Israeli Strikes in Southern Syria: Israeli artillery and shelling hit farmland near Jamlah in western Daraa, with a reconnaissance drone reported overhead; earlier raids and shelling around Abdeen drew condemnation. Occupation Timeline: Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz says troops will stay “indefinitely” in security zones across Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, with no withdrawal date. Russia in the Golan: Russia has installed new military points near the Israeli border in the Golan contact area, according to monitoring groups. Arab League Returns to Damascus: An Arab League delegation arrived in Damascus for talks with Ahmad al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, aiming to restart cooperation and discuss refugee return. Humanitarian Pressure: Jan Egeland says Syria is becoming “easier” for aid work but warns returns without housing and reconstruction leave people stuck in ruins. Drug Crackdown: Syria says it foiled a captagon smuggling attempt from Lebanon, seizing 832,000 tablets near Al-Nabek and arresting a suspect. New Parliament Steps In: Syria’s first post-Assad parliament takes shape as al-Sharaa names lawmakers ahead of its first session. Regional Security Talks: CENTCOM led a 12-nation defense dialogue in Bahrain including Syria and Lebanon, focused on Hormuz shipping and defense cooperation. Transit Route Push: Syria’s transport minister says Damascus is seeking practical steps for a Gulf-linked transit route via Iraq, as trade corridors gain urgency after Hormuz disruptions.