Syria Updates: Anti-ISIS Operations & Doctor Protests
Syrian security forces have been conducting widespread operations targeting Islamic State (ISIS) cells. On the first day of a large-scale operation, 61 raids were carried out across multiple provinces, resulting in the arrest of 71 individuals. Authorities reported capturing both medium and high-level ISIS figures, some of whom were reportedly hiding in areas with Christian and Druze populations in Homs province and other regions including Idlib. Seized materials included weapons, IEDs, grenades, ammunition, and a thermal scope.
These anti-ISIS operations continued today with further arrests and weapons seizures across several provinces, with raids ongoing as of tonight.
Separately, resident doctors in Damascus protested unpaid salaries, which have gone outstanding for six months. The doctors are urging authorities to resolve a reported confusion between ministries regarding the payments.
Syria & Region: Recent Developments – November 2025
Recent reports from Syria and the surrounding region highlight ongoing security concerns, political shifts, and attempts at regional realignment.
Drug Trafficking & Security Operations: The Syrian Interior Ministry has announced a series of operations targeting narcotics trafficking. A recent raid in Deir ez-Zor uncovered a notable cache of drugs, signaling growing concerns over the illicit drug trade within the country. Anti-narcotics units also successfully thwarted a Captagon smuggling attempt in the Syrian desert,arresting a suspect (“M.N.”) who utilized balloons and electronic devices to guide the shipment across the border.
Political Developments: A notable political move saw Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Asaad Al-shaibani, reinstate 21 diplomats who had previously defected in protest against the Assad regime’s handling of the civil war.
Regional Dynamics: Elements within the new Syrian military and intelligence services are reportedly working to strengthen ties with Iran, aiming to establish military coordination and create self-reliant leverage against Western and Israeli interests, notably as negotiations remain stalled.
Israeli Activity: In the Quneitra countryside, an Israeli military patrol was observed conducting house searches in the village of Al-Mushairifa.
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