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Israeli forces entered the village of al-Samdaniyah al-Sharqiyah in Syria's Quneitra province with five military vehicles, set up a temporary checkpoint, and searched civilians. They also fired a mortar round and a smoke shell nearby, with no reported casualties. Syria condemned the operation as part of ongoing Israeli incursions into southern Syria and called for a full Israeli withdrawal

A woman, her son, and her daughter were killed after unknown assailants opened fire on them in the Al-Sabil neighborhood of Homs.

The head of internal security in Aleppo, Colonel Muhammad Abdul Ghani, meets with dignitaries from Azaz following the recent events in the city.

Public security patrols were pelted with stones at a time when the city of Azaz in the Aleppo countryside is witnessing security reinforcements and a widespread mobilization, following the outbreak of violent clashes in the city.

Clashes continue with a rising number of injuries among public security forces, and a complete curfew has been imposed in the Azaz area of rural Aleppo.

Large convoys of public security forces are deployed in the city of Azaz.

Clashes escalate in the city of Azaz in Syria's Aleppo province

The Internal Security Directorate in Azaz: One of our patrols came under fire while intervening to break up an armed clash between several parties within the city. The patrol members handled the situation cautiously, in accordance with established procedures. The Directorate has deployed additional security reinforcements to the area. Specialized units are continuing to manage the situation on the ground to ensure the protection of civilians and prevent the clashes from escalating. We urge residents to avoid areas of tension and adhere to the instructions of the security forces.

Clashes have renewed on the northern ring road of the city of Azaz in the Aleppo countryside between internal security forces and wanted armed elements, some of whom belong to the Ministry of Defense and the military police.

The US welcomes Syria and Iraq's agreement to rehabilitate the Syria-Iraq crude oil pipeline, calling it a strategic step toward restoring a key regional energy corridor

A Syrian military source confirmed to Al-Araby TV that the Iranian shelling targeting Syrian territory "hit a desert area and did not reach al-Tanf."

Syrian Airlines announces the resumption of flights from Deir ez-Zor Airport to Kuwait starting August 3rd, with two flights per week.

Iranian state media outlet IRNA is claiming that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out a surprise attack on a U.S. Special Operations compound in the al-Tanf area of Syria, alleging that several helicopters and a radar system were destroyed and that "a large number of Americans" were killed or wounded

Syrian Interior Ministry: Targeting an international drug smuggling network in an operation in Daraa

Iranian-made Almas ATGMs, fiber-optic FPV drones, parts for what appears to be cruise missiles, were seized by Syrian security forces. The shipment came from Iraq, was bound for Hezbollah in Lebanon

A source in the Interior Ministry told SANA: Specialized units thwarted an attempt to smuggle a shipment of sophisticated weapons and missiles across the Syrian-Iraqi border.

Israeli Defense Minister: I informed the US Defense Minister that we will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.

Damascus International Airport received the first Kuwait Airways flight today, marking the resumption of regular flights by the Kuwaiti national carrier.

The US State Department: We support Iraq and Syria's efforts to increase connectivity and build future trade routes.

President Trump told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Thursday that Israel should begin redeploying its forces out of Syria, and urged him to take a similar step in Lebanon as well, according to senior American and Israeli officials

Deir ez-Zor, eastern countryside: Armed clashes broke out between cousins in the town of Dhiban, before the Internal Security Forces intervened to resolve the conflict between the two sides.

A massive explosion in the city of Sahnaya in the Damascus countryside

"A US official said Trump told Netanyahu on Thursday that the Israeli army presence in Syrian territory creates tensions & could lead to escalation. "They don't want you there. You should redeploy," Trump told Netanyahu

Several Israeli settler activists attempted to illegally cross the border into Syria in the southern Golan Heights a short while ago. The military says troops stationed in the area prevented the civilians from crossing the border and detained them. They were then handed over to the police for further questioning. "The Israeli army strongly condemns this incident, which follows several similar incidents in recent days, and emphasizes that such actions constitute a criminal offense that endangers civilians," the military says. The Israeli army says the actions of the settler activists "disrupt Israeli army operational activities and the security in the area, and divert the attention of commanders and soldiers from their mission." "The Israeli army expects law enforcement authorities to bring those involved to justice and to act decisively to prevent such incidents," the army adds. The activists, who called themselves the Bashan Pioneers, have attempted to enter Syria multiple times in the past year, while calling to establish settlements in the area. They have received support from coalition lawmakers

In the skies, Turkish UH-60 military helicopters were spotted over several days, conducting numerous reconnaissance flights covering the entire Syrian coast, from southern Tartus province to northern Latakia province. On the ground, a Turkish political delegation arrived in Latakia amid heightened security measures, and even the naval command in the city remains under tight security.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev says Azerbaijan has begun exporting natural gas to Syria and is considering expanding supplies to neighboring countries

Turkish naval ships are conducting a port visit to Syria's Latakia for the first time since the conclusion of the civil war Turkish commander of the Naval Forces is also on board of TCG Istanbul frigate

The UN welcomes the first session of Syria's new People's Assembly, calling it a key milestone in the country's political transition

Deir ez-Zor – Two children died, and rescue teams are still searching for missing persons after a river ferry carrying about 20 people, including women and children, sank after colliding with the military bridge on the Euphrates River in Deir ez-Zor, according to an initial count. Search and rescue operations are continuing at the site.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported an explosion of unknown origin in a cave in Jabal al-Dahik, near al-Sukhnah in the Homs countryside, following intensive aerial activity in the area.