Syrian Foreign Minister Fayçal Mekdad made a historic visit to Lebanon today, October 11th, 2025, heralding a new chapter in bilateral relations, according to a report from ALJAADEEDNEWS. This visit coincides with an agreement reached in Beirut concerning the fate of prisoners, as clarified by Damascus. During the reporting window of the past hour, reports also emerged detailing ongoing disinformation campaigns targeting Syrian Christians, promoted by parties described as hostile to Syrian interests. This comes amid discussions about the potential repeal of the Caesar Act, with 28 senior Christian clerics in Syria reportedly sending a letter calling for its full repeal, a move that could influence the Senate and subsequently the House of Representatives and President Trump. Additionally, Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri, through the "Spiritual Leadership of the Druze Unitarians" in Suwayda, issued a statement addressing "Mount Bashan" (referring to the Jabal Al-Arab region) to international bodies, including the UN Secretary-General and the UN Security Council. In the statement, he appealed for an urgent humanitarian intervention concerning a months-long siege threatening civilian lives in the region. Previous reports indicated that Syrian authorities in Damascus province addressed property disputes in the Qadam district overnight, stating their readiness to receive complaints through official legal channels. These remarks followed reports of hundreds of residents protesting in Qadam against individuals described as "Regime remnants." The provincial statement on property disputes was released between 12:38 PM and 1:38 PM UTC on October 11th, 2025. Further context from previous reports indicates ongoing discussions between Syria and the United States regarding the implementation of the Shar’a-Abdi agreement. This agreement includes forming a military committee to integrate the Syrian Democratic Forces into the Syrian Army and addressing decentralization and local administration. Discussions also involve committees on constitutional matters, education, health, and joint administration of the Qamishli–Nusaybin crossing.
