SANA news agency
Coverage of SANA news agency in the Nexus archive.
- Israeli troops push into Syrian village and briefly establish checkpoint
Israeli troops briefly entered the Syrian village of al-Samdaniyah in Quneitra, establishing a temporary checkpoint and searching passersby before withdrawing. A similar action occurred two days earlier in al-Asha village, where over 15 army vehicles searched a house and warehouse before leaving.
- Macron visits Syria in first major western leader trip under new leadership
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria as the first major Western leader since Bashar al-Assad's ousting in December 2024. He traveled with a business delegation to discuss regional security and investment opportunities and will attend a NATO summit in Ankara where Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is set to meet US President Donald Trump.
- Explosive device goes off in a Damascus cafe, killing at least 4 people
An explosive device detonated in a Damascus cafe, killing at least four people and injuring 10 others near the main courthouse complex. No group has claimed responsibility, and security forces investigated the scene. Syria’s new rulers, since December 2024, have intensified efforts to counter Islamic State militants to prevent such attacks.
- Syrian foreign ministry says Israeli incursions violate its sovereignty
Syria’s foreign ministry condemned Israeli incursions into the southern provinces of Quneitra and Deraa, as well as artillery shelling in the area, stating these actions violate Syria’s sovereignty and terrorize civilians. The ministry warned that the attacks undermine regional security efforts, increase civilian suffering, and risk further escalation.