Syria is currently facing a multi-faceted crisis, marked by diplomatic efforts, internal conflict, and calls for solidarity. President Ahmed Al-Shar' has arrived in Cairo to participate in an emergency Arab summit focused on the situation in Gaza, as reported by the SANA agency. This high-level meeting underscores the regional importance of the ongoing issues.
Intense Clashes in Latakia
Meanwhile, inside Syria, the situation remains volatile. More than 70 people have been killed and dozens wounded in recent clashes between Syrian security forces and pro-Assad loyalists in Latakia. The violence erupted when pro-Assad fighters attacked security checkpoints, prompting a swift response, including helicopter strikes. These clashes represent the most intense fighting since Assad's ouster in December, highlighting the fragility of the current security situation. Security forces are currently working to restore order in Jableh.
Reports indicate that the death toll among regime remnants has exceeded 25 fatalities following security operations carried out by the internal security forces in the coastal area. This information was confirmed by special sources speaking with 'Zaman Al Wasl'.
Call for Support
Amidst the ongoing conflict, the Syrian Islamic Council has issued an official statement strongly denouncing the repeated attacks by remnants of the Syrian regime on security forces in several areas of Syria.
In their statement on Thursday night, the Council emphasized its condemnation of these actions and called for public demonstrations in support of the security forces. This call for solidarity underscores the deep divisions within Syrian society and the ongoing struggle for stability.
"We must stand with our security forces against these attacks. Their safety is our safety, their victory is our victory." - Statement from the Syrian Islamic Council
The events unfolding in Syria demonstrate a complex interplay of regional diplomacy, internal conflict, and societal divisions. The emergency Arab summit in Cairo, the violent clashes in Latakia, and the Syrian Islamic Council's call for support all contribute to a challenging and uncertain future for the nation.