“We had previously stated that we would support the Syrian army until the very end, as neither the army nor Bashar al-Assad could withstand alone. That’s why we didn’t withdraw our advisors earlier,” he added.

“Israel should strike Turkey’s nuclear facilities. The Akkuyu nuclear plant may begin trial operations in 2025. Its activation must be prevented.

Turkey, a sponsor of terrorism, could use this plant to develop nuclear weapons, leaving Israel with no choice but to respond.

Attacking Turkey’s nuclear facilities could be easier than the Iraq operation. Unlike Turkey, Israel has F-35s and doesn’t need to rely on intermediary airspace for such strikes.”

— The U.S. delegation discussed lifting sanctions on the Syrian people, including the Caesar Act, and the potential removal of HTS from terrorism lists.

— Conditions for removing HTS from the terrorism lists were presented to al-Shar’a.

— The delegation urged al-Shar’a to implement a credible political process and ensure the protection of minorities in Syria.

Syria’s issues go far beyond these questions. The real problem is that half of the population has been displaced outside the country.

Public flight data shows increased activity, with at least four Il-76 planes flying from Moscow or Minsk to Benghazi, some ceasing location-sharing near their destination.

Libya remains divided, with Türkiye-backed forces controlling the northwest, including Tripoli, and Kremlin-backed General Khalifa Haftar holding the northeast.

Russian flights to the region have drawn criticism from Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, who stated, “Libya is not an arena for the conjunction of international interests,” warning that more weapon transfers threaten peace and security.

Satellite images revealed Russian military trucks and personnel carriers being loaded onto transport planes in Syria, suggesting redeployment to Libya.

In a complex security operation, a Qassam fighter neutralized an Israeli sniper and his assistant at point-blank range this afternoon in Jabalia camp, northern Gaza.

An hour later, the same fighter, disguised in Israeli military uniform, infiltrated a group of six soldiers and detonated an explosive belt, causing casualties among the unit.