#Syria

According to Syrian state media, French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit Syria, marking him as the first Western leader to do so since the ousting of former President Bashar Assad in 2024. Macron had previously hosted Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Paris in May 2025, where he made commitments regarding the situation in Syria.

Syria has postponed the inaugural session of its transitional parliament, which is tasked with drafting a new elections law during its 30-month term. The reason for the delay has not been disclosed, according to Al Jazeera.

Residents in Damascus have rejected a suggestion made by US President Donald Trump that Syria should confront Hezbollah in Lebanon. The response from the local population indicates a lack of support for the idea of military engagement with the group, reflecting the complex political dynamics in the region.

Israeli troops, accompanied by two Merkava tanks, have been observed patrolling the Syrian countryside close to Quneitra city, according to Al Jazeera.