Recently, the situation on the lines in southern Syria, particularly in Daraa and Quneitra governorates, has remained stable and unchanged. The Israeli army has been intermittently moving between villages and occupied areas, occasionally setting up checkpoints on roads leading to residential zones.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani attended a meeting with an Israeli delegation in France, where they discussed various issues.
The office of Israeli War Minister Yisrael Katz announced that he reviewed and approved the Israeli army’s final plans for capturing Gaza City during a meeting with Eyal Zamir, IDF Chief of Staff, and senior military and security officials.
The Zionist regime is strengthening its multi-layered air defense systems in preparation for the second round of war with Iran. According to the Hebrew media, Major General Amir Baram, Director General of the regime’s Ministry of War, has issued an order to accelerate the development and production of defense systems including Arrow 3, Arrow 4, Iron Dome, David’s Sling, as well as a ground-based laser system.
An important meeting was held by Brigadier General Jamil Zar’a, Commander of the Sixth Military Region of Yemen, with the governors of Sa’ada, Al-Jawf, and Amran, as well as a number of military commanders from the Yemeni Armed Forces.
A source in the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announced that the movement has agreed to the proposal presented yesterday to the mediating parties.
Iraqi government sources have announced the withdrawal of U.S.-led coalition forces from Baghdad and Ain al-Asad base in Anbar province, starting in September. U.S. forces at Baghdad Airport and the Joint Operations Command will relocate to Erbil during this first phase.
A spokesperson for the Turkish Justice and Development Party issued a warning against any attempts to create a passage from Sweida province to areas controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces.
The U.S. will stop directly paying the salaries of the Peshmerga forces in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region by the end of 2025. Starting in 2026, the central government in Baghdad will take over salary responsibilities for these forces. This change is part of a broader effort to redefine the U.S. role in Iraq and reduce the coalition mission.
Since a few hours ago, the Israeli regime’s Air Force has launched a large-scale exercise titled “Operation Dawn.” This exercise is considered one of the largest air drills in recent years by the Israeli regime and is being carried out with the participation of over 160 fighter jets and 15 aerial refueling aircraft.
In recent years, following the shift in the situation in Syria after the weakening of ISIS, the “Uli al-Baas” group announced its formation. The group bases its identity on the principles of resistance and Arab nationalism, positioning itself in opposition to the aggression of the Zionist regime and Turkish occupation, claiming to be part of the axis of resistance. Although the group shares some symbolic and ideological similarities with other aligned groups, it emphasizes its organizational and political independence.
Over the past two decades, the PJAK, as a key ally of the PKK, has emerged as a significant player in the security dynamics of Iran, Turkey, and the surrounding region, largely due to its close ties with the PKK. With the PKK weakening and Turkey’s strategic priorities shifting, Ankara may now seek to engage more effectively with the PJAK to influence future developments in Iran. This shift in approach could represent a redefinition of Turkey’s policy toward Iran in light of recent geopolitical changes.
