Syria Daily News Briefing for 2026-07-26

Processed 134 posts from 31 sources

• ⚔️ Israeli attacks continued near the occupied Golan, with shelling around Tarnjah and incursions into several villages in western Daraa and Quneitra. One resident was detained. Syria issued repeated condemnations, and there were international calls for Israel to cease violations and withdraw from southern Syria. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3]
• 🏛️ President Ahmad Al-Shara affirmed avoiding confrontation with Israel and seeking an international security agreement, emphasizing independent regional policies. He criticized support for armed entities and rejected military intervention in Lebanon, stressing support for Lebanese authorities and warning against weapons outside state control. He called for regional cooperation, the lifting of sanctions, and noted Syria’s return to the international stage. The road accident on Damascus-Deir Ezzor highway is under investigation, and the government aims to develop new roads in the eastern regions. - [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]
• 🌍 UN Secretary-General Guterres from Damascus affirmed support for the Syrian people, called for greater international political and economic support, noting humanitarian aid covers only 20% of needs. He stressed reconnecting Syria to the global economy and condemned Israeli violations. Discussions focused on recovery and human rights, marking the first such visit since 2009. - [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]
• 💰 The Central Bank of Syria released the official Syrian pound exchange rates for July 26, 2026. - [Source]
• 🚨 A post expressed solidarity with the victims of an incident, honoring the martyrs and expressing sympathy to the injured, with no further details provided. - [Source]
• 💰 The Minister of Finance met with the IMF delegation in Damascus to discuss economic recovery, growth prospects, and the 2027 budget, receiving IMF praise for improved indicators driven by agriculture, tourism, and oil. He also discussed with the EU and OECD supporting financial management reform, technical cooperation, and future developmental projects in rural Damascus. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4]
• 💰 The Syrian Minister of Agriculture discussed agricultural investment opportunities with companies and organizations, including livestock production, developmental project financing such as solar energy, modern irrigation systems, and developing investment and new legislations in Homs. - [Source 1], [Source 2], [Source 3], [Source 4], [Source 5], [Source 6], [Source 7]
• 🏢 A traffic accident on the Deir Ezzor–Damascus road resulted in 35 deaths and 30 injuries, drawing regional and international condolences. The government took measures to enhance road safety, provided care for the injured and support for victims’ families, and is continuing investigations while improving communication and emergency services. - [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]
• 💰 The Central Bank of Syria announced the deadline for exchanging old banknotes as July 30, 2026, after which old notes lose their legal value. Exchanges are exclusively through the central bank without fees or taxes. - [Source 1], [Source 2]
• 💰 The international agriculture, food, and industry exhibition and conference was launched in Damascus with participation from 200 companies across 14 countries, focusing on agricultural investment, food security, partnerships with Lebanon, export opportunities, modern technologies, and farmer support. - [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]