Our investigation into the Oct. 13 strike that killed our beloved Issam Abdallah, & wounded 6 other journalists, has found an Israeli tank fired 2x at them, with munition produced by Israel, from within Israel. The Israeli military killed Issam Abdallah. https://t.co/4zjvNT2FRM

This morning, #Israeli occupation forces offered residents of al-Asha village in southern #Quneitra countryside a package of so-called “civil assistance,” including food and medical aid, digging a water well, and building a mosque. The residents categorically rejected all

Saudi firms including ACWA Power & STC plan USD billions in Syria investments over the next years — CEO of the new Saudi-Syrian Business Council Abdullah Mando tells me @Reuters Caesar sanctions remain an issue, but repeal is increasingly expected. READ https://t.co/KIRCEmImf7

Ed Gabriel (@EdGabrielDC), head of the Washington-based ATFL, said that the Lebanese army’s cautious approach to disarming Hezbollah reflects concern over potential civil strife if it moves too fast beyond the south. "It’s a Lebanese answer to disarmament," he said. "The U.S.

In a positive step, the Syrian Justice Minister announced that public trials for those accused of violations during the March coastal violence will be held soon. It’s essential that victims' families are informed and able to attend.

My latest looks at how unresolved property violations are driving local conflict in Syria & what authorities have (or haven’t) done to help people reclaim what was taken. Until addressed, these disputes 'll continue to undermine prospects for lasting peace

🇸🇦🇸🇾Two major developments this week point to Saudi Arabia heavily positioning itself as the main financial and investment gateway for Syria’s economic reopening. First, Bank Bemo Saudi Fransi has reconnected its banking channels with Saudi banks after nearly 15 years of

Damascus has begun steps toward national unity, but lasting progress depends on global support and lessons from Iraq. In #AlMajalla, James Jeffrey outlines how Syria can turn fragile gains into lasting stability. https://t.co/QZgwO6eA0F

*PERSONAL NEWS* Excited to be in Riyadh this week as I transition into a new role covering Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 for Reuters. That’s after 8 years reporting from Lebanon, Iraq & most recently Syria, which I will continue to follow. Saudi Twitter, please get in touch!

Syria Update – Friday Evening 1- Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaybani will soon visit Washington, Beijing, and London in preparation for President Al-Sharaa’s upcoming visit to China. 2-Discussions are underway in the UN Security Council to remove the names of Al-Sharaa and

The World Bank has released a major new assessment quantifying the physical damage and reconstruction needs in Syria, with damages estimated at $108 billion and reconstruction costs projected at $216 billion (140-345 billion$). The assessment draws upon diverse data sources to

رئيس الجمهورية العماد جوزاف عون: مرة أخرى يقع جنوب لبنان تحت نار العدوان الإسرائيلي السافر ضد منشآت مدنية. بلا حجة ولا حتى ذريعة. لكنّ خطورة العدوان الأخير أنه يأتي بعد اتفاق وقف الحرب في غزة، وبعد موافقة الطرف الفلسطيني فيها، على ما تضمنه هذا الاتفاق من آلية لاحتواء السلاح

Fixing representation gaps in the legislative body through presidential appointments alone risks addressing symptoms, not root causes. Without urgently reviving political life, both the next elections & parliament’s ability to function will be undermined.

A powerful new @Reuters investigation reveals the dark legacy of the fallen #Assad regime: a covert campaign to erase evidence of mass killings by relocating thousands of victims’ bodies across the Syrian desert. From 2019 to 2021, the regime executed “Operation Move Earth”, a

Happy to share the 1st part of our @nytimes investigation into some of Syria's most notorious regime officials: "The Vanishing Act: How Assad’s Top Henchmen Fled Syria, and Justice"- https://t.co/aD0QO97DOv

U.S. introduced a new resolution at the UN Security Council with the full 15 members, which is different than the past P5 only resolution, to delist Sharaa and Khattab (but not HTS). It would also provide broad economic carve outs to hopefully give confidence to private sector

It’s been 2 years since Israel killed our Issam Abdallah, wounded AFP’s Christina Assi & 5 more colleagues from Al Jazeera, AFP & Reuters. Neither the IDF nor the Israeli govt have answered repeated questions on who was responsible & why reporters were hit.

Nobel Chemistry laureate Omar Yaghi reflects on his journey — from a refugee in #Jordan to a #NobelPrize winner. In an interview with the @NobelPrize, he speaks about his early life, his love for chemistry, and his desire “to build beautiful things and solve intellectual

2/3 Concerns are already emerging, including the failure to meet the 20% women’s quota in electoral colleges. Official figures show women account for just 14%, with the share varying across provinces.

1/3 With #Syria’s (indirect) #parliamentary #elections less than a week away, I’ve put together an explainer on how the process works and the key issues to watch. A guide for both experts and observers. https://t.co/HpSCvwoNAB

Efforts to reach Syria-Israel security pact hit last-minute snag when Israel reintroduced a demand, rejected by Syria this summer, to open humanitarian corridor to Sweida. New exclusive for @Reuters: