AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDamascus Cafe Bombing: Bahrain, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Jordan and the GCC all condemned the explosive attack on a cafe near the Palace of Justice in central Damascus, where Syrian officials say at least 6–9 people were killed and dozens injured; the Interior Ministry says an improvised device was planted and investigations are ongoing, while the Health Minister visited victims and pledged full medical care. Courtroom Fallout: The blast hit an area tied to high-profile post-Assad cases, and Syria’s governor said authorities will identify those behind it and bring them to court. Druze Heartland Trials: Syria has begun public trials in Damascus over last year’s deadly Sweida violence, with courts examining suspects from clashes that killed more than 2,000 people, including hundreds of Druze civilians. Security Pressure in the Capital: Authorities also reported foiling a bus bombing attempt in a Damascus suburb and said ISIS threats are rising as security deteriorates. Food Crisis Warning: A regime agriculture minister said the entire food sector has collapsed and warned of a “year of hunger,” citing wheat shortfalls and reliance on imports. NATO-Turkey Angle: Separate from Syria’s crisis, coverage notes Erdogan’s Trump-backed diplomatic edge ahead of the NATO summit, with possible defense talks.
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