by Kit Klarenberg, published on The Cradle, November 13, 2023 This article focuses on Israel, but it brings out a scenario that could level the regional playing field when all is said and done. [jb] On 6 November, the Financial Times published an extraordinary investigation tracking the devastating economic toll …
Read More »Can Jordan’s Treaty with Israel Survive the Gaza Genocide?
by Tamara Nassar, published on Electronic Intifada, January 25, 2023 Jordan is undergoing what appears to be its most serious diplomatic rift with Israel since the two countries established formal ties in 1994. Amman has announced that it plans to beef up its military presence along its long border with …
Read More »Hezbollah Withdraws 1,500 Members from Syria, Shifting Focus to Lebanon Amidst Rising Tensions
by AL-SOURIA NET (Opposition website) , from The Syrian Observer, Thursday November 9th, 2023 It makes sense that Hezbollah would have to bring home some of its forces to fight the war on the southern border of Lebanon. Good to know that the Axis of Resistance has redistributed its forces …
Read More »About Nine Thousand Syrians Deported from Turkey in October
by ENAB BALADI (opposition website), published on The Syrian Observer, November 7th, 2023 In October, a total of 8,864 Syrians were repatriated from Turkey to Syria via the main border crossings. According to data released by the administration of Bab al-Hawa crossing on November 4, 2,832 individuals were deported from …
Read More »SDF Tightens Censorship of Journalists in Northeastern Syria
by SYRIA TV, published on The Syrian Observer, November 7th, 2023 According to a circular from the Autonomous Administration, media workers need an official authorization to operate, Syria TV. The Media Department of the Autonomous Administration has released a circular, warning journalists about potential legal consequences should they report on …
Read More »Russia Grants Iran Permission to Utilize Hemeimeem Base in Syria
by SAWT AL-ASIMA (Opposition website), published on Syrian Observer, November 6th, 2023 For Russia, many fronts in the big war of resistance. ~Editor Russia has granted permission for Iranian aircraft originating from Tehran to land at the Hemeimeem military base in western Syria. This decision was made due to the …
Read More »What prevents Australia from showing empathy to Syrians?
by Susan Dirgham, published on Pearls and Irritations, November 13, 2023 Australian foreign policy makers seem not to realise that the demographic makeup of Australia means increasing numbers of us are connected to victims of wars instigated by the United States. Australians’ support for future US wars cannot be relied …
Read More »Palestine Is the Issue and Gaza is the Embodiment of its Essence
by Syrian President Bashar Assad, November 11, 20223 Following is the speech of Syrian President Assad at the joint Islamic- Arab Summit held in Ryadh Saudi Arabia on Nov 11, 2023. It has been lightly edited for clarity in translation from the Arabic. His Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown …
Read More »Genocide is Israel’s Strategy
by Paul Larudee, November 12, 2023 Israel is losing the battle. They cannot afford to remain fully mobilized this long, even with unlimited US financial support. It is estimated that despite limited commercial flights, more than a quarter million Israelis have left the country. This is also the number that …
Read More »The US Against Hamas in Gaza, But Supports Terrorists in Syria
by Steven Sahiounie, published on Mideast Discourse, November 8, 2023 Syrians are understandably miffed by U.S. policy towards “terrorism”, and the Muslim Brotherhood in general. Steven compares how the U.S. empowered the Muslim Brotherhood and associated militias in both Syria and Egypt, but now they are ready to commit genocide …
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