be more powerful for Syrians. President Sharaa & his wife walking amid children whose parents were lost to #Assad’s killing machine, as they play in the grounds of the presidential palace. Just extraordinary. Via موسى العمر

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NEW - #Israel launched airstrikes on #Palmyra & T4 airports in the #Homs desert tonight. Note that #Turkey has a proposal in with #Damascus to use T4 (& Shayrat AB) to deploy fighter jets to re-establish air sovereignty in #Syria — i.e. challenge #Israel.

NEW - #Israel launched airstrikes on #Palmyra & T4 airports in the #Homs desert tonight. Note that #Turkey has a proposal in with #Damascus to use T4 (& Shayrat AB) to deploy fighter jets to re-establish air sovereignty in #Syria — i.e. challenge #Israel.

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Druze militiamen launched attacks on government positions around al-Walgah west of #Suwayda tonight, but were repelled. They filmed & posted footage of themselves mobilising before the attack, thereby making their claims of being attacked null & void.

Druze militiamen launched attacks on government positions around al-Walgah west of #Suwayda tonight, but were repelled. They filmed & posted footage of themselves mobilising before the attack, thereby making their claims of being attacked null & void.

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This had been rumored, but never documented — but now we know. This is the “iron press,” used to crush #Sednaya prisoners to death & ease the disposal of bodies. There is no evil #Assad’s regime didn’t embrace.

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This had been rumored, but never documented — but now we know. This is the “iron press,” used to crush #Sednaya prisoners to death & ease the disposal of bodies. There is no evil #Assad’s regime didn’t embrace.

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~1,000 civilians left #SDF areas & entered gov't-controlled #Aleppo today -- along a humanitarian corridor declared by #Syria's Defense Ministry. All ~1,000 came on foot or boat, some crossing a bridge destroyed by the #SDF 48hrs ago, as the #SDF blocked vehicular movement west.

~1,000 civilians left #SDF areas & entered gov't-controlled #Aleppo today -- along a humanitarian corridor declared by #Syria's Defense Ministry. All ~1,000 came on foot or boat, some crossing a bridge destroyed by the #SDF 48hrs ago, as the #SDF blocked vehicular movement west.

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Yalla Souriya!! #ArabCup2025

Yalla Souriya!! #ArabCup2025

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Gathering from accounts on the ground, #Israel has massively escalated bombing n #Gaza tonight, with multiple reports of mass civilian casualty incidents, in IDP tented camps in particular. This bombing was hours ago, as evening fell. Almost apocalyptic scenes.

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Gathering from accounts on the ground, #Israel has massively escalated bombing n #Gaza tonight, with multiple reports of mass civilian casualty incidents, in IDP tented camps in particular. This bombing was hours ago, as evening fell. Almost apocalyptic scenes.

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#Israel’s largest oil refinery, in #Haifa, was hit tonight by at least 2 #Iran ballistic missiles. Multiple fires are still burning there.

#Israel’s largest oil refinery, in #Haifa, was hit tonight by at least 2 #Iran ballistic missiles. Multiple fires are still burning there.

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A tale of 2 #Syria dynamics: - A suspected #YPG/#SDF bomb attack just hit #SNA-held Tel Rifat, injuring 6 civilians. - A senior #SDF delegation visited #Damascus today & held "positive" talks with #HTS over a potential compromise deal.

A tale of 2 #Syria dynamics: - A suspected #YPG/#SDF bomb attack just hit #SNA-held Tel Rifat, injuring 6 civilians. - A senior #SDF delegation visited #Damascus today & held "positive" talks with #HTS over a potential compromise deal.

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Large parts of #Syria’s NW governorate of #Latakia are facing huge & out-of-control wildfires — forcing the evacuation of 20+ towns & villages, over 2 days. Military helicopters are dropping water, while firefighters have been deployed from elsewhere in #Syria.

Large parts of #Syria’s NW governorate of #Latakia are facing huge & out-of-control wildfires — forcing the evacuation of 20+ towns & villages, over 2 days. Military helicopters are dropping water, while firefighters have been deployed from elsewhere in #Syria.

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New video from #Syria’s Interior Ministry showcases combat & operational training for female recruits. A reminder: it’s the MOI in #Syria that undertakes all counterterrorism, counternarcotics & other kinetic security operations. For domestic security, the MOD has a back seat.

New video from #Syria’s Interior Ministry showcases combat & operational training for female recruits. A reminder: it’s the MOI in #Syria that undertakes all counterterrorism, counternarcotics & other kinetic security operations. For domestic security, the MOD has a back seat.

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Syrians are still being broken out of #Assad’s infamous #Saydnaya prison — as each layer underground is being accessed with time. Extraordinary scenes.

Syrians are still being broken out of #Assad’s infamous #Saydnaya prison — as each layer underground is being accessed with time. Extraordinary scenes.

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Just now -- acclaimed British surgeon testifies to #UK Parliament, detailing how #IDF "quadcopters" would arrive at the scene of airstrikes in #Gaza & "pick-off" / "shoot" the injured, including children.

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Just now -- acclaimed British surgeon testifies to #UK Parliament, detailing how #IDF "quadcopters" would arrive at the scene of airstrikes in #Gaza & "pick-off" / "shoot" the injured, including children.

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HUGE NEWS. #Trump confirms in #Saudi that he will "order" the "cessation" of sanctions on #Syria "to give them a chance at greatness." He receives a standing ovation from the entire ballroom.

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HUGE NEWS. #Trump confirms in #Saudi that he will "order" the "cessation" of sanctions on #Syria "to give them a chance at greatness." He receives a standing ovation from the entire ballroom.

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#Israel has sharply escalated its military activity in SW #Syria this week to levels unseen for 6 months. Tonight, an incursion was launched into #Quneitra to intercept & interrogate a provincial govt official. Elsewhere, farmlands are being fired upon with heavy machine guns.

#Israel has sharply escalated its military activity in SW #Syria this week to levels unseen for 6 months. Tonight, an incursion was launched into #Quneitra to intercept & interrogate a provincial govt official. Elsewhere, farmlands are being fired upon with heavy machine guns.

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Extraordinary - opposition fighters from #Daraa are escorting #Syria’s Prime Minister out of his office & to the Four Seasons Hotel, in a move intended to symbolize the transfer of power & removal of #Assad regime rule.

Extraordinary - opposition fighters from #Daraa are escorting #Syria’s Prime Minister out of his office & to the Four Seasons Hotel, in a move intended to symbolize the transfer of power & removal of #Assad regime rule.

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6 months ago, a helicopter flying over a crowd in #Syria would have caused complete terror. Today, this one is reportedly dropping rose & jasmine petals over Syrians celebrating the anniversary of #Syria’s now victorious revolution. That’s change for you.

6 months ago, a helicopter flying over a crowd in #Syria would have caused complete terror. Today, this one is reportedly dropping rose & jasmine petals over Syrians celebrating the anniversary of #Syria’s now victorious revolution. That’s change for you.

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History — Syrian American Jewish figure Victor Kameo addresses President al-Sharaa — “I am one of you” — & calls for the #CaesarAct to be lifted. Then chief Syrian Rabbi Yosef Hamra steps onto the stage to bless President al-Sharaa, to loud applause.

History — Syrian American Jewish figure Victor Kameo addresses President al-Sharaa — “I am one of you” — & calls for the #CaesarAct to be lifted. Then chief Syrian Rabbi Yosef Hamra steps onto the stage to bless President al-Sharaa, to loud applause.

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#Syria President Ahmed al-Sharaa & Foreign Minister أسعد حسن الشيباني playing basketball in #Damascus. Clearly not their first time…

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#Syria President Ahmed al-Sharaa & Foreign Minister أسعد حسن الشيباني playing basketball in #Damascus. Clearly not their first time…

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Very concerning news from #Aleppo tonight, as #SDF fighters are engaged in heavy clashes with gov’t forces in Sheikh Maqsoud. Despite “removing” all heavy weaponry in the Spring, #SDF artillery & mortars have fired from the area = 1 Syria soldier killed. Serious developments.

Very concerning news from #Aleppo tonight, as #SDF fighters are engaged in heavy clashes with gov’t forces in Sheikh Maqsoud. Despite “removing” all heavy weaponry in the Spring, #SDF artillery & mortars have fired from the area = 1 Syria soldier killed. Serious developments.

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More history in the making - Syrians in Jaramana, a SE #Damascus suburb, tear down the Hafez al-#Assad statue. The end is near.

More history in the making - Syrians in Jaramana, a SE #Damascus suburb, tear down the Hafez al-#Assad statue. The end is near.

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Here’s Ahrar al-Sham No. 2 Ahmed al-Dalati (أحمد الدالاتي) speaking at #Aleppo’s al-Rawdah Mosque, urging inclusivity & respect for all Syrians, including the city’s Christian & Armenian communities.

Here’s Ahrar al-Sham No. 2 Ahmed al-Dalati (أحمد الدالاتي) speaking at #Aleppo’s al-Rawdah Mosque, urging inclusivity & respect for all Syrians, including the city’s Christian & Armenian communities.

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A historic moment. #Syria’s flag of freedom has just been raised officially at the United Nations in #NewYork.

A historic moment. #Syria’s flag of freedom has just been raised officially at the United Nations in #NewYork.

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NEW -- Abu Yahya al-Atrash speaks from #Damascus & says he left #Suwayda to end the bloodshed & seek a peaceful "solution within #Syria" that will "preserve the unity of our people." "A man is measured not by his ability to ignite fire, but to extinguish it," he says.

NEW -- Abu Yahya al-Atrash speaks from #Damascus & says he left #Suwayda to end the bloodshed & seek a peaceful "solution within #Syria" that will "preserve the unity of our people." "A man is measured not by his ability to ignite fire, but to extinguish it," he says.

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Israeli forces opened fire towards an EU delegation on an approved visit to #Jenin in the #WestBank earlier today. The IDF said they were approaching an area they weren’t allowed to be, so “warning shots” were fired AT EUROPEAN DIPLOMATS.

Israeli forces opened fire towards an EU delegation on an approved visit to #Jenin in the #WestBank earlier today. The IDF said they were approaching an area they weren’t allowed to be, so “warning shots” were fired AT EUROPEAN DIPLOMATS.

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From a recent quiet visit to #Damascus: - #Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa & Foreign Minister أسعد حسن الشيباني playing basketball with U.S. Central Command Commander Admiral Cooper & Operation Inherent Resolve Commander BG Kevin Lambert.

From a recent quiet visit to #Damascus: - #Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa & Foreign Minister أسعد حسن الشيباني playing basketball with U.S. Central Command Commander Admiral Cooper & Operation Inherent Resolve Commander BG Kevin Lambert.

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NEW - #Aleppo Governor م. عزام الغريب & #Syria’s Minister of Social Affairs Hind Kabawat are safe & uninjured, after an #SDF suicide drone struck #Aleppo’s Governorate building during their press conference (where they’d been speaking about the vital role of Kurds in #Syria).

NEW - #Aleppo Governor م. عزام الغريب & #Syria’s Minister of Social Affairs Hind Kabawat are safe & uninjured, after an #SDF suicide drone struck #Aleppo’s Governorate building during their press conference (where they’d been speaking about the vital role of Kurds in #Syria).

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History on video. #Hama topples its #Assad statue, bringing an end to decades of brutal rule & turning past the 1982 massacre of 10,000s of civilians in the city. One contact there: “We’re breathing the sweet air of freedom. It’s like paradise.”

History on video. #Hama topples its #Assad statue, bringing an end to decades of brutal rule & turning past the 1982 massacre of 10,000s of civilians in the city. One contact there: “We’re breathing the sweet air of freedom. It’s like paradise.”

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The expansion of units like Asaib al-Hamra & introduction of Saraya al-Harari and Kataib Shaheen -- along with large-scale indigenous rocket & missile production -- has created a force that #Assad's regime has seriously struggled to defend against, let alone outmaneuver.

The expansion of units like Asaib al-Hamra & introduction of Saraya al-Harari and Kataib Shaheen -- along with large-scale indigenous rocket & missile production -- has created a force that #Assad's regime has seriously struggled to defend against, let alone outmaneuver.

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