Tensions flared again last night between the Syrian Army and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in eastern Aleppo. The SDF accused Damascus of launching drone and artillery strikes on Deir Hafer, injuring seven personnel—three in a drone attack and four from a strike on an internal security patrol.
Tensions flared in Taiz province as the local branch of the Islah Party announced the arrest of Abdulhakim al-Jabzi, a commander affiliated with Tareq Saleh’s forces, while he was returning home.
Recent developments across the region suggest that the United States and Israel are actively preparing operational infrastructure for potential scenarios targeting Iran. The deployment of U.S. aerial refueling aircraft at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, their flights over Iraq and the broader region, and the arrival of the USS Ford aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean all point to a new strategic alignment—possibly signaling a limited military confrontation or a show of force aimed at political pressure.
Israel’s military intelligence agency, Aman, is constructing a new base in the Negev Desert as part of a broader plan to relocate its command centers to the south. The complex will feature fortified structures, an extensive underground facility with multiple tunnels, and additional command hubs for various intelligence divisions.
The Druze minority—spread across Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and the occupied territories—follows a secretive, independent faith rooted in Islam but infused with diverse teachings. In Syria, they number over half a million, making up roughly 3% of the population. Known for loyalty to their host nations, Druze communities have played mediating roles in Lebanon and even serve in Israel’s military, unlike other Arab minorities. Despite political differences, strong familial and cultural ties sustain a shared sense of identity across borders.
A Syrian military delegation led by Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Ali Al-Naasan visited Russia’s Central Armed Forces Military Park in Moscow. The group inspected air defense systems, combat and reconnaissance drones, and heavy weaponry as part of efforts to deepen military cooperation and enhance Syria’s defense capabilities.
A group of tribal leaders in Hebron has reportedly submitted a proposal to Israeli authorities, seeking to break away from the Palestinian Authority and join the Abraham Accords. The plan, which has received partial backing from the Israeli government, centers on economic cooperation, localized self-governance, and formal recognition of Israel as a Jewish state.
In a large-scale operation, the Israeli regime’s navy intercepted around 40 out of 47 vessels from the international Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza, detaining dozens of activists and transferring them to Ashdod port.
In the waters of the Mediterranean, an unprecedented movement is underway. The “Sumud Flotilla,” comprising over 40 ships from 44 nations, is approaching Gaza. Escorted by three NATO warships from Spain, Italy, and Turkey, this mission goes far beyond humanitarian aid; it represents a direct, complex, and multilayered challenge to Israel’s security doctrine and a critical test for the credibility of international law.
The MV MINERVAGRACHT, a Dutch-flagged general cargo vessel, was struck by a missile launched by Yemeni Armed Forces while sailing approximately 110 nautical miles southeast of the Port of Aden. The incident was first reported on September 29 by UK-based maritime security firm Ambrey, which confirmed the vessel had been targeted in a high-risk zone of the southern Red Sea.
A 24-year-old Palestinian, Mahmoud Hassan Abdulrahman Akkad, carried out a car-ramming operation on September 28 at the Jit junction between Qalqilya and Nablus in the northern West Bank, targeting an Israeli soldier.
The Saudi-led coalition has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 12,000 reserve fighters from Marib, including forces affiliated with the Islah Party and other allied factions. According to resistance spokesman Amir al-Humaiqani, the move signals a formal end to combat operations against the Houthis.
