Map shows locations of #Israeli airstrikes in #Daraa and #Quneitra, which targeted military sites and weapons stockpiles. Israeli forces reportedly conducted an incursion in Quneitra & crossed the disengagement line into the Yarmouk Basin in southwestern Daraa.

Local factions in #Daraa launched an operation to capture al-Rifaie. His recent shift against the regime is viewed as opportunistic and does not absolve him of the crimes he committed. #Daraa will witness similar operations in the coming days.

Even if not staged, why is a white journalist turning a man’s trauma into a spectacle? Guiding him out of prison like a savior fantasy feels exploitative at best, voyeuristic at worst. Countless real, devastating stories of Syrian captives deserve to be told with dignity.

Syrians are closely monitoring every report published and will expose and challenge any narrative that misleads the audience and disrespects the suffering of real victims. Great work by تَأكّدْ EN exposing CNN misleading report by Clarissa Ward bit.ly/3BHtGOa

A few Syrians shared with me that they were surprised to see what they thought were casual chats with foreign journalists quoted in reports. A reminder: ethical principles—such as informed consent & explaining the purpose & potential use of interviews—apply in Syria as elsewhere.

#Turkey’s manoeuvres in #Syria & #Libya are key components in a bold strategy to strengthen its position and secure long-term leverage in the #Mediterranean —but the path is not without challenges My latest with Emadeddin Badi for Atlantic Council Atlantic Council Middle East Initiatives bit.ly/4jaAqVR