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Interior Ministry says the raid killed Mohammed Shahadeh, describing him as one of ISIL\u2019s senior commanders in Syria.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPublished On 25 Dec 2025<\/span>25 Dec 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\nClick here to share on social media<\/p>\nshare2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1371\">Syrian authorities say security forces have carried out a second operation against ISIL (ISIS) fighters near Damascus, killing a senior figure described as the group\u2019s governor of Hauran.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1722\">In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Interior said the raid killed Mohammed Shahadeh, also known as Abu Omar Shaddad, calling him one of ISIL\u2019s senior commanders in Syria and a direct threat to local security.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 3 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1722\">Officials said the operation followed verified intelligence and extensive surveillance and was carried out by\u00a0specialised units, operating in the Damascus countryside, that conducted a targeted raid in the town of al-Buweida, near Qatana, southwest of the capital.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2224\">The operation also involved the General Intelligence Directorate and took place in coordination with international coalition forces, the ministry said.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"crippling-blow\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2224\">\u2018Crippling blow\u2019<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2411\">The announcement came a day after Syrian internal security forces arrested another senior ISIL figure in a separate operation near Damascus, according to the state-run SANA news agency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2672\">SANA reported that forces arrested Taha al-Zoubi during what it described as a \u201ctightly executed security operation\u201d in the Damascus countryside. The agency said officers seized \u201ca suicide belt and a military weapon\u201d during the arrest.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2978\">Brigadier General Ahmad al-Dalati, head of internal security in the Damascus countryside, told SANA that the raid targeted an ISIL hideout in Maadamiya, southwest of the capital.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3633\">ISIL, which considers the current authorities in Damascus illegitimate, has largely focused its remaining operations on Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3945\">At the height of its power, the armed group controlled vast areas of Iraq and Syria, declaring Raqqa its capital.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3945\">Although ISIL suffered military defeat in Iraq in 2017 and in Syria two years later, its cells continue to carry out attacks in the region and beyond, including in parts of Africa and Afghanistan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interior Ministry says the raid killed Mohammed Shahadeh, describing him as one of ISIL\u2019s senior commanders in Syria. 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Published On 25 Dec 2025<\/span>25 Dec 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\nClick here to share on social media<\/p>\nshare2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1371\">Syrian authorities say security forces have carried out a second operation against ISIL (ISIS) fighters near Damascus, killing a senior figure described as the group\u2019s governor of Hauran.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1722\">In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Interior said the raid killed Mohammed Shahadeh, also known as Abu Omar Shaddad, calling him one of ISIL\u2019s senior commanders in Syria and a direct threat to local security.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 3 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1722\">Officials said the operation followed verified intelligence and extensive surveillance and was carried out by\u00a0specialised units, operating in the Damascus countryside, that conducted a targeted raid in the town of al-Buweida, near Qatana, southwest of the capital.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2224\">The operation also involved the General Intelligence Directorate and took place in coordination with international coalition forces, the ministry said.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"crippling-blow\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2224\">\u2018Crippling blow\u2019<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2411\">The announcement came a day after Syrian internal security forces arrested another senior ISIL figure in a separate operation near Damascus, according to the state-run SANA news agency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2672\">SANA reported that forces arrested Taha al-Zoubi during what it described as a \u201ctightly executed security operation\u201d in the Damascus countryside. The agency said officers seized \u201ca suicide belt and a military weapon\u201d during the arrest.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2978\">Brigadier General Ahmad al-Dalati, head of internal security in the Damascus countryside, told SANA that the raid targeted an ISIL hideout in Maadamiya, southwest of the capital.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3633\">ISIL, which considers the current authorities in Damascus illegitimate, has largely focused its remaining operations on Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3945\">At the height of its power, the armed group controlled vast areas of Iraq and Syria, declaring Raqqa its capital.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3945\">Although ISIL suffered military defeat in Iraq in 2017 and in Syria two years later, its cells continue to carry out attacks in the region and beyond, including in parts of Africa and Afghanistan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interior Ministry says the raid killed Mohammed Shahadeh, describing him as one of ISIL\u2019s senior commanders in Syria. 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share2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1371\">Syrian authorities say security forces have carried out a second operation against ISIL (ISIS) fighters near Damascus, killing a senior figure described as the group\u2019s governor of Hauran.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1722\">In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Interior said the raid killed Mohammed Shahadeh, also known as Abu Omar Shaddad, calling him one of ISIL\u2019s senior commanders in Syria and a direct threat to local security.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 3 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1722\">Officials said the operation followed verified intelligence and extensive surveillance and was carried out by\u00a0specialised units, operating in the Damascus countryside, that conducted a targeted raid in the town of al-Buweida, near Qatana, southwest of the capital.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2224\">The operation also involved the General Intelligence Directorate and took place in coordination with international coalition forces, the ministry said.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"crippling-blow\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2224\">\u2018Crippling blow\u2019<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2411\">The announcement came a day after Syrian internal security forces arrested another senior ISIL figure in a separate operation near Damascus, according to the state-run SANA news agency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2672\">SANA reported that forces arrested Taha al-Zoubi during what it described as a \u201ctightly executed security operation\u201d in the Damascus countryside. The agency said officers seized \u201ca suicide belt and a military weapon\u201d during the arrest.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2978\">Brigadier General Ahmad al-Dalati, head of internal security in the Damascus countryside, told SANA that the raid targeted an ISIL hideout in Maadamiya, southwest of the capital.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3633\">ISIL, which considers the current authorities in Damascus illegitimate, has largely focused its remaining operations on Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3945\">At the height of its power, the armed group controlled vast areas of Iraq and Syria, declaring Raqqa its capital.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3945\">Although ISIL suffered military defeat in Iraq in 2017 and in Syria two years later, its cells continue to carry out attacks in the region and beyond, including in parts of Africa and Afghanistan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interior Ministry says the raid killed Mohammed Shahadeh, describing him as one of ISIL\u2019s senior commanders in Syria. 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