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Abu Sufyan Managh Arrested in Aleppo; Israeli Shelling Targets Quneitra Countryside

A post on the Lebanon Debate channel indicated that a person known as Abu Sufyan Managh, linked to the city of Aleppo, is in the custody of Syrian security, reviving talk of the "Black Brigade" files. The available text did not include further details about the circumstances of the arrest or the charges against him.

In a separate security development, Sky News reported that Israeli artillery shelling targeted the outskirts of the town of Briqa in the Quneitra countryside in southern Syria.

12 Nov 2026, 19:01 — 13 Nov 2026, 01:01

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2026-11-12

19:20 Israeli artillery shelling targets the outskirts of Briqa town in the Quneitra countryside, southern Syria

Sky News reported on the evening of Thursday, 12 November 2026, that Israeli artillery shelling targeted the outskirts of the town of Briqa in the Quneitra countryside in southern Syria.

The shelling focused on the areas surrounding the town in the Quneitra countryside, an incident that adds to a series of strikes in the southern region.

The report carried by Sky News did not include further details on the scale of the shelling or possible casualties.

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13:01 Syria Warns of Israeli Violations in the South and Reaffirms Commitment to the 1974 Agreement

Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Alabi, told the Fourth Committee of the General Assembly that his country has chosen a path of stability, de-escalation and respect for international law. He warned of continuing Israeli violations in areas of southern Syria, including the abduction of civilians, the targeting of journalists and the establishment of military positions inside the area of operations of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF).

Alabi reaffirmed Damascus’s commitment to the 1974 disengagement agreement and its continued support for UNDOF, stressing that adherence to diplomacy does not mean abandoning legitimate rights.

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07:30 Syria warns of Israeli violations in southern Syria and affirms commitment to 1974 agreement

Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Alabi, warned in a statement to the Fourth Committee of the General Assembly of continued Israeli violations in areas of southern Syria, including the kidnapping of civilians, the targeting of journalists and the establishment of military sites inside the area of operations of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF).

Alabi said Syria had chosen a path of stability, de-escalation and respect for international law, and reaffirmed Damascus’s commitment to the 1974 disengagement agreement and its continued support for UNDOF. He stressed that adherence to diplomacy does not mean abandoning rights.

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2026-11-11

19:01 Syria Accuses Israel of Undermining the 1974 Agreement and Calls on the International Community to Act Amid Incursions and Shelling in Quneitra and Daraa

Syria affirmed its commitment to the 1974 disengagement agreement signed with Israel and called on the international community to shoulder its responsibilities regarding Israeli violations, as Israeli forces continued their incursions in the Quneitra and Daraa countryside and shelled the outskirts of the town of Beit Jinn in the western Damascus countryside. Syria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Alabi, said that Israel is establishing military positions inside the UNDOF area of operations and affecting de-escalation arrangements.

In a related context, Al Arabiya reported that Israeli artillery shelling targeted the vicinity of the Mantara Dam in the Quneitra countryside in southern Syria, with no immediate information on the extent of damage or casualties.

Separately, a news report reviewed testimonies described as shocking from Syrians held in Israeli prisons, saying they were prevented from sleeping and lying down, according to the published material.

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13:00 Syria: Israeli Incursion in Quneitra, Drug Network Uncovered, and Convicts Released After Lebanon Handover

Syria saw a series of security developments today. Al-Ikhbariya Al-Souriya reported that a patrol of Israeli occupation forces infiltrated west of the town of Al-Rafid in the southern Quneitra countryside.

In a related security context, Damascus announced the uncovering of a drug-smuggling network coming from Lebanon, in a case involving 200,000 narcotic pills.

Information also indicated that Syria released most of the convicts it had received from Lebanon, with no additional details on their number or the circumstances of their release.

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2026-11-10

19:01 Israeli artillery shelling in western Damascus countryside as Syrian security uncovers armed cell and arrests drug suspects

Syria saw a day crowded with security developments, most notably Syrian television's announcement that the Israeli army shelled the outskirts of the town of Beit Jinn in the western Damascus countryside with artillery, without providing further details on casualties or the extent of the damage.

On the internal security front, Syrian security uncovered an armed cell that was planning to carry out attacks and robberies, according to Lebanon Debate, signaling continued efforts to dismantle armed structures.

In the anti-smuggling field, the Syrian Anti-Narcotics Directorate announced the arrest of three people involved in drug trafficking and smuggling from Lebanon into Syria, and the seizure of large quantities of narcotics in their possession.

In a separate judicial matter, reports addressed the trial in absentia of Suleiman al-Assad before the courts in Damascus, in a case extending from Lebanon's Bekaa region to the Syrian capital, without further details.

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2026-11-08

19:01 Syria condemns Houthi targeting of civilian sites and facilities in Saudi Arabia

Syria condemned the Houthi group's targeting of civilian sites and facilities in Saudi Arabia, in an official position reported by the Lebanon Debate platform. The condemnation comes within the context of Syria's declared stance rejecting attacks on civilians and civilian facilities.

The available text did not include further details about the nature of the attacks referenced in the condemnation or the extent of losses resulting from them, nor did it include information about a specific timing for the attacks or a party claiming responsibility beyond the reference to the Houthi group.

What is available is limited to the Syrian condemnation itself, with no additional details reported on other reactions or on the circumstances of the incident.

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01:01 Daraa: Children of the Yahya Darawza Martial Arts School showcase their skills

The website "Malek al-Hay al-Abri" circulated a video showing children from the Yahya Darawza Martial Arts School in Daraa, Syria, showcasing their skills.

The clip raised a question about whom these children are training against, without the published material including any details about the school or the nature of its training programme.

The coverage did not include information on the number of participants, their ages, or the party organising the display, and was limited to this local sports event in Daraa.

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2026-11-07

19:01 Syria: Denial of Sending Troops to Yemen, Israeli Fire in Daraa, and Flash Floods in Deir ez-Zor

An official Syrian diplomatic source denied reports that Syrian forces were sent to Yemen, affirming they are untrue. The source told the Syrian SANA agency that current military agreements between Syria and Saudi Arabia focus on training and exchange of expertise, noting that cooperation could later develop into a joint defense agreement or Syria joining the Mecca alliance. In a related context, a Syrian diplomatic source said military agreements with Saudi Arabia focus on exchange of expertise and consultations, without additional details.

In the south, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Israeli forces fired intense fire toward the outskirts of Jamla village in the western Daraa countryside after positioning in the area. In the east, the Syrian Ministry of Defense told SANA that a soldier was martyred and another critically injured by a landmine explosion in the Al-Mayadin area of the eastern Deir ez-Zor countryside. Flash floods hit the Al-Bukamal area in the Deir ez-Zor countryside after heavy rains, leaving one person missing and damaging about 25 homes in an initial toll, according to Osama Arabou, commander of operations at the Deir ez-Zor Emergency and Disaster Management Directorate. Damage was concentrated in Al-Heri village on the Syrian-Iraqi border, while the floods damaged the Sweidiya bridge; Civil Defense teams carried out emergency repairs and warned residents to stay away from valley streams and depressions. This follows floods that hit Syrian areas late last October and killed 7.

The General Authority for Border Crossings and Customs in Syria announced it will reopen the Daboussieh border crossing with Lebanon on Monday, without additional details on reopening procedures.

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13:40 A soldier martyred and another severely wounded by a landmine explosion in the al-Mayadin area of the eastern Deir ez-Zor countryside

The Syrian Ministry of Defense announced, in a statement to the SANA agency, that a soldier was martyred and another soldier was severely wounded by the explosion of a landmine in the al-Mayadin area of the eastern Deir ez-Zor countryside.

The incident comes amid the dangers facing forces in areas where landmines are present, with the eastern Deir ez-Zor countryside among those areas, according to the ministry's statement.

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01:01 Damascus signs military cooperation agreement with Riyadh as Washington warns against being drawn into Yemen war

Syria signed a new military cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia during the Syrian President's visit to Riyadh, according to the Israeli "Epoch" magazine website, which did not publish details of the agreement. Analysts in the Arab world view the step as aimed at supporting the rebuilding of the Syrian army and strengthening Damascus's position vis-à-vis Israel. In this context, Major General Abdullah Ghanem Al-Qahtani told the "Sharq wa Gharb" newspaper that the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Syria at the current stage is strategic and has become stronger than it was previously.

Separately, Reuters quoted a US official warning that any deployment of Syrian forces to help in the Yemen war could drag the country into the wider war in the region. This coincided with reports by Lebanon's MTV channel of warplanes flying in the airspace of the capital Damascus, without further details on the nature of the aircraft or which party they belonged to.

On the security front, the Syrian Ministry of Defense announced that border guard units of the Syrian Arab Army foiled, in the Sarghaya area of the Damascus countryside, an attempt to smuggle a shipment of hashish and Captagon coming from Lebanese territory, after the smugglers opened fire at the force, which responded to the source of fire, prompting them to flee toward Lebanese territory. The operation resulted in the seizure of 280 kilograms of hashish and 28,000 Captagon pills, and the ministry affirmed that the seized items were referred to the competent authorities to complete legal procedures.

On the diplomatic front, the Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned in the strongest terms the security incident that occurred in Oman, and affirmed its full solidarity with Jordan and its support for its efforts to safeguard its security and stability.

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