Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-05-26

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• ⚔️ Israeli occupation forces carried out bulldozing operations west of al-Rafid in southern Quneitra, continuing violations of the 1974 disengagement agreement, while Syria urged international intervention. - [Source]
• ⚔️ Syria’s mission to the OPCW announced the arrest of 18 people linked to the former regime’s chemical weapons program and the discovery of substances used in making sarin. The materials were moved for secure storage and destruction, and related sites were identified. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5]
• 🏛️ President Ahmad Al-Shara issued a decree increasing pension salaries by 30% and setting a minimum pension. The Minister of Finance indicated the increase averages about 56%. The payout will begin after executive instructions are issued, as part of reforms to improve retirees’ living standards and social protection. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7]
• 🤝 The Ministry of Awqaf thanked Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for covering the Hajj costs of 180 Syrian pilgrims as part of a solidarity initiative between the two peoples. - [Source]
• 🤝 The emergency relief administration at the Ministry of Emergency distributed 27 tons of dates, donated by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques through the King Salman Center, to around 17,000 families in displacement centers from Suwayda in Rural Damascus, Daraa, and Quneitra. - [Source]
• 🤝 The UNDP and Ministry of Social Affairs held a workshop in Homs for Eid al-Adha to ensure the sustainability of women’s support centers and integrate women’s empowerment into the national plan. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 🤝 Bab Musalla Social Care Center was inaugurated in Damascus to provide shelter and psychological support for orphaned children, offering a safe environment and comprehensive services. - [Source]
• 🏛️ Syrian ministries, institutions, and President Ahmad Al-Shara extended greetings to the Syrian people and the Islamic nation for Eid al-Adha, wishing Syria security, prosperity, and the renewal of solidarity and mercy values. - [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]
• 🏢 The final phase of the Idlib–Maarrat Misrin road expansion was completed, including lighting installation and infrastructure, as part of the ministry’s plan to improve roads, traffic safety, and development. - [Source]
• 🏢 Rehabilitation works on the Rashid Bridge in Raqqa are accelerating to connect both banks of the Euphrates after its destruction in early 2026, with an 80m deck being cast to restore its service and support economic and agricultural movement. - [Source]