Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-04-24

Processed 118 posts from 31 sources

• ⚔️ Lebanon’s Health Ministry announced Israeli attacks have caused 2,491 deaths and 7,719 injuries since March 2. Former President Donald Trump announced the extension of the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire by three weeks after an earlier ten-day agreement. - [Source]
• 🌍 President Ahmad Al-Shara and Syrian officials attended an informal EU leaders meeting in Nicosia, holding talks on strategic cooperation, regional stability, energy, and economic initiatives. Europe expressed readiness for closer cooperation with Syria and upcoming political dialogue. - [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]
• 💰 The Central Bank of Syria issued a clarification regarding money transfers delivered through fast transfer companies like Western Union, confirming disbursement will be in Syrian Pounds at the official rate plus a market-reflective margin, noting some previous reports were inaccurate and some measures were postponed for technical readiness. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
• 🚨 Syrian security forces arrested Amjad Yousef, the main suspect in the 2013 Al-Tadamon massacre, during a security operation in al-Ghab Plain. The event drew wide public and official reactions. The government affirmed its commitment to prosecuting all involved and supporting transitional justice, with international support for this development. - [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], [Source 21], [Source 22], [Source 23], [Source 24], [Source 25], [Source 26], [Source 27], [Source 28], [Source 29], [Source 30], [Source 31], [Source 32], [Source 33], [Source 34], [Source 35]
• 🌍 Israeli occupation forces continued incursions and arrests in rural Quneitra, detonated archaeological buildings, reflecting ongoing violations against residents and infrastructure amid Syrian demands for Israel’s withdrawal from occupied territories. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 🤝 The finance minister stated that a World Bank grant of $225 million will be allocated to the water and health sectors to support public services. The transport ministry denied any grant earmarked for railways, clarifying talks are ongoing without a final agreement. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
• 🚨 A child was killed and his father injured by a landmine explosion from war remnants in Breidij village, rural Hama, despite ongoing clearance efforts. - [Source]
• 🏢 Flights will resume to an unspecified international airport starting April 27, 2026, reflecting progress in rehabilitation and gradual restoration of airport activity within an integrated service system. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
• 🏢 The energy ministries of Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon held a Zoom meeting to finalize arrangements for pumping Arab gas to Lebanon, with Syria confirming network readiness and work on the final trial pumping schedule. - [Source]
• 🏢 The Civil Aviation Authority completed most rehabilitation works at Deir ez-Zor Civil Airport, reaching about 90% in passenger and administrative buildings, with infrastructure and navigation systems almost ready, supporting economic activity and interprovincial connectivity. - [Source]