SANA - Syrian Arab News Agency

Damascus-SANA

President Ahmad Al-Sharaa met Wednesday with Turkish Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin and discussed regional developments and the progress of the agreement with the “SDF” leadership dated March 10, 2025.

They also emphasized the unity and territorial integrity of Syria.

Damascus- SANA

Iran has responded to recent comments by the Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa suggesting that the break in ties with Tehran is not permanent, saying it is prepared to restore relations whenever Damascus decides renewed ties serve its people’s interests.

“I believe that severing relations between two Islamic countries bound by historic ties of friendship will certainly not be permanent,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said during his weekly press conference on Wednesday.

“We are not in a hurry. Whenever [the Syrian government] realizes that friendship with Iran serves the interests of the Syrian people, we will be ready to reciprocate,” Baqaei added.

Earlier Friday, President al-Sharaa said that while Syria had managed to build ties with Western states and maintain balanced relations with Russia, its relationship with Iran remained “complicated.”

“As for Iran, the wound was somewhat deeper, and we are not saying there will be a permanent rupture between us and the Iranians,” al-Sharaa said in an interview with Syrian state-run TV Al-Ekhbaria.

Relations between Damascus and Tehran were cut after Assad was toppled on December 8, 2024, following a major military operation by Syrian revolutionary factions that led to the liberation of Syria.

Iran had been Assad’s key ally since the start of the Syrian revolution in 2011, providing military and economic support to keep him in power and to preserve Tehran’s regional influence.

Amman – SANA

King Abdullah II of Jordan and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, stressed today the importance of reaching political solutions to the crises facing the region with the aim of restoring its security and stability.

According to Petra News Agency, King Abdullah and the Emir of Qatar underlined during talks held in the Jordanian capital, Amman, the need to support Syria and Lebanon in “preserving their security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity”, while emphasizing the importance of strengthening cooperation with them in various fields.

The two leaders expressed keenness to expand bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic and investment sectors, and to maintain close coordination in a way that serves the interests of both countries and the causes of the Arab nation.

King Abdullah renewed Jordan’s condemnation of the Israeli aggression against Qatar, affirming his country’s solidarity with it and continued coordination with friendly states to safeguard the sovereignty of nations against any violation.

For his part, Sheikh Tamim affirmed that Qatar will take all necessary measures to protect its security and preserve its sovereignty.

The Emir of Qatar concluded an official visit to Jordan, during which he held bilateral and expanded talks with King Abdullah at Basman Palace in Amman.

Nisreen / Abdul

New York-SANA

Human Rights Watch confirmed that Israeli forces occupying parts of southern Syria since December 2024 are committing a range of violations some of which constitute war crimes against Syrian residents.

The organization called on governments to suspend any military support to Israel that would facilitate violations of human rights and international law in southern Syria, and to impose sanctions on those responsible for the violations.

The violations, included forced displacement, confiscating and demolishing homes, depriving residents of their property and livelihoods, and arbitrarily detaining and transferring them to Israel, the organization said.

The Watch noted in a report published Wednesday on its website that since the fall of the former regime in December 2024, Israel has infiltrated the demilitarized zone overseen by the United Nations, which separates the occupied Golan Heights from the rest of Syrian territory.

“Israel has established nine military positions extending from Mount Hermon, through Quneitra city, to parts of western Daraa, and has intensified its airstrikes on military infrastructure” the Watch added.

The organization noted that international humanitarian law, under Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, prohibits the unjustified forced displacement of civilians in occupied territories and considers it a war crime.

Human Rights Watch called on the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other countries to support accountability measures for Israel through the International Criminal Court and to take steps to end its ongoing human rights violations.

Nisreen / Abdul

Riyadh-SANA

Saudi Arabia Kingdom condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli occupation forces’ incursions into the Gaza Strip and their continued perpetration of crimes against the Palestinian people.

This comes amid the international community’s failure to take effective measures to put an end to this criminal approach based on violations of international law and international humanitarian law – said the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs .

Saudi Arabia called on the permanent members of the Security Council to take immediate decisions to Stop the Israeli killing, starvation, and displacement machine against the Palestinian people, in a manner that preserves innocent lives and ensures the immediate cessation of all genocide forms.

As part of the war of extermination it has been waging against Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, the Israeli occupation announced yesterday the launch of a large-scale ground campaign to reoccupy Gaza City and displace its residents.

This has resulted in the deaths and injuries of more than 230,000 Palestinians, transforming the Strip into an uninhabitable area plagued by famine and lacking all the necessities of life.

Adnan/Abdul

Istanbul-SANA

With the participation of the Syrian Ministry of Economy and Industry, the 13th edition of the “TEKNOFEST “aerospace and technology festival kicked off at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport, which includes competitions in the fields of aviation, space and technical industries.

Nisreen / Abdul

Occupied Jerusalem-SANA

The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor accused Israeli occupation army of intensifying use of booby-trapped armored vehicles loaded with tons of explosives to destroy residential neighborhoods in Gaza City, as part of an unprecedented escalation of genocide against the Palestinians.

The Observatory documented the detonation of 10 booby-trapped vehicles on Wednesday in the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood, south of the city, in addition to other explosions in various areas.

The Observatory warned that the ongoing Israeli attacks are leading to widespread destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure, transforming the city into a “ruined city”, calling on the international community to take immediate action to put an end to these crimes.

Nisreen / Abdul

Damascus-SANA

Syria launched on Wednesday its First Conference for Persons with Disabilities in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and local organizations.

The event, held in Damascus in participation of Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, Ministry of Emergency Management and Disaster Response and local civil society organizations aims to produce key recommendations to support persons with disabilities and promote their integration into the labor market.

Nisreen / Abdul

Tripoli – SANA – Libya welcomed the adoption of a roadmap to resolve the crisis in Sweida province on Wednesday, highlighting that the agreement represents a step toward promoting national reconciliation, supporting Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and contributing to security, stability, and sustainable development in the region.

The Libyan News Agency (LANA) quoted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Libyan Government of National Unity as saying: “This agreement represents an important step that contributes to achieving national reconciliation and strengthening civil peace in Syria.” The statement reiterated Libya’s firm support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic.

The Ministry also emphasized regional and international efforts to achieve security and peace in a way that meets the aspirations of the Syrian people for stability and sustainable development, within the framework of law and state institutions.

Nisreen / Manar

New York, SANA – More than 20 international relief agencies have issued Wednesday an urgent appeal to the United Nations and world leaders, calling for immediate intervention to halt Israel’s genocidal war in the Gaza Strip, ahead of the UN General Assembly next week.

In a statement issued by “Save the Children”, the agencies noted that Israel has carried out four out of five acts of genocide as defined by the 1948 Genocide Convention, warning of an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe in the territory.

The statement also warned against the militarization of humanitarian aid, the continuation of the blockade, and ongoing attacks that endanger civilian lives. The agencies called on the international community to employ all political and legal means to stop the violence and end the occupation.

These demands come amid escalating Israeli attacks on Gaza City, widespread displacement, and home demolitions, in the context of Arab and international condemnation and warnings of an imminent humanitarian disaster.

 Nawal/ Manar Salameh

Riyadh – SANA

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, welcomed Syria’s announcement of reaching a roadmap to resolve the crisis in Sweida Governorate.

In a statement issued Wednesday, Albudaiwi said the initiative would contribute to fulfilling the aspirations of the Syrian people for stability, development, and prosperity.

The announcement followed a trilateral meeting held yesterday in Damascus between Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi, and the U.S. Special Envoy to Syria,the meeting resulted in the adoption of a roadmap to resolve the crisis in Sweida Governorate and enhance stability in southern Syria.

Nisreen / Manar

Occupied Jerusalem – SANA

Israeli occupation forces arrested 27 Palestinians during raids across various areas of the West Bank early on Wednesday.

According to the Palestinian news agency Wafa, the forces conducted incursions in the cities of Qalqilya, Tulkarm, Nablus, and the town of Qabatiya south of Jenin. They raided Palestinian homes, and attacked residents with live fire and tear gas, in addition to detaining 27 individuals.

In a related development, Israeli forces carried out demolition operations targeting 40 Palestinian homes in the village of Al-Sir in the Negev region within the occupied Palestinian territories of 1948.

Tuhama al-Saidi / Manar Salameh

Quneitra – SANA

Israeli occupation forces arrested four civilians on Wednesday during raids on several villages in the Quneitra countryside.

According to SANA’s correspondent in Quneitra, the Israeli forces carried out a pre-dawn incursion into the villages of Ofania, Khan Arnabeh, and Jubata al-Khashab accompanied by heavy drone surveillance. Several homes were stormed, resulting in the arrest of four individuals.

The Israeli occupation continues its attacks on Syrian territory, in violation of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, international law, and United Nations resolutions.

The Syrian government strongly condemns these acts and calls on the international community to take a firm stance to halt the ongoing aggression.

Tuhama al-Saidi / Manar Salameh

Washington, SANA-US Special Envoy to Syria, Thomas Barrack, underscored the importance of the Sweida crisis resolution Roadmap in building a future for Syria that ensures equality for all Syrians.

Barrack said in a post on X platform: “Reconciliation begins with a single step. In Sweida, this map charts not just a process of healing, but a path future generation of Syrians can walk as they build a nation of equal rights and shared obligations for all”.

The roadmap, being implemented in cooperation between Syria, Jordan, and the United States, has received widespread Arab and international support.

 Nawal/ Manar Salameh

Doha – SANA

The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the large-scale ground offensive launched by Israeli forces in Gaza, describing it as a continuation of genocidal acts against the Palestinian people and a flagrant violation of international law.

In a statement issued Wednesday, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that Israel’s actions are part of a systematic strategy aimed at undermining prospects for peace in the region.

The ministry cited the brutal campaign in Gaza, along with Israel’s settlement expansion, colonial policies, and racial discrimination rooted in aggression and betrayal, as threats to regional and international peace and security. It called for decisive international solidarity to compel Israel to comply with international legitimacy.

The statement reaffirmed Qatar’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and the resilience of the Palestinian people, grounded in international resolutions that guarantee the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Tuhama al-Saidi /Manar Salameh

Ankara, SANA-Turkey has welcomed Wednesday Syria’s announcement of a roadmap to resolve the crisis in Sweida province.

Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement published by the Anadolu Agency: “We welcome the roadmap announced with the aim of preserving calm, establishing stability, and preventing a recurrence of clashes in Sweida province southern Syria.”

The ministry affirmed that Turkey will continue to support efforts aimed at ensuring that all components of the Syrian people live in peace, security, and stability, based on the principles of respect for territorial integrity, unity, and sovereignty.

Nawal/Manar Salameh

Ankara – SANA

Head of Communications at the Turkish Presidency, Burhanettin Duran, condemned the expansion of Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip, describing it as a bloody phase of genocide and crimes against humanity that blatantly disregards the fundamental principles of international law.

On Turkish social media platform NSosyal, Duran said : “Israel’s attacks, which have claimed the lives of thousands of Palestinians and displaced hundreds of thousands more, have pushed the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza to an unbearable level.”

He called on the international community and the UN Security Council to take immediate action to secure a ceasefire and hold the Israeli occupation accountable for its crimes against the Palestinian people. Duran reaffirmed Turkey’s support for all initiatives aimed at prosecuting those responsible for the aggression and advancing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Tuhama al-Saidi/ Manar Salameh

New York, SANA – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that nearly half a million children in the Gaza Strip—who have endured violence and psychological trauma for more than 700 days of ongoing Israeli aggression—are being forced to flee “from one hell to another.”

According to the UN News Center, UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram, speaking from southern Gaza, said: “The mass forced displacement of families poses a deadly threat to the most vulnerable, as intensified Israeli bombardment continues.” She explained that “Palestinian families are pushing their hungry children southward, from one hell to another.”

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that in recent days nearly 70,000 new displacements toward the south were recorded, with some 150,000 people displaced over the past month.

Ingram described the destinations of the displaced as “a sea of makeshift tents and human despair, where available services fall far short of meeting the needs of hundreds of thousands of residents.”

She also warned of the worsening malnutrition crisis among children in Gaza, noting that around 26,000 children currently require treatment for severe acute malnutrition, including more than 10,000 in Gaza City alone, where famine was officially declared late last month.

She added: “Families in Gaza have no real choice. Many now realize there is no safe place left to go.”

Nawal/ Manar Salameh

Damascus – SANA

The Grand Mufti of the Republic, Sheikh Osama al-Rifai held talks with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Damascus, Faisal bin Saud al-Mujfel, addressing a range of issues of mutual interest.

The two sides discussed a number of issues of common concern. They underlined the importance of strengthening bilateral relations and coordinating efforts, while affirming the deep historical ties that ties the Syrian and Saudi peoples.

Tuhama / manar

Doha, SANA-The State of Qatar has welcomed the roadmap proposed by the Syrian government, with support from Jordan and the United States, aimed at resolving the crisis in Sweida Province and promoting stability in southern Syria.

In a statement published on X platform, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the roadmap as a significant step that reflects a collective will to build a new future for Syria and strengthen peace and security across the region.

The ministry reaffirmed Qatar’s full support for all regional and international efforts to enhance stability in Syria. This includes fostering civil peace, advancing national reconciliation, ensuring accountability and justice, protecting civilians, and building a state founded on institutions and the rule of law—while guaranteeing inclusive participation of all segments of Syrian society in shaping the country’s future.

The statement also reiterated Qatar’s steadfast position in support of Syria’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and the aspirations of its people for development and prosperity.

 Nawal / Manar Salameh