Syria’s New Parliament Leaves al-Sharaa in Control

PROFILE – Abdul Hamid Aqil al-Awak, prominent academic leads Syria’s new parliament

Al-Awak’s election as parliament speaker places him at center of Syria's legislative transition

Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue

Syria has completed the formation of its new People's Assembly, appointing the final 70 members of parliament as part of the country's political transition following the fall of the Assad regime. Meanwhile, security tensions persist along the Israeli border, where recent clashes and Israeli military operations underscore the complex security environment. The post Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

Israeli Forces Carry out Incursion into Southern Syria's Western Daraa Province

Damascus, June 28 (QNA) - The Israeli occupation forces have advanced in the Yarmouk Basin area of the western Daraa province in southern Syria.

Syria’s new parliament begins work amid fears of authoritarian rule

Syria’s new transitional parliament convened for the first time Sunday, launching a five-year political transition aimed at drafting a post-Assad constitution following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The 210-member assembly will serve as Syria’s legislature until national elections are held, but its legitimacy is already under scrutiny. Two-thirds of lawmakers were selected by government-appointed [] The post Syria’s new parliament begins work amid fears of authoritarian rule appeared first on World Israel News.

Netanyahu races to keep promises to allies ahead of election

With the Israeli parliament set to dissolve in the coming days, just four months before national elections, the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racing to pass a series of bills, drawing fierce criticism from opposition. The veteran prime minister, who has held office for nearly two decades across multiple terms, is facing public anger over a series of failures -- particularly those that led to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack, which triggered the war in Gaza.

Syria takes part in International Olive Council meeting in Lisbon

Damascus, July 2 (SANA) Syria participated in a meeting of the International Olive Council (IOC) that concluded in Lisbon on Wednesday as the country continues efforts to regain membership in the intergovernmental organization, the Agriculture Ministry said. The ministry said Syria was represented virtually by Mohammad Qawas, director of the Olive Office, marking another step []

As Knesset's summer recess nears, Netanyahu coalition rushes to pass pro-Haredi, judicial overhaul bills

As the current Knesset session nears its end, coalition MKs advance legislation benefiting the ultra-Orthodox community and key parts of the judicial overhaul agenda, including bills limiting kashrut, political oversight on Israeli media and regulation of election procedures

Syria’s Parliament Holds First Session After Assad’s Fall

Syria’s new parliament convened for the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, marking a milestone in the country’s political transition. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa describes the parliament as “a platform for truth and justice.” #Syria

New Syrian parl’t meets for 1st time in Damascus

Syria’s new parliament convened for the first time on Sunday, 19 months after ​rebels led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa toppled Bashar al-Assad, a milestone in the country’s political transition ‌despite the chamber’s current limited powers. Sharaa, in a speech at parliament in Damascus, told lawmakers to “make this council a model of responsibility and competence” [] The post New Syrian parl’t meets for 1st time in Damascus appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Yemeni deterrence earthquake: “Ban for ban and depth for depth”

SANAA, July 04 (YPA) – Recent field developments in Yemeni airspace confirm that the military and political landscape has entered a decisive turning point. This shift carries strategic transformations that place the entire region before unprecedented options, following the Saudi attempt to violate national airspace at dawn today (Friday). This move was met with a []

The Mamdani revolution has arrived: Three victories, three warnings for pro-Israel Democrats

The Mamdani revolution has arrived: Three victories, three warnings for pro-Israel Democrats

Trump, do not bet on Syria's leader al-Sharaa to dismantle Hezbollah - opinion

Using Syria’s new government against Hezbollah could shift the balance of power in ways Israel may later regret.

Syrian Women Demand Power, Not Just Seats, in New Parliament

Rizik Alabi reports from Damascus on a sharp [] The post Syrian Women Demand Power, Not Just Seats, in New Parliament appeared first on The Media Line.

Abu Diab: Israeli Enemy Accelerates Plans to Judaize Al-Quds and Al-Aqsa

Abu Diab: Israeli Enemy Accelerates Plans to Judaize Al-Quds and Al-Aqsa

Israel Elections, To Determine Netanyahu's Fate, On October 27

The elections are being widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Gaza war erupted.

Syria president names last members to finalize first post-Assad parliament

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday finalized the formation of the country's first post-Assad-era parliament, which is set to hold its first session next week in a step seen as a test for the country's transition. After toppling longtime ruler Bashar Assad in December 2024 after more than 13 years of civil war, the new authorities dissolved Syria's rubber-stamp legislature and adopted a temporary constitutional declaration to cover a five-year transition period. In a process that began

Hamas announces dissolution Gaza governing body, paves way for technocratic committee

The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since its fighters seized control from rival Palestinian movement Fatah in 2007.

Syria appoints final lawmakers, new parliament to convene next week

Syria has completed the formation of its transitional parliament after President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed the remaining lawmakers to the 210-member People’s Assembly, allowing the legislature to convene for the first time next week. The move marks another step in the country’s post-Assad political transition, though the chamber will operate with limited authority under Syria’s interim [] The post Syria appoints final lawmakers, new parliament to convene next week appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

West assassinated Iran’s Leader for his support for Palestine

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – The West assassinated the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, because of his leadership and efforts to support the liberation of Palestine, says a member of Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement.

Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body amid Israel ceasefire, disarmament still a question

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced on Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule. The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since its fighters seized control from rival Palestinian movement Fatah in 2007 after winning legislative elections the previous year. Since a ceasefire took effect in Gaza last October between Hamas and Israel,...

A step toward peace: Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body

ALBAWABA - In a way to pave the road for peace as planned between Hamas, the United States and Israel, the Palestinian group decided to dissolve the governing body in the Gaza Strip...

Somaliland's high-risk quest for recognition

The self-proclaimed republic aspires to accede to the international stage. It finds itself at the center of a game of alliances, caught between Israeli, American and Emirati ambitions and threats from Yemen and neighboring Somalia.

Iraq’s new prime minister must sell Iraq to a skeptical Washington

Ali al-Zaidi faces an administration that is prepared to walk away from the relationship if it is not satisfied that it delivers for the US. The post Iraq’s new prime minister must sell Iraq to a skeptical Washington appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Yemen's Houthis Announce Major Mobilization Across Northern Provinces

The Houthi movement has launched a broad mobilization campaign across northern Yemen, expanding military preparations as regional tensions continue to rise and the country's political deadlock shows no signs of easing. Houthis Expand Military Mobilization The Ansar Allah movement has announced a large-scale mobilization across the northern Yemeni provinces of Saada, Dhamar, Ibb, Al Bayda, Al Hudaydah, and Al Mahwit. The campaign includes strengthening tribal support, accelerating military training, establishing additional training centers, and reinforcing defensive positions in strategically important areas, particularly around Marib, Taiz, and Al Hudaydah.