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Thanks. That small SDF pocket west of al-Bab? (I only learned of its existence in November when people in al-Bab pointed to it from a high point/restaurant in al-Bab.)

The more Jews, the more mainstream Jews, the more Israelis who are willing to finally see, recognize what's happening -- yes, too little too late. Yes. Still--

there are lives to save. There is accountability. There is a future to build. There is repentance and repair. It all matters.

Why I changed my mind on the genocide charge against Israel For the past 21 months of horrific violence and heartbreaking suffering in the Gaza Strip, I’ve been wrestling with the contentious…

A tipping point is happening.

From the Chair of Israel Studies at UCLA:

What Now? Thoughts on Europe after the surrender, the high price of the latest Brexit benefit, the end of the Swiss model, and how Canada shaped the modern world

My latest with thoughts on what next for Europe after the surrender, the high price of the latest Brexit benefit, the end of the Swiss model, and how Canada shaped the modern world

#Syria: the Security forces dismantled a drug trafficking gang in area of #Masyaf (W. #Hama).

An arsenal was also seized.

#Syria: Druze fighters are also using weaponized drones - that's a first.

This video, undated but recent, shows a bomblet dropped on alleged Government-affiliated fighters on the Western outskirts of Suwayda-city.

Geolocation (h/t @obretix.bsky.social): wikimapia.org#lang=en&lat=...

Maybe it's a different tunhel network even because Tel Rifaat is NW, and this is NE Aleppo province.

Do you know where exactly? The tunnel network, like a spiderweb, centered in Tel Rifaat, I was told, and extended all the way to the outskirts of Aleppo. They can't try the last section because it could lead to Sheikh Maqsoud, the military leader of Tel Rifaat told me in June.

#Syria: this is what an artist found upon returning to his home in the NE. #Aleppo countryside, which was occupied by #SDF/#YPG fighters: an extensive tunnel system dug beneath his house.

Wait, wait, Israel supports the SSNP, that Lebanese pro-Assad, pro-Hezbollah party?

(I couldn't have made this up)

#Syria: Nashwan Shaer, the Druze fighter killed today while assaulting Tell Hadid (W. #Suwayda), was a former Syrian Social Nationalist Party (#SSNP) commander - a fascist party which formerly supported Assad.

YouTube video by Levantine Arabic with Manar 3 Negations in Levantine Syrian Arabic: "Mou, Ma, Mish". How & when do we use them???

After a month's break due to fieldwork/travelling, back to teaching (Syrian) Arabic tonight!
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NEW: 90,000 people protesting against the genocide in Gaza have shut down Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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#Syria: the Defense ministry announces its troops repelled a #SDF infiltration attempt tonight on the E. #Aleppo front (Manbij axis).

SDF artillery strikes wounded 4 fighters and 3 civilians.

The Defense ministry is now retaliating.

There is a date: August 7, 2025 in Afrin.

From the Afrin Unites us Team
فريق عفرين تجمعنا

Second Chance Project
مشروع فرصة ثانية

One of the many great projects by @sondosfolfolla and team

#Syria: early today, Druze factions launched a surprise attack on Tell Hadid, a strategic hill overlooking the Western #Suwayda countryside.

Major breach of the ceasefire, they took advantage of the absence of Defense ministry troops (bombed by Israel last month) and withdrawal of tribal fighters.

There is a date: August 7, 2025 in Afrin.

From the Afrin Unites us Team
فريق عفرين تجمعنا

Second Chance Project
مشروع فرصة ثانية

One of the many great projects by @sondosfolfolla and team

#Syria: Mohamed Bakour is a former #SAA Captain.

In 1966, he was condemned to death during the purges following the February coup.

He fled the country & got asylum n Iraq.

He returned yesterday to #Hama.

It's one of the longest‑known returns from exile since the collapse of the Assad Regime.

#Syria: #Latakia beach today (resort area).

Location: wikimapia.org#lang=en&lat=...

Seen it in 1995...Baron Hotel in Aleppo..
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I've received many photos of new paper art made by war victims (women) in Afrin. I'll post a some here. If you'd like to support one of these women a bit by purchasing one, please contact the initiator @sondosfolfolla (Arabic)
Or, for English/Dutch, contact me/logistics.

This investigation involves what may be the most extreme geolocation I've ever done.

#Syria: the Security forces arrested in #Latakia province a former Regime sniper accused of war crimes & mutilation of bodies.

He was deployed on several fronts including Kabana.

He also took part in Assadist attacks on March 6th.

CNN: An auto parts maker in Detroit just had to layoff 100 workers and shut down a warehouse. The owner specifically blamed tariffs.

STEPHEN MIRAN: It's always convenient to blame political changes when your business fails

And I realize that until a few decades ago, the Netherlands shared a border with Brazil. (Dutch Guiana)

Yesterday, a Brazilian professor in a Palestinian restaurant in Istanbul explained to us that Brazil had been hit with a 50% tariff because of the Bolsanario trial.

"The US even benefited from trade between the two countries. Brazil will now focus more on China as a result."

Why Epstein has Trump crashing out The hole gets deeper every time he opens his mouth.

"Trump insists that his name isn’t in the Epstein files, but if it *is* in them, bad actors must’ve somehow 'doctored' them, but then Democrats failed to release the damaging info during the campaign when it could've helped them out. Does your head hurt yet?"