by Mohamed Nader Al-Omari, published on The Cradle, October 13, 2024 In a familiar strategy of backing proxy forces, the US has orchestrated a toxic alliance between Ukrainian forces and Syrian extremists to counter Russia’s influence — continuing Washington’s decades-long pattern of leveraging terror groups to pursue its geopolitical goals. …
Read More »Israeli Airstrike Targets Damascus, Civilians – Revisited
by The Syrian Observer, October 10, 2024 Social media platforms were filled with tributes to the victims, among them Dr. Rahaf Abdul Rahim Qamhia, a resident doctor specializing in nephrology at the Damascus Health Directorate An Israeli airstrike on the Mezzeh neighbourhood of Damascus has sparked outrage and widespread mourning, …
Read More »Syrians Returning from Lebanon, US Wars Cause Tidal Refugee Flows
Editorial by Judith Bello of Syria Support Movement, October 10, 2024 Earlier today, I published an article from an “Opposition” news source in Syria called Al Balad. I occasionally publish articles from these sites because they have interesting information hidden between the lines, which I highlight with my commentary. When …
Read More »Syria and Iraq: Unsung Heroes in Defending Lebanon and Palestine
by Richie Merino, published on Workers World, September 28, 2024 Syria and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq are demonstrating exceptional solidarity with Lebanon, providing critical aid and defense against Israeli terrorist attacks and indiscriminate bombings, yet their contributions remain largely unrecognized. They are the unseen forces behind Lebanon’s defense and …
Read More »Open Letter to Dr. Jill Stein
Dear Dr. Stein, Up to last week, you graciously provided US voters with a clear, viable, electoral alternative to the twin war parties, namely, Democrats and Republicans. Regrettably, last Thursday, September 19th, your campaign issued a statement undermining your status as the “peace candidate.” The statement called Russian President Putin …
Read More »Why Anti-Imperialists Must Defend Syria and the Axis of Resistance
by Richie Merino, published on Workers World, September 11, 2024 The anti-colonial struggle against U.S./Western imperialism and the Zionist settler state has long shaped the geopolitical dynamics of West Asia. Syria stands at the epicenter of this struggle as a vital member of the Axis of Resistance, a united front …
Read More »Iran Decries Israel’s Deadly “Criminal Attack” in Syria
by Jake Johnson, published on Common Dreams, September 9, 2024 A spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry called on Israel’s allies to “stop supporting and arming it.” The Israeli military carried out a series of airstrikes on central Syria late Sunday, reportedly killing more than a dozen people and prompting a …
Read More »Boiling the Israeli Frog in In Southwest Asia (video)
A lecture by Sharmine Narwani at the American University in Beirut, Posted by The Cradle, September 4, 2024 This talk really helps with a understanding a lot of issues occurring in the “Middle East” at this time, so that many people who oppose the wars, oppose the occupation of Palestine …
Read More »Syrian Mercenaries Fighting Alongside Turkish Army Against PKK in Iraq: Report
from the News Desk, at The Cradle, September 5, 2024 Editor’s Note: I suppose it could qualify as “good” news that Syria’s enemies and hopeful occupiers are busy fighting among themselves at the present. Not pretty, though; and not so nice for the local residents who mostly don’t support any …
Read More »President Bashar al-Assad Addresses the New Syrian Parliament.
From Ken Stone, SSM FB Page, 25 August، 2024 Damascus, SANA- President Bashar al-Assad said that the People’s Assembly is the most important institution in the State’s institutions and its impact won’t be tangible if the development doesn’t be comprehensive for all institutions in light of the solid relation among …
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