Syrian authorities arrested an internal security official, identified as Ahmed Al-Abdullah, known as "Abu Al-Mish," on August 16th while he was traveling from Deir Al-Zour to Aleppo Governorate. Al-Abdullah, a member of the Ministry of Defense, is suspected of involvement in violations on the Syrian coast, according to local sources cited by Furat Post. This arrest follows the apprehension of two other fighters a few days prior, who are implicated in a killing incident at Suwayda hospital. "Abu Al-Mish" was reportedly named by an investigative committee looking into the alleged violations along the coast. Meanwhile, a significant demonstration took place this morning on Mount Druze in southern Syria, with participants protesting the Damascus government under the slogan "Self-Defining." Israeli flags were also present at the demonstration, with reports indicating participants expressed gratitude towards Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and indicated conditions for joining or expressing ties to Israel, according to QalaatAlMudiq. Reports from Druze sources suggest a move toward independence, with one statement indicating that "the endosperm that 'spent on the Damascus government.' Independence appears in their favor..."
