Stories from Syria

Syrian state television reported that Jordanian airstrikes targeted a drug and weapons depot in Syria's Sweida province. The strikes are part of an ongoing effort to combat drug trafficking. The strikes were aimed at disrupting drug trafficking operations. Heavy air sorties were recorded over Erbil. The depot was reportedly linked to Hezbollah. The strikes aimed to disrupt the flow of illicit materials. On May 2nd, Jordanian fighter jets conducted an airstrike on a large depot controlled by a rebel group in Syria's southern Sweida province. Warplanes originating from Jordan conducted an airstrike on a major depot used for storing weapons and drugs. On the night of May 2nd, Jordanian fighter jets reportedly conducted airstrikes in the southern Syrian province of Suwayda.

A troop withdrawal is expected to take place in Syria within six to eight weeks. The report indicates the timeline for the movement of forces. No specific actors or exact numbers of troops were provided in the broadcast. This information was reported by German broadcasters.

The Israeli air force hit all of Syria's organizations, according to a report from Haberturk Radyo.

Syrian authorities issued a condemnation following the killing of a Shia imam in a bombing near Damascus. The ministry addressed the incident as a targeted attack. Iran has issued a condemnation following the assassination of an Imam and a speaker at the Sayyida Zeinab Shrine in Syria.

Some women and young women joined the conflict in Syria, with some returning pregnant and unsure of the father's identity. One Islamist deputy stated that all returning children would be considered their own. This issue was discussed by colleagues representing the Narda party.

The Israeli actions are causing fear among residents. There is a focus on restructuring within the Ministry of Defense, indicating potential broad changes to the current forces.

Assimi Goyta has reinstated his family in Syria, reportedly with assurances from Russia. The state is described as reduced to a simple actor in a war that is escaping its control, with the state no longer protecting all its citizens equally.

The United States announced that an Israeli attack on Syria's air defense system was internationally illegal. The US requested an immediate withdrawal of the forces involved. The Mayor of New York, Mamdani, stated that Israel is exceeding international law.

Multiple buildings in a Syrian city have been destroyed, with many showing signs of shrapnel damage. Ibtisam Ahmad, a resident for 32 years, described the destruction as terrible.

Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was evacuated due to security concerns. Attacks were carried out in Baniyas, Syria, and two locations in Turkey, as well as Aqaba in Jordan. The evacuation occurred amid reports of Israeli strikes on Lebanese towns and villages.