Ukrainian Foreign Minister says that Syria can guarantee its security only if it expels Russians from its territory.

IDF occupation forces reportedly entered Madinat al-Baath in southern Syria’s Quneitra Governorate, searching several government buildings.

IDF soldier Yuval Shahem was killed in Jabalia, Gaza after operational accident.

IDF tank fire killed him.

According to the IDF's tally, the death of Shoham raises the total of IDF soldiers killed on or since October 7 of last year to 824.

Biden announces nearly $2.5 billion in U.S. security aid for Ukraine, including artillery shells, missiles, and armored vehicles to strengthen Ukraine ahead of winter.

Maysaa Sabrine appointed interim head of the Syrian Central Bank, becoming the first woman in the role.

Germany would provide 60 million euros worth of projects in Syria to boost education and women's rights.

All projects would be run through non-governmental organisations and U.N. aid agencies, not Syria's new government.

Source: Reuters

White Helmets arrived at Deir ez-Zor for the first time since city's liberation.

Source: Levant 24

China planned to send 92 Wing Loong armed UAVs worth $1 billion to Libya's Haftar via a UK-based shell company, bypassing an international arms ban.

The drones, disguised as COVID-19 aid, were to be exchanged for discounted Libyan crude oil.

Source: The Telegraph

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani:

I received an official invitation from Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to visit the Kingdom.

I am honored to represent my country on this first official visit and look forward to building strategic relations with our Saudi brothers in all fields.

The United States also sent $3.4 billion in additional direct budget assistance to Ukraine, the US Treasury Secretary announced.

Washington is exploring various forms of temporary sanctions relief to provide aid to Syria.

Source: WSJ

The Kuwaiti Foreign Minister accompanied by the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council has arrived in Damascus to meet with the Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa.

Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange, exchanging 150 captives from each side with the mediation of the UAE.

Even if Israel enters into a deal with Hamas, it will return to fighting afterwards to complete the war goals it set in Gaza, Netanyahu won't accept a reality in which Hamas has any presence in Gaza.

Source: Sky News Arabia

The first aid plane from Qatar to Syria has arrived at Damascus International Airport.

Zelensky announced that 189 Ukrainian prisoners returned to Ukraine with the prisoner exchange.

The UN is concerned again.

UN Assistant Secretary-General says that attacks in Israel, Yemen and the Red Sea are a source of great concern.

UN calls both parties to respect international law.

Syrian Journalist Mohammed Al-Faisal has been appointed spokesperson for the Syrian interim government.

Ukrainian flag raised over Ukraine's Consulate in Damascus, Syria today with the attendance of Ukrainian FM Andrii Sybiha.

Artillery shell explodes 100 meters away, with shrapnel narrowly missing Ukrainian soldiers by a meter.

Saudi trucks loaded with cement and steel cross the border into Syria, delivering aid and tools for reconstruction.