(2021-11-03). The Situation in Syria Continues to Escalate. journal-neo.org 
The situation in Syria in the coming days could seriously heat up due to several factors. In the north of the country, this is due to Turkey's active redeployment of hundreds of soldiers and military equipment to the border in recent days, in particular tanks, artillery, multiple rocket launchers, and air defense systems. This military …
(2021-11-03). Russia Is Establishing New Base In SDF-Held Eastern Aleppo: Monitoring Group. southfront.org 
FILE IMAGE: Russian Military Police service members are in Syria | Russian forces are establishing a new base near the town of Manbij in the eastern countryside of Aleppo, the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on November 2. | Manbij and its surroundings are held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) established a network of positions around the town a few years ago in order to protect it from the Turkish military and its proxies who occupy nearby area…
(2021-11-03). Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham Chief Recruiter Assassinated In Greater Idlib. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | On November 3, al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) chief recruiter was assassinated in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | According to several Syrian opposition activists, the commander, Tamir Mohamad al-Hussein, was killed by unidentified assailants inside his house in Idlib city. The assailants also stole some of the commander's personal belongings. | The commander, also known by his nom de guerre "Abu Ahmad al-Shami," was reportedly the director of r…
(2021-11-03). Six ISIS Members 'Arrested' From Turkish-Occupied Syrian Town In Landing Operation. southfront.org 
Illustrative image, Canadian Tactical Aviation Supporting Coalition Forces in Iraq, by the official account of The Canadian Armed Forces on Twitter (@CanadianForces) | Six members of ISIS were arrested from the Turkish-occupied town of Aluq in northeastern Syria by an unidentified force that landed from several helicopters, the Al Aan News channel reported on November 3. | Citing Syrian opposition sources, the UAE-based channel speculated that the landing operation was conducted by the US-led coalition and its…
(2021-11-03). Israel Struck Damascus Suburb For The Second Time In Less Than A Week. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Early morning of November 3rd, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) struck targets near the Syrian capital of Damascus. The attack was carried out with surface-to-surface missiles fired from the Golan. | The Syrian Arab News Agency SANA reported that the missiles hit sites in the Zakia region outside Damascus and caused material damage only. No casualties were reported."At about 02: 58 a.m. today, the Israeli enemy launched an aerial aggression with a number of missiles from the direction of northern occupied…
(2021-11-03). US: Republican senator blocks Biden's choice for top Israel diplomat. middleeasteye.net 
US: Republican senator blocks Biden's choice for top Israel diplomat | Josh Hawley gives no reason for blocking appointment of Tom Nides, who would fill the vacant position of US ambassador to Israel | Wed, 11/03/2021 – 15: 52 | Republican Senator Josh Hawley said he objected to Nides' appointment on behalf of his Republican colleagues (AFP) | Republican Senator Josh Hawley has blocked an attempt to approve a…
(2021-11-03). Kumi Naidoo at COP26: Will Rich Countries Deliver Pledged Billions for South Africa to Get Off Coal? democracynow.org 
On day three of the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, we look at the fight against Big Coal, starting with leading South African climate activist Kumi Naidoo. South Africa is one of the world's largest coal producers, and the United States has joined the European Union and other wealthy nations to announce a new deal to provide $8.5 billion to the country to help it decommission its coal plants and invest in renewable energy. "Let's see if the money actually flows and if those countries actually follow up with that commitment," says Naidoo, global ambassador for Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dign…
(2021-11-02). Lebanon: Oldest English-language newspaper lays off entire staff. middleeasteye.net 
Lebanon: Oldest English-language newspaper lays off entire staff | The Daily Star notifies employees just days ahead of 31 October redundancy date | Tue, 11/02/2021 – 10: 58 | A man looks at the front pages of the Lebanese local English-language newspaper "The Daily Star" in the capital Beirut on 8 August 2019 (AFP) | The entire staff of the Daily Star news outlet in Lebanon has been made…
(2021-11-02). Bahrain tells citizens to leave Lebanon as Gulf spat continues. middleeasteye.net 
Bahrain tells citizens to leave Lebanon as Gulf spat continues | Bahraini foreign ministry warns of 'tense situation' in Lebanon following controversy over comments made by information minister | Tue, 11/02/2021 – 15: 38 | Pedestrians and cars pass through the area of Tayouneh, in the southern suburb of the capital Beirut, on 15 October 2021 (AFP) | Bahrain has ordered its citizens in Leba…
(2021-11-02). Russian, Syrian Pilots Carried Out Joint Exercises In Syria (Video). southfront.org Written by Khaled Iskef | On November 2, Russian media reported that Syrian pilots along with members of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) conducted joint exercises at several Syrian airfields. | According to reports, the Su-24 aircrafts were used in the maneuvers, clarifying that the Su-24 fighters are still in service with the Syrian Air Forces and have been actively used in battles against various armed groups. | The training mainly aims at mastering the use of reconnaissance and intelligence tools especially handling data of satellites and reconnaissance drones. | The main training field was T-4 air base…
(2021-11-02). Tributes pour in for iconic Syrian singer Sabah Fakhri. middleeasteye.net 
Tributes pour in for iconic Syrian singer Sabah Fakhri | The award-winning singer was known for his traditional Syrian songs, which combined Arabic poetry with music | Tue, 11/02/2021 – 12: 28 | Syrian singer Sabah Fakhri performs during the 46th International Carthage festival at the Roman theatre in Carthage, near Tunis in July 2010 (AFP) | Tributes are pouring in for the iconic Syrian singer Sabah Fak…
(2021-11-02). Military Situation In Syria On November 2, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On November 2, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 6 times: 1 — in Idlib province, 1 — in Latakia province, 3 — in Aleppo province, 1 — in Hama province | On November 2, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Sarmaniyah village | On November 2, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Ankawi village | On November 2, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled S…
(2021-11-02). Ambassador: "Israel has always supported Azerbaijan's territorial integrity," wants larger role in conquered Nagorno-Karabakh. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Israeli ambassador: "We want to help Azerbaijan in restoring and reconstruction of territories" "Israel has always supported Azerbaijan's territorial integrity," said Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijan George Deek…. "Now, after territorial integrity was restored, we standing by Azerbaijan, want to help in restoration and reconstruction of territories," noted the diplomat. "We are ready to cooperate with …
