Syrian Tribal Council slams Hijri militia for attacks on Bedouins in Suwayda.

— Demands the government not block tribal reinforcements.

— Calls for justice and punishment of those behind the crimes.

— Vows unity and defends fighters as protectors of the oppressed.

Heavy clashes in al-Majdal, rural Suwayda, between Israel-backed militia and Syrian tribal forces.

NOW: Syrian tribal forces advance to the gates of Suwayda’s provincial center.

MORE: Syrian tribal forces flocking toward Suwayda.

Chaos spreads across Suwayda as Israel-backed Hijri forces withdraw to the outskirts of al-Qanawat.

What’s Happening in Syria?

Israel’s reckless attacks provoked dozens of Syrian tribes, especially Bedouins, to rise up against the Israeli-backed al-Hijri militia, who has been committing major atrocities.

Their goal: liberate Suwayda from occupation and defend Syria’s territorial integrity.

NOW: 41 major Syrian Arab tribes, including Aqidat, Baggara, Shammar, and Tayy, have declared full mobilization against the Israeli-backed al-Hijri militia.

The goal: defend national unity and push back the occupation in Suwayda.

New unofficial Bedouin-style logo goes viral among Syrians following tribal forces push for Suwayda.

Local sources to Al Jazeera:

Tribal forces seize areas in western Suwayda countryside and reach the city entrance.

NEW: The U.S. has urged its citizens to leave Syria following recent developments in the country.

Syrian tribal fighter firing RPG at Druze target while shouting “Ice cream, Ice cream”.

Reports claim Mahmoud al-Hijri, son of Israeli agent Hikmat, was captured by Syrian tribal forces during clashes.

NEW: Tribal forces have taken control of large parts of Suwayda city center from Israeli-backed Druze.

Libya: Armed clashes reported in Najila between militia forces and Dbeibah’s defense units.

NEW: It is reported that Israeli warplanes are flying over southern Syria.

Israel-backed Hikmat al-Hijri called Damascus requesting forces to end the conflict.

Damascus responded by reaffirming its commitment to the de-escalation deal brokered by the U.S. and Arab states, under which Syrian forces had withdrawn from Suwayda.

Reports claim an Israeli helicopter landed in al-Qanawat, Syria before returning toward the occupied Golan.

Israel-backed al-Hijri family lives in this village.

Trump says the letter linking him to Epstein is fake and warns The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch they’ll be sued for publishing it.

He calls the paper a “disgusting and filthy rag,” claims it’s spreading lies to stay relevant, and insists it’s another case of FAKE NEWS.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump sent Epstein a handwritten letter with a drawing of a nude woman as a 50th birthday gift.

Epstein was later convicted of abusing minors.

Trump Orders Bondi to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Trannoscripts

Trump directs AG Pam Bondi to seek the court’s approval to release Epstein-related grand jury testimonies, citing public demand for transparency.

Bondi confirmed she’ll file the request.

Final release depends on a judge’s decision.

This comes after DOJ denied the existence of a client list, fueling calls—especially from Trump’s base—for more disclosure. Republicans want all Epstein files unsealed.

China’s spy agency says foreign intelligence services are smuggling rare earth metals out of the country using fake labels and postal tricks.

Beijing calls it a national security threat and claims it stopped one country from secretly stockpiling.

Citizens are now urged to report anything suspicious.