Diaa al-Sahnawi

al-Sahnawi

A correspondent for The New Arab's Arabic-language sister site, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, in Damascus.

Syria: Israel bombs Tadmur airbase as troops advance in Quneitra

Israeli airstrikes targeted Palmyra Military Airport in Syria while an unprecedented Israeli military incursion occurred in southern Quneitra.

22 March, 2025

Israeli incursions spark tensions in Syria's Daraa and Quneitra

Israeli incursions into Syria's Daraa and Quneitra spark local tensions and heightened security alerts.

09 March, 2025

What is the Suweida Military Council and why did it appear now?

The Suweida Military Council announced its establishment on 24 February, raising questions as to its motives in light of Israel's agenda in southern Syria.

28 February, 2025

Israeli occupation of southern Syria spells disaster for farmers

Israeli forces' ongoing encroachment in southern Syria is devastating farmland, destroying vital crops, and crippling local agriculture and livelihoods

04 February, 2025

Syrians protest Israeli occupation, expansion in Quneitra

Protesters gathered in central Quneitra governorate to protest against Israel's expansion and presence in the area.

27 January, 2025

Syria: New mass graves discovered in Homs and Sweida

Mass graves discovered in Homs and Sweida are believed to hold the bodies of victims of torture and killings by Assad's regime.

29 December, 2024

Israeli forces raid Syrian city in Quneitra amid incursions

Israeli forces have advanced into Syria's Quneitra and Daraa provinces, carrying out violent raid under the pretext of 'searching for weapons'.

22 December, 2024