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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1872, Emil Hácha, Czech lawyer and politician, 3rd President of Czechoslovakia (died 1945) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1949, Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 12, 2026
First session of Syria’s parliament convenes after Assad’s ousting
Syria’s transitional parliament began its first session on Sunday, tasked with drafting the country’s new constitution and laying the groundwork for democracy after decades of authoritarian rule. Syria’s new authorities dissolved the country’s rubber-stamp legislature after toppling long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, and adopted a temporary constitutional declaration to cover a five-year transition period. In October last year, and in a process criticised as undemocratic, local...
Al-Monitor
· Jul 12, 2026
Syrian transitional parliament holds first session
Syria's transitional parliament began its first session on Sunday, state television reported, tasked with drafting the country's new constitution and laying the groundwork for democracy after decades of authoritarian rule. Syria's new authorities dissolved the country's rubber-stamp legislature after toppling longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, and adopted a temporary constitutional declaration to cover a five-year transition period.
TRT World
· Jul 12, 2026
Syria's newly formed parliament holds first session after delays
Syria's newly formed parliament has held its first session after several days of delays. Many hope the legislature will deliver long-awaited reforms as the country works to rebuild its institutions and economy after the fall of the Assad regime. Nour Qormosh reports from Damascus.
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 1, 2026
Syria’s Transitional Parliament to Hold First Session on July 6
Syria's transitional parliament will hold its first session on July 6, 2026, Mohamed Taha Al-Ahmad, head of the supreme committee for council elections, says. #Syria
Long War Journal
· Jul 2, 2026
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.
The korea Herald News
· Jul 2, 2026
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
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Related coverage for "Syria’s Parliament Holds First Session After Assad’s Fall": South China Morning Post — First session of Syria’s parliament convenes after Assad’s ousting. Al-Monitor — Syrian transitional parliament holds first session. TRT World — Syria's newly formed parliament holds first session after delays. Al Arabiya English — Syria’s Transitional Parliament to Hold First Session on July 6. Long War Journal — Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue. The korea Herald News — Syria president names last members to finalize first post-Assad parliament