Israel will be wise to align its policy with those who seek to integrate Syria rather than with those who seek to fragment it. https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/why-al-sharaas-success-in-syria-is-good-for-israel/

Excerpt An attack on a church on Sunday, June 22, killed 25 people in Damascus. The attack in Syria’s capital should mark a turning point in the new Syrian government’s approach to confronting... https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2025/07/02/what-the-mar-elias-church-bombing-means-for-syrias-future/

Israeli Daily News – War Day 635 | July 2, 2025

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Austria is preparing to deport a Syrian man whose asylum status was revoked due to a criminal conviction, in what an EU official and rights groups say will be Europe's first forced deportation to Syria since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/austria-set-deport-man-syria-marking-first-eu-since-assads-fall-2025-07-02/

By Amina Ismail and Layli Foroudi BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) -Austria is preparing to deport a Syrian man whose asylum status was revoked due to a criminal conviction, in what an EU official and rights groups say will be Europe's first forced deportation to Syria since the fall of President Bashar ... https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2025-07-02/austria-set-to-deport-man-to-syria-marking-first-for-eu-since-assads-fall

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ILTV News Flash - War Day 635 | July 2, 2025

Memorial held in Bat Yam for those killed in Iranian attack on Israel. 🕯️

Juliette shares her perspective on life for Christians in Syria after the recent Damascas church bombing. https://www.opendoorsuk.org/news/latest-news/syria-church-bombing-juliette/

The military said they received intelligence from interrogations in recent weeks, leading soldiers to carry out nighttime operations and arrest several terrorists. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-859708

Knesset moves to expel Ayman Odeh over Gaza comments, support for prisoners, and terror denial.

Thousands of Syrian refugees are going back to their homeland but conditions there remain extremely challenging https://theweek.com/world-news/syrias-returning-refugees

The army said that weapons and grenades were confiscated from two villages, while Syrian media reports contradicted these claims https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/levant-turkey/artc-idf-iranian-terror-cell-apprehended-in-southern-syria

The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had captured a "terrorist cell operated by Iran" in an operation in southern Syria. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-military-says-it-captured-terrorist-cell-operated-by-iran-southern-syria-2025-07-02/

The U.S. President said Israel “agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize” a 60-day ceasefire, “during which time we will work with all parties to end the war.” https://time.com/7299448/israel-hamas-ceasefire-proposal-terms-agreement-trump-end-war-gaza/

The US-brokered peace agreement comes after years of conflict, displacing 7 million people. https://www.aljazeera.com/podcasts/2025/7/2/the-take-can-the-drc-rwanda-deal-deliver-peace

US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that terminates the majority of US sanctions imposed against Syria and associated designated persons, effective July 1. Lifting sanctions... https://www.jurist.org/news/?p=286412

Middle East Tensions: Israel vows to strike Houthis in Yemen after missile intercepted over Israeli territory; blames Iran-backed forces. https://www.deccanherald.com/world/fate-of-yemen-is-same-as-that-of-tehran-israel-threatens-to-retaliate-for-houthi-missiles-3611833

Situation Report in English on Democratic Republic of the Congo about Gender, Health and more; published on 30 Jun 2025 by UNFPA https://reliefweb.int/report/democratic-republic-congo/unfpa-situation-report-strengthening-protection-and-resilience-affected-populations-conflict-eastern-drc-covering-period-1-30-april-2025

Syrian children, among the most vulnerable groups, have faced profound physical and psychological consequences due to the protracted conflict. This review assesses the health and well-being of children living within Syria, with particular attention to internally displaced populations (IDPs). To synthesize research on child health in Syria from 2012 to 2024, identify key health challenges, assess study characteristics and geographical distribution, and highlight gaps to inform future policies and interventions. We conducted a scoping review in December 2024 using the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) methodology. We searched five academic databases (Medline Ovid, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Global Health) and selected studies published between January 2012 and December 2024. The search strategy followed the JBI Population–Concept–Context framework. Eligible studies included primary and secondary research, published in English or Arabic, that examined the health of children under 19 years old living within Syria in the context of the ongoing conflict. Grey literature was also retrieved from major organizational repositories (e.g., WHO, UNICEF, MSF, SAMS). A total of 1,189 records were retrieved, with 647 remaining after removing duplicates. After screening, 30 studies met the inclusion criteria. Most were observational, including cross-sectional (63.3%) and retrospective cohort (26.7%) designs. Surveys and medical records were the main data sources; oral examinations were common in dental studies, while anthropometry, blood tests, and interviews were less frequent. Data sources varied significantly by region (p < 0.001), with government-controlled areas relying on state institutions and non-government-controlled areas drawing on humanitarian data. Due to substantial heterogeneity, meta-analysis was not feasible. Notably, 80% of studies reported no external funding. This review highlights major research gaps in child health within Syria, particularly among IDPs and in underserved regions. Most studies were observational, unfunded, and regionally concentrated, limiting broader applicability. Despite these constraints, this is the first comprehensive synthesis of health research focused on children within Syria, providing a foundation for future research, policy action, and targeted humanitarian interventions in conflict-affected settings. https://conflictandhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13031-025-00673-1

Syria’s return to oil exports after the fall of the Assad regime is seen by many as a sign that Iran’s Shia Crescent of influence is weakening. https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Behind-Syrias-Oil-Restart-Lies-a-Bigger-Geopolitical-Game.html

US president says in social media post he hopes Hamas will accept deal because ‘it will only get worse’ https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jul/02/israel-gaza-war-live-updates-trump-ceasefire-hamas-latest-news