Syria's Ministry of Defense announced this morning it has received a new batch of armored vehicles from Türkiye, following previous deliveries from Türkiye and Jordan aimed at replacing vulnerable vehicles. Meanwhile, Syrian government security forces conducted raids in the Western Damascus neighborhood of A-Somaria, reportedly attempting to expel residents from their homes based on religious grounds, according to opposition reports. The new armored vehicles are intended to enhance the military's operational capabilities and replace vehicles exposed during incursions, as stated by Syrian Fact Check. The timing of this delivery coincides with increased Israeli aircraft activity reported in Syrian governorates by SYRIA TV's correspondent. Reports from Western Damascus describe the raids in A-Somaria as targeting a minority population, with opponents of the Syrian regime alleging the actions are religiously motivated. The specific number of vehicles received or the exact timing of the raids were not immediately available. Separately, a statement attributed to Barak indicated readiness to negotiate with Israel for the benefit of his country, though the context and identity of "Barak" were not specified in the source.
