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❗️Leader of Yemen's Ansarallah movement, Abdul Malik al-Houthi:
○ "Everyone must denounce the crimes in Syria, disavow them, and also seek to pressure them to stop."
○ "The regional sponsors of the Takfiri groups could have contacted them or directed their representatives in Syria to stop what is happening."
○ "We will take military measures once the four-day deadline to lift the siege on Gaza ends."
○ "Military measures will be implemented from the moment the deadline expires if aid does not enter the Gaza Strip."
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that Ahmad Fathi Salah, 32, was killed after being struck by an Israeli armored vehicle in Jenin. The vehicle hit Ahmad's motorcycle and continued moving, leaving him to succumb to his injuries near the Al-Dakhliyah roundabout.
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Thousands of Syrians flood into Lebanon seeking refuge from government massacres
Syrian government forces have killed over a thousand Alawites in the country’s coastal towns and cities since last week
❗️An image shows Israeli occupation forces detaining Palestinian youths in the Shuafat refugee camp in occupied Jerusalem, earlier this evening.
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❗️Reports indicate that a Palestinian youth was killed after an Israeli military Namer armored personnel carrier rammed into his motorcycle in Jenin, occupied West Bank.
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❗️Hamas:
○ "We condemn the occupation's violation of the ceasefire agreement and its failure to commit to withdrawing from the Philadelphi corridor."
○"The occupation did not adhere to the gradual reduction of its forces in the Philadelphi corridor during the first phase, nor did it begin the withdrawal on the 42nd day as stipulated in the agreement."
○ "According to the agreement, the withdrawal was to be completed by the 50th day, which was supposed to happen yesterday."
○ "This flagrant violation represents a clear breach of the agreement and a blatant attempt to sabotage it and strip it of its substance."
○ "We call on the mediators and the international community to intervene immediately to ensure the occupation's withdrawal and the resumption of second-phase negotiations without delay."
○ "Commitment to the agreement and the completion of negotiations are the only ways to secure the release of prisoners. Any delay amounts to playing with their fate and the emotions of their families."
Self-appointed interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa accused "Assad loyalists" and a foreign state of orchestrating recent attacks on security forces, fueling escalating violence. He vowed that “Syrian blood will not go unpunished” and expressed confidence in restoring stability.
Sharaa revealed ongoing talks with Russia over its military bases in Syria and noted openness to dialogue with the US. This follows a government announcement ending a military operation in the coastal region, where nearly 1,000 civilians, mostly Alawites, were killed.
New Israeli army chief approves 'offensive' plans to restart Gaza genocide
Israel has refused to move to the second stage of the ceasefire negotiations to permanently end the war
❗️The Lebanese Army reported that contact was lost yesterday with a soldier who was shot by Israeli forces on the outskirts of the town of Kfar Shuba in southern Lebanon, near the border. The shooting resulted in the soldier’s injury.
“He was subsequently taken into the occupied Palestinian territories,” the Army stated.
This incident is part of a series of repeated and escalating attacks by Israeli forces targeting Lebanese citizens. The most recent attack occurred on September 3, 2025, in the town of Kfar Kila - Marjeyoun, where a soldier was shot and killed.
“These actions coincide with ongoing violations of Lebanon’s sovereignty and security by the Israeli enemy,” the statement added.
❗️Ministry of Health in Gaza:
○ "Diagnostic medical imaging services were completely out of service due to deliberate destruction during the aggression."
○ "4 MRI machines and 4 CT scan machines were completely destroyed."
○ "33 mobile and fixed X-ray machines were deliberately sabotaged by the occupation."
○ "Hundreds of patients are deprived of diagnostic imaging services as the need for the service increases."
○ "Medical cadres face a major challenge to complete medical and diagnostic interventions, especially emergency ones, due to the lack of diagnostic medical imaging services."
❗️The Media Committee in Jenin Camp, occupied West Bank:
○ "Ten days of Ramadan were spent by around 20,000 displaced people from the camp in shelters under difficult humanitarian conditions."
○ "The occupation continues its escalating assault on Jenin and its camp for the 49th consecutive day."
○ "The residents are demanding a clear action to guarantee their return to their homes and to end their suffering after being forcibly displaced."
○ "The occupation forces deliberately burned homes in the camp, while demolition and explosion operations of buildings continue."
○ "More than 200 people have been arrested and detained during the ongoing assault."
○ "Occupation soldiers are stationed inside the homes of residents in the camp, with several of them being converted into military barracks."
○ "The occupation forces have expanded their assault to include the town of Yamun south of the city."
⭕️ Over the past five days, around 10,000 members of Syria’s Alawite minority have fled seeking refuge and crossed into north Lebanon, according to Lebanese security sources cited by The National.
The local population in north Lebanon fears that the sectarian tension could spill over, particularly in the Bab al-Tebbaneh and Jabal Mohsen districts of Tripoli, where deadly clashes between Sunni and Alawite fighters have occurred multiple times over the last 15 years.
“Around 10,000 Alawites have crossed from Syria to Lebanon in the last five days. They have settled in Tripoli and nearby areas, creating a sensitive situation across Lebanon.” one of the security sources said.
"There have been several confrontations, and the situation remains very fragile,” the source added.
At least 973 civilians—mostly Alawites—have been killed in Syria since Thursday, as reported by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). This is a preliminary toll, and the number is expected to be in the thousands.
❗️Dr. Hussam Abu Safia’s Lawyer:
○ "From the moment of his arrest, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia was transferred to Sde Teiman detention center and placed in isolation for 14 days."
○ "He is being held in Ofer Prison, west of Ramallah, and has undergone harsh interrogations."
○ "During interrogations, he was subjected to abuse, torture, and brutal assaults."
○ "He was unaware of his mother’s passing and asked whether his martyred son’s body had been transferred from the hospital for burial."
❗️Hamas Statement:
○ "We reaffirm our full commitment to the ceasefire agreement, the implementation of what has been agreed upon, and our readiness to immediately begin negotiations for the second phase."
○ "The occupation continues to renege on the agreement and refuses to start the second phase, exposing its intent to evade and stall."
○ "Netanyahu is obstructing the implementation of the agreement for purely personal and political reasons, with no real concern for the release of captives or the feelings of their families."
○ "The agreement was brokered by mediators and witnessed by the world, which necessitates holding the occupation accountable for its implementation, as it is the only path to securing the captives' return."
○ "We reject attempts to pressure Hamas while the occupation remains unaccountable despite its violations. The language of blackmail and threats of war will not be effective—negotiations and adherence to the agreement are the only viable paths. Anything else is mere manipulation of the captives' fate."
○ "The occupation’s continued stalling and deception will not provide it with cover to evade its commitments. Instead, it will deepen its isolation and further expose the falsehood of its narrative before the world."
❗️An Israeli bulldozer demolishes a house under construction and an agricultural facility in the village of Faroun, south of Tulkarem, occupied West Bank.
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BREAKING | Israeli raids on former military sites in the countryside of Daraa Governorate, southwestern Syria.
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❗️Syrian Presidency:
○ The agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stipulates guaranteeing the rights of all Syrians to representation and participation in the political process and all state institutions.
○ The agreement stipulates the integration of all civil and military institutions in northeastern Syria within the state administration, including border crossings, the airport, and oil and gas fields.
○ The agreement emphasizes ensuring the return of all displaced Syrians to their towns and villages and ensuring their protection from the Syrian state.
○ The agreement with the SDF stipulates supporting the Syrian state in its fight against the remnants of Assad and all threats that threaten its security and unity.
○ The agreement with the SDF stipulates the rejection of calls for division, hate speech, and attempts to sow discord among all components of Syrian society.
❗️An agreement has been signed between interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazlum Abdi to integrate into the institutions of the Syrian Arab Republic.
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❗️Israeli soldiers moved down from Ramiya outposts on occupied Lebanese land and moved toward the village’s eastern entrance, conducting a machine gun combing operation from the Dahr al-Jamal site toward Ramiya School in southern Lebanon, where an iftar event was taking place. No injuries were reported.
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US demands release of alleged Mossad agent, threatens Iraq with political, economic 'consequences'
President Trump has demanded Iraq to cut ties with Iran as part of his 'maximum pressure' campaign on the Islamic Republic
Field executions with dozens of bullets targeting elderly people and women, scenes of torture, and degrading treatment… Coastal #Syria turns into a battleground of revenge and crimes
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❗️US officials are set to meet with a Ukrainian delegation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday to discuss potential material concessions that could pave the way for ending the war with Russia, according to two US officials who spoke to Reuters.
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BREAKING | Three Palestinian brothers were killed by an Israeli drone east of the Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza.
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‘The resistance will not let you stay’: Hezbollah chief addresses Israeli occupation of south Lebanon
The Israeli army continues to bombard Lebanon and attack Lebanese soldiers and civilians in the south
❗️Mayor of Deir al-Balah, Gaza:
○ "The occupation's cutting off of electricity to the desalination plant in Gaza reduces by 70% the fresh water reaching the central and southern Gaza Strip."
○ "8 water wells have completely stopped after the occupation entered the eastern and southern Gaza Strip."
○ "We serve 100,000 citizens in Deir al-Balah and we will operate our generators to deliver water to the citizens."
○ "If diesel is not available due to the closure of the crossings, this portends an environmental disaster in all areas."
Damascus announces 'end of security operation' after four-day killing spree targeting Alawite civilians
Government forces have killed over 1,000 people and have displaced tens of thousands since last week
"Even the fish in the sea are thanking us."
A man boasts and cheers about the death of what he claims to be at least 9,000 Alawites in Syria.
He is seen wearing a sweatshirt with the Ukrainian coat of arms, a 'tryzub' trident, which is a symbol used by Ukrainian nationalistic groups such as the Azov Brigade.
Hamas showing ‘flexibility’ in Gaza ceasefire talks with Washington
As Israel threatens a return to war in Gaza, Washington is looking to negotiate a separate deal with Hamas to release US citizens held in Gaza
❗️Director of Field Hospitals in Gaza :
○ "The health system is suffering from a severe deterioration due to the ongoing shortage of medicines, medical supplies and essential equipment."
○ "The continued closure of the crossings exacerbates the crisis, threatening the lives of thousands of patients who need urgent care."
○ "There is an urgent need to introduce field hospitals and advanced diagnostic equipment."
❗️US President Donald Trump's Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler on X:
"I want to be CRYSTAL CLEAR as some have misinterpreted. Hamas is a terrorist organization that has murdered thousands of innocent people. They are BY DEFINITION BAD people. And as @ POTUS has said, not a single Hamas member will be safe if Hamas doesn’t RELEASE ALL HOSTAGES IMMEDIATELY."