SYRIA UPDATE

After more than eight-year hiatus, Aleppo International Airport receives first flight coming from Damascus

In a statement to journalists on board the plane, Transport Minister Eng. Ali Hammoud said that “Putting Aleppo International Airport into service again, and the return of the internal flight, and later the external flights is a significant victory which has been achieved thanks to the scarifies of the heroic Syrian Army and the steadfastness of the Syrian people who stand by their army to liberate Aleppo and the rest of the Syrian Arab territories.”

https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=185964

Turkish Forces Withdrew From More Positions In Northeast Syria

the withdrawal of these troops from the northeast could be related to the Turkish military buildup in Idlib in northwest Syria.

Earlier today, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed his threats to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). Erdogan said that a Turkish military operation in Idlib is just “a matter of time.”

https://southfront.org/turkish-forces-withdrew-from-more-positions-in-northeast-syria-report/

Wagner Mercenary Group Recruits Syrians to Fight in Libya

The Wagner group has been tempting Syrians to fight for them in Libya, with promises of settlements and large salaries writes Zaman Al Wasl.

Wagner Group contractors are accused of fighting alongside Haftar, who along with the support of the United Arab Emirates and Egypt is laying siege to the internationally-recognised interim government in Tripoli, according to the AP.

https://syrianobserver.com/EN/news/56150/wagner-mercenary-group-recruits-syrians-to-fight-in-libya-report.html

Map Update: Turkish Dreams About Large-Scale Attack On Syrian Army In Greater Idlib

On February 19, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again threatened Syria with a full-scale military operation in Greater Idlib. He claimed that Ankara is not happy with results of the Turkish-Russian talks on the situation in Idlib and that there are only a few days left until the end of February. Earlier, Turkey demanded the Syrian Army to withdraw from recently liberated areas or it will attack its positions in the region.

https://southfront.org/map-update-turkish-wet-dreams-about-large-scale-attack-on-syrian-army-in-greater-idlib/

The people of the Syrian Army

The Syrian Army, under the general command of President Assad, has indeed been the army from the people and for the people as no army ever could achieve victory unless the people are united with it in its battle, and when it is united with the people in their vision and cause, and this is what we have witnessed in Aleppo and other Syrian cities, where you embraced the army it protected you, defended you, and made sacrifices for you.

The people of the Syrian Army live in security and safety because of the sacrifices of their family members in the hero army. These very people have lived years of pain, heartache, and sadness, for the loss of a dear one that gave their life for the lives and happiness of others. To these very people, H.E. President Assad dedicated victory as they themselves who brought up and raised the great Syrian Army and allied forces.

President Al-Assad addressed the brothers, friends, and allies who stood shoulder to shoulder with the Syrian Arab Army against terrorism. These are the very people who have been defending not only their people but all the people of the world against terrorism.

These are the very people of the Army who "had to pay a great price equal to the greatness of its people and the patriotism of its position; years of violent and barbaric shelling that affected most neighborhoods, tens of thousands of martyrs, injured people, orphans, people who lost children, and widows. Years of siege without water or electricity or other life necessities, "

http://syriatimes.sy/index.php/analyses-and-studies/46923-the-people-of-the-syrian-army

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Foreign Minister of Armenia underlines his country’s stance in support of Syria

Mnatsakanyanv voiced Armenia government’s appreciation for Syria stances towards Armenia, and the decision of the Syrian People’s Assembly to condemn the genocide committed against the Armenians by the Ottoman state.

He said that this step reflects good historic relations between the two countries, affirming that Armenian people have deep respect for Syria and its people.

https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=186009

Ambassador Ala: Syria is most committed to protect its citizens

“The Process of liberating the Syrian lands from terrorism in Idleb and Aleppo agree with its international obligations in combating terrorism and its national duties in protecting its citizens and preserving territorial integrity in the face of terrorism and occupation,” Ala added in a message sent to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, in response to a statement on the Situation in Syria.

“It is surprising that the statement of the High Commissioner didn’t mention the terrorist organizations and their crimes, and he describes them, instead, as armed groups… and what is more surprising is that the statement ignores the Turkish illegitimate military presence on Syrian territories in violation of the international law and UN convention,” Ala said.

https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=186042

US occupation enters a convoy loaded with logistic equipment to Hasaka

US occupation forces on Wednesday entered a new convoy loaded with logistic equipment and armored vehicles to its illegitimate base in Kharab al-Geir region in Hasaka coming from northern Iraq.

Local sources said that 11 trucks loaded with logistic equipment and armored vehicles entered the US illegitimate base in Kharab al-Geir in al-Malikiyah area in the far northeast side of Hasaka city coming from north of Iraq via al-Walid illegitimate crossing.

In the same context, Turkish occupation forces evacuated some points in the occupied villages from heavy weapons.

A convoy of 13 trucks carrying tanks and armored vehicles for Turkish occupation got out Kaziet Abu Adnan point west of Ras al-Ayn towards al-Mashrafah village south of Ras al-Ayn.

https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=186018

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DEEP STATE GETS COLD FEET: Emergency Meeting of Federal Judges Over Barr and Trump Indefinitely Postponed After Group Called Out by Trump

The ’emergency meeting’ of federal judges to discuss the intervention by Attorney General William Barr in the sentencing of Roger Stone and President Trump’s criticism of the proposed sentence was indefinitely postponed Wednesday. The teleconference meeting of the leadership of the 1,100 member Federal Judges Association, comprised of sitting federal judges, was originally set for Tuesday, then was put off a day until Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. EST. The group’s president, Judge Cynthia Rufe (a Bush 43 appointee), had initially said the meeting “could not wait” until the FJA annual meeting in April.

In the interim President Trump called out the judges in a tweet Tuesday evening that urged them to look into the FISA fraud perpetrated on the federal courts to spy on and investigate his presidential campaign and administration.

Judge Cynthia Rufe, President of the Federal Judges Association, file image via YouTube, September 23, 2014.

Excerpt from CNN report on the postponement:

A group of federal judges hastily postponed an emergency meeting that was scheduled to take place Wednesday to discuss concerns about President Donald Trump and the Justice Department’s intervention in politically charged cases.

Megan Cruz, the executive director of the Federal Judges Association, said the meeting was set to occur Wednesday afternoon and the group was considering whether to issue a statement afterwards. But later in the day, Cruz said that the conference call between the 14 judges who serve as officers on the Executive Committee had been postponed.

Cruz offered no further details and did not respond to questions asking whether the group had been asked to reschedule the meeting…

Trump’s Tuesday tweet about the meeting, “I hope the Federal Judges Association will discuss the tremendous FISA Court abuse that has taken place with respect to the Mueller Investigation Scam, including the forging of documents and knowingly using the fake and totally discredited Dossier before the Court. Thank you!”

Excerpt from the USA Today article that first reported on the emergency meeting:

(…Velma White, an aide to the judge, said the meeting is set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. USA TODAY had previously reported that the meeting would take place Tuesday….)

A national association of federal judges has called an emergency meeting Tuesday to address growing concerns about the intervention of Justice Department officials and President Donald Trump in politically sensitive cases, the group’s president said Monday.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/02/deep-state-gets-cold-feet-emergency-meeting-of-federal-judges-over-barr-and-trump-indefinitely-postponed-after-group-called-out-by-trump/

Ayatollah Tweets "Wealthy Zionists" Control America Amid Push To Get Him Banned From Twitter

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has marked the latest national event commemorating the death of IRGC Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani by tweeting a deeply provocative statement asserting that “wealthy Zionists” control America.

The United States has reached the “peak of arrogance,” and is controlled by “wealthy Zionists and their corporate owners,” which makes it a “manifestation of oppression, abhorred by the world,” he said further, as reported in The Jerusalem Post.

The statement comes after the Islamic Republic's top cleric and head of the regime previously slammed Trump's Mideast peace plan “Deal of the Century” as “satanic” because it ultimately represents the “Jewishization” of Jerusalem and the suppression of Islamic identity.

“To the dismay of US politicians, the satanic, evil US policy about Palestine — the so-called Deal Of The Century— will never bear fruit, by the grace of God,” Khamenei wrote on his official Twitter account in late January.

Such inflammatory and religiously charged rhetoric will likely only fuel an ongoing initiative of hawkish Republican Senators to get Khamenei and other top Iranian leaders banned from Twitter and other US social media platforms.

Earlier this month the group of Republicans including Ted Cruz (Tx.), Tom Cotton (Ark.) Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.) and Marco Rubio (Fla.) wrote in the letter to Twitter: "While the First Amendment protects the free speech rights of Americans — and Twitter should not be censoring the political speech of Americans — the Ayatollah enjoys zero protection from the United States Bill of Rights."

"And, as the leader of the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism — directly responsible for the murder of hundreds of U.S. citizens — the Ayatollah and any American companies providing him assistance are entirely subject to U.S. sanctions laws," they added.

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/ayatollah-claims-wealthy-zionists-control-america-amid-push-get-him-banned-twitter

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>remember the line in the sand

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