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Pope Leo expresses grief over Syria church suicide bombing
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Pope Leo has expressed deep sorrow following a deadly suicide bombing that struck a Greek Orthodox church in Syria’s capital over the weekend. The attack, which occurred on Sunday at the Saint Elias Church in Damascus, left 25 people dead...
New Turkey-Syria deal paves way for direct land transportation
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye and Syria have reached a new agreement to resume direct land transportation between the two countries, marking a significant step toward enhancing regional trade connectivity, according to statements made Saturday by Türkiye’s...
Israel Apprehends Several Individuals in Southern Syria Raids
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, the Israeli military announced it had apprehended multiple individuals during a series of operations conducted in southern Syria, subsequently transferring them into Israeli custody for interrogation. According to a military...
Extremist group claim responsibility for suicide bombing in Damascus church
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A relatively unknown Sunni extremist faction has claimed responsibility for the recent suicide bombing at a Damascus church that left 25 people dead and many more wounded, casting a shadow over Syria’s Christian community and other...
Orthodox church in Syria attacked by suicide bomber
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A suicide bombing struck Mar Elias Church, an Orthodox Christian site in Damascus, Syria, during a mass service, according to multiple media reports on Sunday. The Syrian Health Ministry confirmed at least 20 fatalities and 52 injuries in...
Netanyahu seeks long-term political strategic benefits
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Following a brief but intense 12-day conflict with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is once again returning to Washington. This marks his third trip to the US since Donald Trump’s return to the office, and it could prove to...
UN Chief Condemns Damascus Church Attack
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "strongly" denounced the recent "terrorist attack" that struck the St. Elias Church located in the Syrian capital, Damascus. He also voiced his backing for the Syrian population...
Syria grapples with intense drought
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) In the mountainous town of Al-Marah, situated in Syria's Qalamoun region north of Damascus, the cherished Damask rose—renowned for its deep cultural and historical significance—is enduring one of its toughest seasons in recent history....
Erdogan Denounces Attack on Damascus Church
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday vehemently condemned the fatal terrorist assault on the Mar Ilyas Church located in Damascus, Syria’s capital city. On social media platform X, he denounced “the heinous terrorist attack...
EU Condemns Damascus Church Attack
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the European Union issued a "strong" denunciation of the "terrorist attack" that struck the Mar Ilyas Church in Damascus. The bloc also extended its backing for the Syrian population amid ongoing instability in the country....
EU Slams Fatal Damascus Church Attack
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the European Union issued a firm denunciation of what it described as a “terrorist attack” on the Mar Ilyas Church in Damascus, voicing strong solidarity with the people of Syria. The assault occurred on Sunday when a suicide...
Macron Condemns Church Attack in Damascus
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Monday’s brutal assault on the Mar Ilyas Church in Damascus, standing firmly with Syrians battling terrorism. Describing the incident as a “despicable attack,” Macron voiced his condolences to...
UN Condemns Fatal Church Bombing in Damascus
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations special envoy for Syria has issued a scathing condemnation of the recent terrorist attack on a church in Damascus that left at least 20 people dead and over 50 wounded. In a statement released on Sunday, Geir Pedersen...
Syrian Families Start Evacuation from Al-Hol Camp
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Early Monday marked the start of a crucial evacuation as the first Syrian families were moved from the PKK/YPG-controlled Al-Hol Camp in northeastern Syria to the northwest region of the country. A total of 176 individuals representing 43...
Syrians Begin Evacuation from Al-Hol Camp
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Early on Monday, the first Syrian households departed the PKK/YPG controlled Al Hol Camp in the nation’s northeast, heading toward opposition held regions in the northwest. Roughly 176 individuals from 43 households — many of them women...
Suicide Bombing in Damascus Church Claims Twenty Lives
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, an ISIS-linked suicide bomber unleashed gunfire inside Mar Elias Church in eastern Damascus before detonating himself, resulting in at least 20 deaths and 52 injuries, the Syrian Health Ministry confirmed. According to the...
Attack Targets Church in Syria
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) A member of the ISIS (Daesh) extremist faction carried out a suicide assault on Sunday, opening fire inside Mar Elias Church in eastern Damascus before detonating himself, according to the Syrian Health Ministry. The explosion led to the...
Suicide bombing strikes Orthodox church in Syria
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating explosion occurred at Mar Elias Church in Damascus on Sunday, with reports indicating the attack took place during a religious service. The blast, attributed to a suicide bomber, targeted the Orthodox Christian community at...
Syrian families get evacuated from al-Hol camp in Syria
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A humanitarian operation on Sunday facilitated the departure of dozens of displaced Syrian families from the al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria, according to reports. The effort was the result of joint coordination between the Kurdish-led...
Former Syrian General Seeks New Life in Russia
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A retired high-ranking officer from the armed forces of former Syrian President Bashar Assad, now residing in central Russia, has opened up in a rare interview with local media. The man, who chose to remain unnamed, gave his account to...