Syria Daily News Briefing for 2025-12-05

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⚔️ Engineering units at the Ministry of Defense destroyed remnants of war in Homs as part of efforts to clear war effects and secure liberated areas. - [Source]
⚔️ Israeli occupation forces entered several towns in Quneitra countryside, conducted excavations and arrests, then released four detainees. Syria reaffirmed its rejection of occupation measures, demanded a withdrawal, and followed up on Israel’s violations of the 1974 disengagement agreement. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
⚔️ A major military exhibition for the Syrian revolution was held at the Damascus Fairgrounds under the Ministry of Defense to commemorate Victory and Liberation Day, featuring military equipment displays and heroism stories, attended by officials and ministers. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12], [Source 13], [Source 14], [Source 15], [Source 16], [Source 17], [Source 18]
⚔️ The Battle of Hama was pivotal in the revolution, as revolutionary forces broke regime defenses, liberated the city and its countryside, paving the way for further victories and highlighting Hama’s strategic importance. - [Source]
🏛️ Presidency Media Advisor Ahmad Mouwaffaq Zidan delivered a speech during the “Liberation Day” event at Idlib Cultural Center. - [Source]
🚨 Internal security in Aleppo rescued a hostage and dismantled a kidnapping and assassination gang in the countryside, arresting seven members in less than a day. - [Source]
🤝 Shipments of wheat arrived at Syrian ports to bolster food security. - [Source]
🏢 A family in Tell Rifaat resumed farming after years of displacement and hardship. - [Source]
🏛️ First Lady Latifa Al-Droubi met the Turkish First Lady and the Minister of Family and Social Services in Istanbul, visited a high school, and participated in the Istanbul Education Summit 2025, delivering a speech in the presence of high-level attendees. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
🤝 Authorities organized a campaign to address begging to improve the lives of Syrian children, while educational bodies and UNICEF held a workshop supporting the voices of children and youth with disabilities. Additional events focused on the media’s impact on gender issues as part of the “16 Voices” campaign. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]

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🌍 France formally charged a former intelligence officer of the former regime with crimes against humanity and confirmed international cooperation in investigating Syria crimes between 2010 and 2013. - [Source]
🏢 The foundation stone was laid for the Zeizoun power plant in Syria under the patronage of the presidency and the Minister of Energy, as part of efforts to modernize energy infrastructure. The Deputy Minister also visited Jisr al-Shughur station. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
💰 The Deputy Minister of Economy discussed with the management of Syrian Trading plans to develop performance, enhance operational and investment efficiency, and improve services and maintenance, with the concerned parties present. The meeting covered all related decisions and recommendations. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🌍 The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a national statement in both Arabic and English. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🔧 The Ministry of Interior warned against celebratory gunfire during events, urging people to celebrate Liberation Day safely, highlighting the danger of stray bullets to lives and property, and stressing that celebrations should be responsible and subject to the law. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
🌍 Syria welcomed Canada’s decision to lift sanctions, with the Foreign Minister thanking Canada for removing Syria from terrorism sponsor lists and delisting Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, calling for continued reconstruction cooperation. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🌍 The UN Security Council made a historic visit to Syria on Liberation Day. - [Source]
🌍 The Ministry of Justice participated in an international event in Cyprus with the International Red Cross and CMP to discuss developing national mechanisms for finding missing persons. - [Source]
💼 The Syrian-Korean Business Forum was held in Damascus to boost economic cooperation, with officials and companies from both sides participating. The South Korean ambassador praised opportunities in infrastructure, energy, and education, and affirmed his country’s interest in Syria’s reconstruction. Agreements were made to open embassies and sign MOUs. Cham Hotel hosted a women’s empowerment crafts event alongside the economic forum, which witnessed business partnerships. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
💻 The National Energy Research Center participated in the Syria International Oil, Gas, and Energy Exhibition, showcasing its renewable energy and carbon card projects to support the national economy and foreign investment. - [Source]
💼 Azerbaijan’s SOCAR and Qatar’s UCC signed a memorandum of understanding in Damascus for cooperation in jet fuel, attended by diplomats and company officials. - [Source]
💼 Chinese officials explored investment opportunities in Hassia Industrial City in Homs, reviewing infrastructure to develop electronics and alternative energy sectors. - [Source]
🌍 The governors of Sweida and Daraa held an official meeting with a UN Security Council delegation in Damascus to promote civil peace and address the local situation, coinciding with the first Liberation anniversary and attended by officials and civil actors. - [Source]
🌍 The Syrian Minister of Justice held a broad meeting with the World Legal Movement delegation to strengthen judicial cooperation, document testimonies, develop transitional justice, support victims’ and refugees’ rights, and build capacities. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🔧 The Ministry of Justice issued a statement banning random publication of documents related to violations of the former regime, emphasizing victim rights, requiring submission of materials to authorities, documenting archives of execution and terrorism court victims, and stressing privacy and justice for victims. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🔧 The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment provided free internal transport on Monday for Liberation Day to facilitate citizens’ participation in national events. - [Source]
🎤 Citizens from various governorates organized a protest in Beit Jinn, rural Damascus, condemning Israeli occupation violations. - [Source]
🔧 SANA News Bulletin for 5-12-2025 was released. - [Source]
🏥 The “Infection Control Skills” program was launched in Damascus, providing intensive training for medical institution workers to enhance safety and quality standards. - [Source]
🎭 Hama residents marked the first anniversary of its liberation with major events at Al-Assi Square, including raising the longest Syrian flag, official speeches, security deployment, aerial coverage, and emphasis on Syrian unity. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12], [Source 13], [Source 14], [Source 15], [Source 16], [Source 17], [Source 18], [Source 19], [Source 20]
🏢 Authorities continue to restore and rehabilitate twenty damaged mosques in Idlib as part of a reconstruction campaign, highlighting the central role of mosques in raising awareness. - [Source]
🏢 Ammar Al-Salmo returned from exile to his town of Tadif and began restoring his destroyed house. - [Source]
🎭 Idlib witnessed celebratory events for Victory and Liberation Day, including the launch of a cycling march to Damascus via Aleppo, paragliding shows, security deployment, enhanced medical and service readiness, wide reception of participants in Aleppo, and civil defense readiness in cities. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12], [Source 13], [Source 14]
💼 The “Victory and Liberation” shopping festival launched in Damascus with around 85 national companies, organized by the Damascus Chamber of Industry and the Ministry of Sports and Youth at Al-Yasmin Sports City. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎓 Othman Bin Affan Sharia School in Qudsaya organized a celebration for its students and their guardians on the victory and liberation anniversary, highlighting the values of victory and sacrifice in cooperation with Rif Damascus Awqaf. - [Source]
🎤 A new era begins to restore youth voices and their roles after years of displacement and lost opportunities. - [Source]
🎭 The first Prophetic Biography Exhibition opened in Aleppo, including a scientific seminar on nation-building in Syria based on citizenship and coexistence inspired by the Prophet Muhammad’s life. - [Source]
💼 The fourth Syria International Media, Advertising, and Printing Expo was held in Damascus, featuring artistic, workshop, and cultural events to promote Syrian arts after liberation. - [Source]
🎭 A mass march was organized in Jableh, rural Latakia, to mark the first anniversary of Syria’s liberation, emphasizing national unity and freedom. - [Source]
🎭 The Boys’ Sharia School in Banias held a celebration under the patronage of Tartous Awqaf on liberation anniversary, including chanting, segments about martyrs’ children, and ended with a collective prayer. - [Source]
🎭 Festivities for Victory and Liberation Day took place around the historic Aleppo Citadel, where the governor of Aleppo received the ‘Liberation March’ helmet from a participant arriving from Idlib. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎭 Banias hosted a lecture titled “Preparing for Victory: Means and Reliance” as part of liberation anniversary campaign, focusing on readiness for deterrence and national rebuilding alongside reliance on God. - [Source]
🎭 A celebratory forum in Homs for liberation anniversary brought together religious and judicial figures to discuss the meanings of victory and continuous national construction under the slogan “Let’s Complete the Story.” - [Source]
🎭 The liberation anniversary was celebrated with activities across Syrian schools, notably in Hama, including art exhibitions in Tartous, blood donation campaigns for liberation, and cooperation between the Ministries of Education and Sports in the School Liberation Cup. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
🎭 Salqin in rural Idlib hosted broad public celebrations, including raising the Syrian flag and artistic and cultural events, alongside similar celebrations in other Syrian cities. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12]
🎭 Daraa and Tartous witnessed car parades and festivities on the corniche to celebrate Victory and Liberation Day. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🎭 A public event was held in Khalid Bin Al-Walid Street and Al-Midan neighborhood in Damascus to mark Victory and Liberation Day. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🎭 An official delegation visited the fine arts exhibition at Idlib Cultural Center as part of Victory and Liberation Day events. - [Source]
🎭 A lecture titled “Empowerment after Victory” was given at Al-Tall Al-Kabir Mosque in Damascus countryside as part of the “Liberation Anniversary” campaign, focusing on the next phase after victory and adherence to values for real empowerment. - [Source]
🎭 The “Let’s Complete the Story” campaign continued in Tartous with religious seminars on the importance of preparation and victory from a Sharia perspective, emphasizing material and moral factors for success against aggression. - [Source]
🎭 Residents of Qusayba village in Quneitra countryside held a public event marking the victory and liberation anniversary. - [Source]
🎭 Liberation Week events began at the Old Exhibition City in Damascus, featuring a variety of national activities. - [Source]
🎭 Celebrations for Victory and Liberation Day were held in Damascus’ Dummar and Qaboun neighborhoods with the participation of social, cultural, and youth entities. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
🎭 Residents of Homs celebrated Victory and Liberation Day in the Clock Square, held a ‘Revolution Photos’ exhibition, lit the Christmas tree in Rabla, with broad community and official participation. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
🏆 The National Liberation Show Jumping Championship began at the central equestrian club in Al-Dimas with large public and official attendance. Riders competed in various categories, with Mohammad Al-Baali and Marwan Al-Zubaibi winning first places. The event was attended by the Minister of Defense and had extensive media coverage. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7], [Source 8], [Source 9], [Source 10], [Source 11], [Source 12], [Source 13], [Source 14], [Source 15], [Source 16], [Source 17]
🎭 Ninety paragliding pilots arrived at Damascus International Airport out of 130 participants from 35 countries to take part in Liberation Day celebrations; others will arrive later via land crossings. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🎥 The Youth and Baraem Al-Mahabba Chorus performed on Tartous Cultural Theater for the Victory anniversary. - [Source]
🏆 The Open Karate Championship in Tartous featured an enthusiastic atmosphere and wide participation to mark Victory and Liberation Day. - [Source]
🏆 The Veterans Chess Championship in Latakia saw a competitive atmosphere and high organization, alongside various sports activities for Victory and Liberation Day, including a public walk in Jableh. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
🏆 Syrian expatriates and fans celebrated the national team’s 1-1 draw with Qatar in the Arab Cup matches in Doha. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
🏆 A friendly football match was held between Binnish Club and Hama Police as part of preparations for the First Division League. - [Source]