“We preferred the interests of Syrians over chaos”... Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa said in a video address early this morning, commenting on recent events in Sweida and yesterday’s Israeli attack on Syria. Fund honest independent Muslim journalism: https://support.islamchannel.tv | Islam Channel

Syrian state media has said Damascus has given permission for international aid to be sent to earthquake victims in rebel-held areas across government lines. Dr Safir Salim is the Aleppo area coordinator with plan international Syria partner MECC and he says the situation in Aleppo is one of complete desperation. | ABC News