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Aoun and Salam condemn Israeli blasts in Southern Lebanon, warn of threat to ceasefire efforts #Lebanon #Israel #frameworkAgreement #BeaufortCastle #politics A… https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/01/aoun-and-salam-condemn-israeli-blasts-in-southern-lebanon-warn-of-threat-to-ceasefire-efforts/

Aoun and Salam condemn Israeli blasts in Southern Lebanon, warn of threat to ceasefire effortsBEIRUT — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, a Syriac Maronite, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Friday condemned a new wave of Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, warning that the explosions and bombardments risk undermining fragile diplomatic efforts to preserve the ceasefire while causing damage to villages and cultural heritage sites. The latest escalation came after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a series of powerful overnight explosions near the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, saying the operation targeted an extensive underground tunnel network used by the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement.syriacpress.com

United States on schedule with withdrawing troops from Iraq

United States on schedule with withdrawing troops from IraqARBA’ILO (ERBIL), Iraq — Only weeks after Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visited the United States and met with President Donald Trump to discuss the American withdrawal from his country, Al-Monitor reports that U.S. forces have now started pulling out their remaining troops from Iraq. The troops were stationed near Erbil International Airport in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). Their withdrawal comes 2 months ahead of the scheduled deadline, planned for latest 30 September 2026, syriacpress.com

Tel Tamr protests enter fourth week amid demands for improved services and lower prices for fuel and basic goods #TelTamr #Khabur #Haskah #Syria #CostOfLiving #FuelPrices #Syriac #Aramean #Assyrian #Chaldean…

Tel Tamr protests enter fourth week amid demands for improved services and lower prices for fuel and basic goodsTEL TAMR, Syria — Residents of Tel Tamr, the heart of Syria’s Khabur River Valley, escalated their popular protests for the fourth consecutive week today, demanding improvements to living and service conditions and reductions in fuel and basic commodity prices amid growing economic pressures and declining purchasing power. Protesters gathered at several points inside the town and at its entrances before blocking the M4 highway, as well as the main roads connecting Tel Tamr with…syriacpress.com

Levantine National Council concludes educational seminar series in Daramsuq, emphasizing leadership development, identity building

Levantine National Council concludes educational seminar series in Daramsuq, emphasizing leadership development, identity buildingDARAMSUQ (DAMASCUS) — The Levantine National Council (LNC) concluded the final session of its educational seminar for executive bodies series in the southern region in the Syrian capital, Daramsuq, with the participation of the council's executive cadres and individuals interested in cultural and development work.  The closing session marked the culmination of a series of specialized seminars held across several governorates.syriacpress.com

{Aoun seeks Turkish support for Lebanon's sovereignty and Lebanese Armed Forces as Ankara endorses Washington framework #Lebanon #Turkey #Aoun…

Aoun seeks Turkish support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and Lebanese Armed Forces as Ankara endorses Washington frameworkANKARA – Just days after returning from Washington, D.C., where he met with US President Donald Trump and other US officials and secured support for implementing the framework agreement with Israel, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun traveled to Ankara. The visit appeared to build on the momentum of Aoun's US trip, with the Lebanese and Turkish presidents focusing on three key issues: implementing the framework agreement, strengthening the capabilities of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and consolidating the state's monopoly on arms.syriacpress.com

Archbishop Mar Jacques Mourad issues clarification statement regarding his recent remarks on the return of Syrians #Syria #Hmoth #Homs #Syriacs #statement #Church #Catholics

Archbishop Mar Jacques Mourad issues clarification statement regarding his recent remarks on the return of SyriansHMOTH (HOMS), Syria — Syriac Catholic Archbishop of Hmoth (Homs) Mar Jacques Mourad issued a clarification statement regarding remarks he made during his visit to the Austrian capital Vienna on 30 July 2026, stressing that his comments were misunderstood and misused, and that they were not intended to adopt any political position or make accusations against any party. Archbishop Mourad explained that his visit to Vienna was ecclesiastical in nature and that his remarks stemmed from his personal experience of Syrians’ suffering throughout the years of war, including those who remained in the country and those who were…syriacpress.com

Germany seeks extradition of Dutch suspect over killing of 35-year-old Syriac Dutch man in hotel near border #Netherlands #Germany #Enschede #CrimeNews…

Germany seeks extradition of Dutch suspect over murder of 35-year-old Syriac Dutch man in hotel near borderENSCHEDE, Netherlands — German authorities have requested the extradition of a 42-year-old Dutch man suspected of involvement in the killing of a 35-year-old Syriac man, Michel Chamoun, from the eastern Dutch city of Enschede, who was found dead in a hotel room in western Germany. Chamoun’s body was discovered on 26 July after hotel staff in the town of Rees, just across the Dutch-German border in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, entered his room when he failed to check out as scheduled.syriacpress.com

Rights groups urge UN scrutiny over alleged arbitrary detention of Syrian minorities ahead of UPR review #Syria #UNHRC #SyriaUPR #HumanRights #SyriaMinorities #SyriaChristians #ArbitraryDetention…

Rights groups urge UN scrutiny over alleged arbitrary detention of Syrian minorities ahead of UPR reviewGENEVA — Two human rights organizations have urged the United Nations to press Syria’s transitional authorities over what they describe as arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances and discrimination against religious minorities, citing cases involving Christians, Alawites and Druze ahead of a UN review. The joint submission by Christian Solidarity International (CSI) and the Institute for the Documentation of Human Rights Violations Against Religious Minorities in the Levant (IDHRV-ARMIL), prepared for the 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group, alleges that thousands of Syrians have been detained without trial since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024.syriacpress.com

IDF blows up underground Hezbollah tunnel network near historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon #Lebanon #SouthernLebanon #Israel #Hezbollah #IDF #MiddleEastConflict #BeaufortCastle…

IDF blows up underground Hezbollah tunnel network near historic Beaufort Castle in southern LebanonNABATIEH, Lebanon — The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a series of powerful overnight explosions near the historic Beaufort Castle, known locally as Qalat al-Shaqif, in southern Lebanon late Thursday into Friday, marking the latest escalation along the volatile Israel-Lebanon frontier and drawing renewed attention to one of the region's most strategically significant landmarks. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency…syriacpress.com

Lebanon's State Shura Council halts Finance Minister's circular on Tur Levnon (Mount Lebanon) common lands following Kataeb appeal #TurLevnon #MountLebanon #Lebanon #Kataeb #PropertyRights #StateShuraCouncil #EliasHankash #LandRights…

Lebanon’s State Shura Council halts Finance Minister’s circular on Tur Levnon (Mount Lebanon) common lands following Kataeb appealBEIRUT — Lebanese MP Elias Hankash, a member of the Kataeb parliamentary bloc, announced that the State Shura Council has issued a ruling suspending the implementation of a circular issued by the Ministry of Finance concerning the common lands of Tur Levnon (Mount Lebanon). The decision came in response to a legal challenge submitted by Hankash together with several concerned parties.syriacpress.com

Turkish Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş: PKK framework law near completion, not a general amnesty #Turkey #PKK #Kurtulmuş #TurkeyPolitics #PeaceProcess #KurdishIssue https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/07/30/turkish-parliament-speaker-kurtulmus-pkk-framework-law-near-completion-not-a-general-amnesty/

Turkish Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş: PKK framework law near completion, not a general amnestyANKARA — Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş has said preparations for the proposed "framework law" related to the government's "Terror-Free Turkey" initiative are "almost in their final stages," stressing that the legislation is neither a general amnesty nor a personal amnesty. Kurtulmuş made the remarks during a ceremony marking the presentation of the Independence Medal to the town of İnebolu, where he also discussed the government's initiative aimed at ending the decades-long conflict with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (Partiya Karkerên Kurdistanê, PKK).syriacpress.com

Greek MEP Nikolas Farantouris urges EU action after renewed violence against Christians in Suqaylabiyah, Syria #Suqaylabiyah #Syria #SyriaChristians #MiddleEastChristians #ReligiousPersecution…

Greek MEP Nikolas Farantouris urges EU action after renewed violence against Christians in Suqaylabiyah, SyriaBRUSSELS — Greek Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Nikolas Farantouris sent a letter to the European Union's High Representative in response to recurring violations targeting Christians in the predominantly Christian town of Suqaylabiyah in the countryside of Hemto (Hama), Syria. The letter followed the detention of Dr. Ra'if Shihadeh and local resident Elias Jabbour, who was arrested after receiving medical treatment at a hospital.syriacpress.com

Former Lebanese Minister Salim Sayegh: Aoun-Trump meeting restored confidence in Lebanon and strengthened sovereignty #Lebanon #Aoun #Trump #SalimSayegh #Kataeb #LebaneseSovereignty #Israel #Iran…

Former Lebanese Minister Salim Sayegh: Aoun-Trump meeting restored confidence in Lebanon and strengthened sovereigntyBEIRUT — In the wake of the historic visit of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to Washington, D.C., where he met with several senior US officials, including US President Donald Trump at the White House, numerous questions, analyses, and speculations have emerged regarding the substance of the visit, the discussions held, and their implications for Lebanon and its people. Against this backdrop, Suroyo TV Lebanon…syriacpress.com

Syriac Union Party congratulates new Beth Zalin (Qamishli) District Director, discusses cooperation and regional challenges #SyriacUnionParty #BethZalin #Qamishli #Gozarto #Jazira #Syria #SyriaPolitics…

Syriac Union Party congratulates new Beth Zalin (Qamishli) District Director, discusses cooperation and regional challengesBETH ZALIN, Syria — A delegation from the Syriac Union Party (Gabo d’Ḥuyodo Suryoyo, SUP) visited the Beth Zalin (Qamishli) District Directorate in Gozarto (Jazira), Syria, where it met with District Director Dr. Jihan Saeed Hassam. The visit was intended to congratulate Hassam on her recent appointment by the Syrian government and to discuss a range of issues concerning the region, as well as ways to strengthen cooperation.syriacpress.com

Marmarita Carnival cancelled for second consecutive year amid ongoing security concerns in Syria #Marmarita #WadiAlMasihiyeen #ValleyOfTheChristians #Syria #SyriaChristians #FeastOfTheAssumption #VirginMary…

Marmarita Carnival cancelled for second consecutive year amid ongoing security concerns in SyriaMARMARITA, Syria — Organizers of the Marmarita Carnival, traditionally held on 14 August to mark the Feast of the Dormition and Assumption of the Virgin Mary, have announced the cancellation of this year's event for the second consecutive year, citing the fragile security situation in the region and across Syria. For decades, residents of the Wadi al-Masihiyeen (Valley of the Christians) and visitors from across the country have gathered on 14 August to celebrate the Feast of the Virgin Mary, making the carnival one of the most important religious and cultural events for Christians in Syria.syriacpress.com

Leila Latti: The Sana'a manuscripts and Syriac influence on the Quran #Syriac #Aramaic #Arabic #SemeticLanguages #Linguistics #Quran #QuranStudies #SanaaManuscripts #MiddleEastHistory https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/07/30/leila-latti-the-sanaa-manuscripts-and-syriac-influence-on-the-quran/

Leila Latti: The Sana’a manuscripts and Syriac influence on the QuranThe relationship between the Syriac language and the Quran has attracted the attention of linguists and historians for decades and remains one of the most debated subjects in modern Quranic scholarship. Researchers are divided between those who maintain that the Quran is an entirely Arabic text — while acknowledging that it contains loanwords from other Semitic languages — and those who argue that the multilingual environment in which the Quran emerged is reflected in some of its vocabulary and stylistic features.syriacpress.com

{Suraye academic Dr. Kafi Younan from Nineveh Plains applies for post of Vice President or Deputy Prime Minister #Suraye #Chaldean #Syriac #Assyrian #NinevehPlains #Iraq #WomenInLeadership #IraqPolitics #WomenInPolitics…

Suraye academic Dr. Kafi Younan from Nineveh Plains applies for post of Vice President or Deputy Prime MinisterALQOSH, Iraq — Dr. Kafi Danno Baiti Qas Younan, an assistant professor and Suraye (Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian) academic and researcher from Iraq's Nineveh Governorate, has officially submitted her candidacy to the President of Iraq and the Prime Minister for the position of Vice President of the Republic or Deputy Prime Minister. Her application, submitted on 28 July 2026, follows a call for the nomination of a female candidate to fill one of the two senior government posts.syriacpress.com

Judicial Obstacle to Syriac Surname Rights: Rejected as Being ‘of Hebrew Origin’ #Syriac #Turkey #SurnameLaw #HumanRights #ConstitutionalCourt #IdentityRights https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/07/29/judicial-obstacle-to-syriac-surname-rights-rejected-as-being-of-hebrew-origin/

Judicial Obstacle to Syriac Surname Rights: Rejected as Being ‘of Hebrew Origin’Based on reporting by Marta Sömek ​The 1934 Surname Law, enacted during the early years of the Republic, continues to stand as a barrier preventing non-Muslim and diverse communities in Turkey, particularly Christians, from officially registering family names in their native languages. The centuries-old family titles and surnames of the Syriac community were forcibly replaced with Turkish surnames following the establishment of the Republic.syriacpress.com

Renewed unrest in Suqaylabiyah raises fresh security fears among Syria's Christian community, security services arrest local residents, not instigators #Suqaylabiyah #Syria #SyriaChristians #MiddleEastChristians #SyriaNews…

Renewed unrest in Suqaylabiyah raises fresh security fears among Syria’s Christian community, security services arrest local residents, not instigatorsSUQAYLABIYAH, Syria — The predominantly Christian town of Suqaylabiyah, Syria, has once again become a flashpoint for security tensions after a night of gunfire and the throwing of a sound grenade at a local café. The incident has revived memories of last March's violence and triggered a fresh wave of anxiety among residents, who fear a return to the cycle of unrest.syriacpress.com

Beth Nahrain Patriotic Union and other national parties call for a protest in Tel Keppe (Tel Keif) to oppose demographic change in Nineveh Plains #TelKeppe #TelKeif #NinevehPlains #Iraq #BethNahrin #Suraye #Chaldean #Syriac #Assyrian #IndigenousRights…

Beth Nahrain Patriotic Union and other national parties call for a protest in Tel Keppe (Tel Keif) to oppose demographic change in Nineveh PlainsTEL KEPPE, Iraq — The Beth Nahrin Patriotic Union (Huyodo d’Beth Nahrin Athroyo, HBA), Assyrian Democratic Movement (Zowaa), and Assyrian Patriotic Party (Atranaya) announced a new phase of peaceful activism to defend the rights of the Suraye (Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian) people by organizing a protest calling for the restoration of property rights and the rejection of demographic change in Nineveh Plains. Today, a joint delegation from the three parties submitted the official notification for the peaceful protest, which is scheduled to take place on 5 August 2026 at 11:00 AM in front of the Tel Keppe (Tel Keif) District Administration Office, in accordance with the applicable legal procedures.syriacpress.com