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๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Prisoner and captive exchange deal between the Syrian government and the National Defense in Sweida

A prisoner and captive exchange took place today between the Syrian government and the National Defense Forces in Sweida, resulting in the release of 61 detainees in exchange for 25 captives.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Migration Agency's plan: Workshops in Syria

Sweden plans to send migration experts to Syria to lead workshops aimed at facilitating the return of Syrian refugees.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

In a symbolic political gesture, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan visit a hospital in Jordan with children evacuated from Gaza

Prince Harry and Meghan visited a hospital in Jordan to support children evacuated from Gaza and Syria amidst familial and diplomatic tensions involving the British royal family.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Relatives of jihadists flee en masse from the Holas camp

Relatives of ISIS fighters have fled in large numbers from the Holas camp in northeastern Syria following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Hopes and dreams of Australian children in Syria, Tim Wilsonโ€™s โ€˜terribleโ€™ bet, more Epstein fallout

The article explores the aspirations of Australian children detained in Syria, alongside political controversies involving Tim Wilson and repercussions from links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

"The Evening Show" Discusses Aid Stalling in Gaza and Developments in the Sudanese and Syrian Files

The article discusses ongoing issues related to stalled aid in Gaza, as well as developments regarding the conflicts in Sudan and Syria.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

More than 30 Israeli military vehicles penetrate Quneitra in southwestern Syria

Israeli forces have reportedly entered Quneitra, Syria with over 30 military vehicles, marking a new violation of Syria's sovereignty.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

A new phase: in just a few days, ISIS carries out a dozen attacks in Syria

ISIS has initiated a new phase of violence in Syria, with attacks targeting security forces following a rare message from the group's spokesperson.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Syria admits that thousands of jihadists have fled

Syria has confirmed that thousands of families of ISIS terrorists have escaped from the al-Hol camp amid a chaotic withdrawal by Kurdish-led SDF forces.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Dousa (M) on the decapitated doll's head at the residence

A decapitated doll's head was placed outside the residence of Swedish politicians Benjamin Dousa and Johan Forssell as a protest against government policies regarding Syria.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Syria confirmed that many jihadist relatives escaped from the al-Hol camp

Syria has confirmed that numerous relatives of jihadists have escaped from the al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces managing the facility.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Four Syrians and an Iraqi Charged with Group Rape of 17-Year-Old Girl

Four Syrians and one Iraqi have been arrested and charged with the group rape of a 17-year-old girl in a small German village named Heinsberg-Unterbruch.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

IMF: Syria achieved a surplus in the 2025 budget.. and agreement on a support program

The IMF notes that Syria finished 2025 with a slight budget surplus and has agreed on a program with local authorities to assist in implementing significant financial reforms.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Syria confirms mass escape of suspected Islamic State jihadists' relatives from detention camp

Syria's interior ministry confirmed the mass escape of thousands of relatives of suspected Islamic State jihadists from the al-Hol detention camp after the withdrawal of Kurdish forces.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Syria confirms mass escapes of ISIS jihadists' family members from the Al-Hol camp

Syria's Interior Ministry has confirmed that there were mass escapes of ISIS family members from the Al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Syria confirms mass escape from the IS camp al-Hol

Syria's interior ministry has confirmed a mass escape of relatives of suspected jihadists from the al-Hol camp, which occurred following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces that were overseeing the facility.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Syria: After the Kurdish Withdrawal from the al-Hol Camp, the Interior Ministry Confirms 'Mass Escapes' of Relatives of Jihadists

The Syrian Interior Ministry reports mass escapes from the al-Hol camp following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces, raising concerns about the implications for regional security.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Syria confirms mass escape from the al-Hol camp

Syria has confirmed a mass escape from the al-Hol camp following a lapse in security by Kurdish forces during a government offensive.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Damascus confirms mass escape from al-Hol camp and pursues ISIS organization

The Syrian Interior Ministry acknowledged a mass escape from the al-Hol camp, where families of suspected ISIS members resided, and reported the arrest of an ISIS member involved in a military killing in Deir Ezzor.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Study Reveals the Secrets of the 2023 Turkey-Syria Earthquake

A recent study uncovers the complexities and devastation caused by the February 6, 2023 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, leading to extensive loss of life and property.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

IS-linked families will return 'one way or the other', doctor helping them says

Dr. Jamal Rifi believes that families associated with Islamic State in Syria will eventually return to Australia despite recent setbacks in their repatriation efforts.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syria dismantles a cell of the Islamic State that attacked a security checkpoint west of Raqqa

Syrian authorities announced the dismantling of an Islamic State cell responsible for an attack on a security checkpoint in Raqqa, following a fatal assault on police officers.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Sister of 'ISIS bride' says she was 14 when she married a terrorist

The sister of an Australian woman stuck in a Syrian refugee camp claims that her sibling was groomed into marrying an Islamic State fighter at the age of 14.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Gradual breakthrough in the household gas crisis in Syrian provinces

A gradual improvement in the household gas crisis is being observed in Syria's provinces as supply continues to increase.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Clashes in Sweida and American Mediation for Hostage Exchange

Clashes erupted in Sweida, southern Syria, as an armed group attempted to free a hostage held by a local militia, amid reports of American mediation for a hostage exchange.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Networks".. A Strange Iftar Story in a Turkish Village and Attacks on Security Sites in Syria

A recent episode of the program 'Networks' discusses a unique iftar event in Turkish Black Sea villages and ongoing attacks on security locations in Syria.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Recent Attacks in Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor Spark Outrage on Social Media

Recent attacks in Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor have heightened security challenges for the Syrian government, particularly from ISIS sleeper cells.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

In 2022, Labor MPs urged compassion for Australian women and children stuck in Syria. Now Albanese has only contempt

The article discusses the Australian government's handling of the repatriation of citizens trapped in Syrian detention camps, highlighting the change in Labor's stance from compassion to contempt under the current leadership.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Escalation of ISIS in Syria: The Followed Approach and the Significance of Timing

ISIS has intensified its attacks against Syrian government forces in Raqqa Province, coupled with a media campaign portraying the government as secular and apostate.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

After the 'Sarout' Controversy, Director of 'Al-Qaisar' Explains and Reveals Secrets of Upcoming Episodes

The Syrian director Safwan Naimo defends his series 'Al-Qaisar' amid threats and criticism, emphasizing the show's aim to address Syrian memory rather than exploit it.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why do Syrians see their forgotten history in the caves of Mount Qasioun?

Mount Qasioun in Damascus is a significant natural landmark that holds deep historical and cultural importance for Syrians, serving as a reminder of their collective memory.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The killing of a Syrian security element and militia leaders in clashes in the countryside of Latakia

A Syrian security element was killed and militia leaders were neutralized during clashes in the countryside of Latakia.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syrians: Where Was the Islamic State When Raqqa Was Under SDF Control?

The article discusses the recent attacks in eastern Syria that resulted in the deaths of Syrian soldiers and security personnel, prompting discussions about the potential involvement of the Islamic State and the implications of these incidents.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Australians in Syrian camp would accept children returning separately; remains found in Baghsarian search; and a viral Ikea monkey

Some Australian women detained in Syria are willing to separate from their children to facilitate their return to Australia amid ongoing security fears.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

The US will complete military withdrawal from Syria in the near future

The US plans to withdraw its troops from Syria, with reports indicating it will be completed within a month amid increased Syrian government control in the region.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The notorious al-Hol camp has been closed โ€“ unclear where the women and children with connections to Sweden are

The al-Hol camp in Syria, which held thousands of IS women and their children, has closed, raising concerns about the whereabouts of Swedish-linked individuals.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Australian women held in Syrian camps say they would accept children returning home separately

Australian women detained in Syrian camps are willing to be separated from their children if it means their kids can return to Australia safely.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

War in Iran Will Not Eliminate the Arenas in Syria and Lebanon and Israel's Need for a Plan

The article discusses the implications of potential conflict with Iran on Israel's security strategy, particularly focusing on the need for buffer zones against terrorist presence near its borders.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

The 23 Australian children stuck in Syria are not responsible for their parents. They need our governmentโ€™s support to return | Donald Rothwell

The article discusses the plight of 23 Australian children stranded in Syria and the Australian government's refusal to repatriate them alongside their mothers, amidst political controversy.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Barzani discusses developments in Syria and Iraq with Brack

Masoud Barzani discussed the situations in Syria and Iraq with U.S. envoy Tom Brack, highlighting U.S. support for Iraq's sovereignty.

Feb 24 โ€ข 01:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syria confirms the continuation of domestic gas supplies to face the crisis

Syria assures the continued supply of domestic gas to address the current crisis amidst logistical challenges and infrastructure limitations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

IS Attack in Northern Syria: Four Security Officers of the Interim Government Killed, State Media Reports

An attack by ISIS in northern Syria resulted in the deaths of four security officers from the interim government, according to Syrian state media.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

State media of Syria: 4 members of Syrian security forces killed in 'Islamic State' attack

Four members of the Syrian security forces were killed in a terrorist attack attributed to the Islamic State, according to a statement from Syria's Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
World

The American Army has begun withdrawing from the main base in northeastern Syria

The article discusses the withdrawal of the American Army from its main base in northeastern Syria.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Withdrawal or repositioning?.. Twitter users react to the emptying of the largest American base in Syria

The U.S. military is gradually emptying its largest base in Syria, leading to debates on social media regarding the implications of this move.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Syria dismantles the largest camp for ISIS women after a massive escape

Syria has dismantled the Al Hol camp, allowing the escape of at least 16,000 jihadists and their children amidst control changes between Damascus troops and Kurdish militias.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

US troops begin withdrawal from al-Qasrak base in Syria

US forces have commenced their withdrawal from al-Qasrak, the largest US military base in Syria, a process expected to take weeks.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

US troops have withdrawn from another base in Syria

US forces have left the Kasrak base in Syria, marking the third withdrawal in two weeks, as part of a broader strategy transitioning control to local Syrian forces.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Breaking: Security source for Al Jazeera: 4 internal security personnel killed in an attack targeting the Sabahiya checkpoint in Raqqa, northeastern Syria

Four internal security personnel were killed in an attack on the Sabahiya checkpoint in Raqqa, northeastern Syria, according to a security source.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Sources to AFP: US troops will leave Syria within a month

US forces leading the coalition against jihadists in Syria have begun withdrawing troops and will complete the process within a month, according to three sources.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:32 UTC

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