The Syrian army blocked the Abu Khashab road to Al-Hasakah over the past hour ending 12:45 AM UTC on January 19, 2026, to prevent crowds from continuing toward the city, with the state confirming its responsibility and contact made with all clans, according to DeirEzzore on X. DeirEzzore stated the action refutes claims by X user omar_alharir, noting no further arrivals past Abu Khashab and describing omar_alharir as a liar. VeSyria reported on X that Verify-Sy fact-checked a circulating video clip allegedly showing a woman from Al-Hasakah Governorate calling for help amid SDF massacres, determining it is old footage despite claims of over 150 Arab victims including children, with local sources clarifying the actual events and victim numbers. YamanAboTurki stated on X that a Suwayda instigator residing in the Netherlands had hoped for and participated in the Al-Hasakah campaign, adding that everyone now understands what happened and what was planned. These developments follow prior social media warnings of old videos and ISIS-affiliated fake news in Al-Hasakah, as well as official denials of exaggerated massacre claims earlier on January 18, 2026.
