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2025-07-27: Syria Roundup

So far today: 2025-07-27 3:06pm GMT

ICRC (2025-07-27). Syria: ICRC warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Sweida and southern Syria. icrc.org

greenleft.org.au (2025-07-27). Suwayda's resistance and the struggle for Syria's future. greenleft.org.au

newarab (2025-07-27). Over 176,000 people in southern Syria displaced, need support. newarab.com The A representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Syria, Gonzalo Vargas Llosa, pushed for a surge of humanitarian aid. | In a statement published on Friday evening, he said that UNHCR teams are working with other UN agen…

newarab (2025-07-27). Syria, Israel agree to further talks on de-escalating conflict. newarab.com Syrian and Israeli officials agreed to meet again after no final accord was reached in U.S.-mediated talks in Paris on de-escalating The source described the dialogue as "honest and responsible", in the first confirmation from the Syrian side that talks had taken place. | On Friday,

newarab (2025-07-27). Syrian, Israeli officials met in Paris to 'contain escalation'. newarab.com A Syrian diplomatic source said Saturday that a US-mediated Israel launched strikes this month on Damascus and Druze-majority

ecns.cn (2025-07-27). Xi receives credentials of new ambassadors to China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping received the credentials of new ambassadors to China in Beijing on Friday.

newarab (2025-07-27). Israel declares Gaza fighting pause amid deepening hunger crisis. newarab.com Israel declared a "tactical pause" in fighting in parts of The military also said it had begun air-dropping food into the territory and angrily rejected allegations it was using starvation as a weapon against Palestinian civilians. | In a statement, the army said it coordinated its decisions with the UN and international organisations to "increase the…

James Wright (2025-07-27). The manufactured cost of living crisis is about to spiral out of control again. thecanary.co The ruling elite's manufactured cost of living crisis is about to get worse with grocery prices rising by £275 this year. As anthropologist David Graeber said, "the ultimate hidden truth of the world is that it is something that we make, and could just as easily make differently". And currently it's being made by the […] | By

ptcnews.tv (2025-07-27). Israel announces 10-hour pause to facilitate humanitarian aid as starvation crisis escalates. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Israel has announced daily pauses in military activity in three parts of Gaza to ease the ongoing humanitarian crisis, as per a statement from the Israeli military unit COGAT (Coordinator of the Government Activities in the Territories), posted on X. | The announcement comes amid growing international pressure on Israel to facilitate more aid into the war-hit Palestinian territory. COGAT, which coordinates Israeli government efforts with international humanitarian agencies, said the daily pause is meant to allow the safe passage of food, medicines, and other essential aid. | "As part of our ongoin…

UMMID (2025-07-27). Super PROs Battling Existential Validation: Life in the Age of Renewals and Reminders. ummid.com Exposing the silent crisis gripping modern humanity—where over-documentation threatens to reduce existence to endless forms and logins.

The Independent (2025-07-27). Archbishop Ssemogerere calls for youth empowerment in climate change fight. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | His Grace Paul Ssemogerere, the Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, has urged leaders across Africa to prioritise youth empowerment as a critical strategy in addressing the climate crisis. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the three-day Laudato Si' Africa Conference held at Bethany Land Institute (BLI) in Nandere Catholic Parish, Kasana-Luwero …

FEDAA (2025-07-26). Syria wins 3 bronze medals at the International Biology Olympiad,Philippines. sana.sy Manila, SANA- Syrian Science Olympiad students won three bronze medals at the 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2025), hosted by the Philippines, with the participation of about 80 countries from around the world. The Distinction and Creativity Agency stated that the Olympiad included practical and theoretical tests that assessed competitors' ability to solve scientific problems. …

Mhamad (2025-07-26). SARC aid convoy heads to Sweida. sana.sy Daraa, SANA-A Syrian Arab Red Crescent convoy arrived on Saturday at the Bosra al-Sham humanitarian crossing in the countryside of Daraa, on its way to Sweida Governorate. The convoy includes a refrigerated truck containing food and medical supplies, as well as four buses that will transport 250 people from Sweida to Daraa Governorate. The Syrian …

Mhamad (2025-07-26). Presidents al-Sharaa and Macron stress Syria's unity, condemn Israeli escalation. sana.sy Damascus, SANA-A telephone call was held between President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Mr. Ahmad al-Sharaa and French President Emmanuel Macron. During the call, talks between the two sides dealt with developments in Syria, ways to support stability and a political solution, along with related regional and international issues. President Macron affirmed France's commitment to …

FEDAA (2025-07-26). A delegation from Defense Ministry visits the Turkish Naval College. sana.sy Istanbul, SANA-A delegation from the Syrian Ministry of Defense, headed by Air Force Commander Brigadier General Asem Hawari and Naval Forces Commander Brigadier General Mohammed al-Saud, toured the Turkish Naval College on the sidelines of the IDEF 2025 Defense Industries Exhibition held in Turkey. IDEF 2025, the defense industry exhibition, launched in Turkey with the …

Seth Galinsky (2025-07-26). Israel seeks to defend Druze after attack by Syrian gov't. themilitant.com At the center of a recent deadly fight in southern Syria is the Syrian government's attempt to impose its rule in the predominantly Druze region. This is in contrast to what is often presented in the capitalist press as long-simmering disputes between Bedouin and Druze tribes. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was "absolutely unacceptable" that the Syrian regime sent its troops into southern Syria, which Israel insists must be a demilitarized zone, and massacred hundreds of Druze. Maintaining a stable border is part of Israel's battle to defend the country as a refuge for Jews and to prevent ano…

FEDAA (2025-07-26). Turkish FM Reiterates Syria's unity and stability. sana.sy Ankara, SANA — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reiterated his country's emphasis on Syria's territorial integrity and stability, warning against the danger of its division. In a television interview reported by Anadolu Agency, Fidan said that Turkey had monitored movements across Syria to exploit the events that took place in Sweida province, and warned against …

Mhamad (2025-07-26). Jordan's King Reiterates Importance of Syria's Stability and Preserving Its Sovereignty. sana.sy Amman, SANA-Jordanian King Abdullah II reiterated the importance of Syria's stability and the preservation of its territorial sovereignty, highlighting the success of close coordination between Jordan and the United States in reducing tensions within Syria. This came during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, according to a statement from the Jordanian …

REEM (2025-07-26). Syrian-Saudi Cooperation Agreement to Develop Cement Industry in Syria. sana.sy Damascus, SANA-Engineer Mahmoud Fadhila, Director General of the General Company for Cement and Building Materials Manufacturing and (Al-Omran), revealed details of the joint cooperation agreement signed by the company with the Saudi Northern Group for Cement Manufacturing during the Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum held in Damascus on Thursday, July 24. Engineer Fadhila clarified in a …

Mitchell Plitnick (2025-07-26). Understanding Israel and Trump's conflicting agendas in Syria. mondoweiss.net A common cliche used by American politicians to describe the U.S.-Israel relationship is that "there is no daylight between the two." But this is clearly not true when it comes to Syria.

REEM (2025-07-26). SAMS Provides Medical Services to arrivals at Khirbet Ghazaleh Shelter in Daraa. sana.sy Daraa, SANA — A medical team from the Syrian American Medical Association (SAMS) visited the shelter in Khirbet Ghazaleh, eastern countryside of Daraa, on Saturday and provided medical services to a number of refugees from Sweida province, as part of strengthening the health response and alleviating their suffering amid the current humanitarian conditions. Dr. Yarub …

gàºne≈ü Murat Tezcàºr, Professor, Director of the School of Politics, Global Studies, Arizona State University (2025-07-26). Understanding the violence against Alawites and Druze in Syria after Assad. | Gàºne≈ü Murat Tezcàºr

Maxime Duriez (2025-07-26). France: In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court rejects the application of functional immunity in cases of international crimes. fidh.org

REEM (2025-07-26). Distinguish tourist site on the Syrian coast. sana.sy

Mhamad (2025-07-26). President al-Sharaa Receives Final Draft of Provisional Electoral System for People's Assembly. sana.sy

United World International (2025-07-23). The US and Israel's 'New Middle East' plan in the shadow of Sykes-Picot. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß Political Scientist / Writer The series of events that began on 7 October 2023 has reactivated not only military but also political and ideological fault lines in the Middle East. In such an environment, the statement by Tom Barrack, who served as the former U.S. Ambassador to Ankara and also as U.S. …

Roy Landersen (2025-07-26). Amid deepening crisis of capitalism Washington, Beijing step up rivalry. themilitant.com China's state capitalist rulers are moving to extend their economic and military reach across the Pacific in a growing challenge to Washington's decadeslong supremacy there. The U.S. rulers are determined to win out and protect their markets, resources and profits in the region, which they see as their prize from emerging as top dog out of the second imperialist world war. Washington threatens to intervene militarily, joined by its allies, if Beijing attempts to invade and seize Taiwan. | Beijing has heavily invested in expanding its armed forces, at the same time millions of China's working people face a sharpen…

The Independent (2025-07-26). HIV: Rate of mother to child infections persist amidst looming global funding crisis. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | HIV transmission from mothers to their babies during childbirth and breastfeeding remains a challenge in Uganda, despite years of progress in reducing new infections. New estimates released by UNICEF show that thousands of Ugandan children continue to contract HIV from their mothers, even though proven prevention and treatment methods …

aa.com.tr (2025-07-26). Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Fidan: Balkanlarƒ±n istikrarƒ± màºcavir bà∂lgelerin huzuru ve gàºvenliƒüi iàßin de bàºyàºk à∂nem ta≈üƒ±maktadƒ±r. aa.com.tr Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Hakan Fidan, Balkan Barƒ±≈ü Platformu'nun ilk toplantƒ±sƒ±na ƒ∞stanbul'da ev sahipliƒüi yaptƒ±klarƒ±nƒ± belirterek, "Balkanlarƒ±n istikrarƒ± ba≈üta Avrupa olmak àºzere màºcavir bà∂lgelerin huzuru ve gàºvenliƒüi iàßin de bàºyàºk à∂nem ta≈üƒ±maktadƒ±r." dedi.

tn.ai (2025-07-26). Ayatollah Sistani Slams Zionist Crimes in Gaza, Demands Immediate End to Siege. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iraq's prominent Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, has fiercely condemned the Zionist regime's ongoing genocide in Gaza, calling on all nations—particularly Islamic states—to act immediately to end the catastrophic humanitarian crisis.

Terry Evans (2025-07-26). SWP supports, builds union fights, campaigns against deportations. themilitant.com There is growing interest in the Socialist Workers Party and its candidates today, spurred by the party's activities in support of labor battles and its working-class response to deepgoing shifts in world politics. It reflects workers' increasing recognition that neither the Democrats nor Republicans have any interest in fighting the worsening conditions we face, let alone offer a road out of the capitalist crisis. | At union picket lines, protests against deportations and in working-class neighborhoods, SWP members are discussing how working people can defend ourselves from the bosses and their governments. And…

Ivania Inyange (2025-07-26). Sudan is bleeding in silence: A humanitarian crisis the world cannot ignore. globalvoices.org

WSWS (2025-07-26). Bill Clinton letter included in Epstein's 50th birthday album, WSJ reports. wsws.org It is a crisis not only of the Trump administration, but of the entire political system. Prominent Democrats as well as Republicans associated with the sexual predator. The pervasive depravity of the ruling elite reflected in the Epstein affair has been covered up for years.

Saeed Minhas (2025-07-26). Thailand vs. Cambodia: Can Trump's Call Halt the Border Crisis? thinktank.pk U.S. President Donald Trump intervened in the escalating border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, urging both nations to agree to an immediate ceasefire. The announcement, made via Truth Social during a private visit to his Scottish golf courses, comes as the two Southeast Asian countries face mounting casualties and displacement following clashes that began on …

latintimes (2025-07-26). UN Slams Gaza Airdrop Aid as 'Inefficient and a Distraction' Amid Starvation Crisis. latintimes.com

emily Morris, Research Associate, Institute of the Americas, Ucl (2025-07-26). Cuban government scrambling to deal with outrage about country's economic crisis. | Emily Morris

Ali Mamouri (2025-07-26). Gaza ceasefire talks collapse as starvation crisis mounts. asiatimes.com Efforts to end the relentless siege of Gaza have been set back by the abrupt end to peace talks in Qatar. Both the United States and Israel have withdrawn their negotiating teams, accusing Hamas of a "lack of desire to reach a ceasefire". US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff says it would appear …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2025-07-26). Video: Worldwide Corona Crisis. Global Coup d'Etat against Humanity. Prof Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca My sincere thanks to Dr. Grace Asagra for her invitation to her fabulous Video Program. | Am also indebted to Drago Bosnic, David Meiswinkle and Harmut Schumacher. | For more details see my E-book (15 Chapters) below as well as the following …

Lucia Posteraro (2025-07-26). The world's highest court makes it clear: Climate change is an existential human rights crisis. fidh.org

Pacific Media Watch (2025-07-26). Gaza: Global community must act amid reports of starvation of journalists, says IPI. asiapacificreport.nz By Jamie Wiseman The International Press Institute (IPI) has joined calls for urgent action to halt the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza as global news organisations warn that their journalists there are experiencing starvation. Israel must immediately allow life-saving food aid to reach journalists and other civilians in Gaza, IPI said in a statement today.

Bar Peleg (2025-07-27). Three IDF soldiers imprisoned and dismissed after refusing to fight in Gaza. haaretz.com The three soldiers reportedly fought in Gaza for several months and claimed they were experiencing a 'deep internal crisis' due to the loss of many friends and the difficult experiences they endured during the fighting…

Bar Peleg (2025-07-27). Israel announces daily humanitarian pauses in three Gaza areas amid hunger crisis. haaretz.com The IDF also said it secured routes for trucks to distribute aid throughout Gaza. Egypt's Red Crescent said 100 trucks would be sent into Gaza on Sunday, and the UN said it would step up efforts during the 'pauses'…

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