ISIS claims first attack since the formation of the new Syrian government in Suwayda.

In its first claimed attack since the formation of the new Syrian government, the terrorist organization "ISIS" announced its responsibility for an explosion targeting a vehicle belonging to the Syrian army, resulting in the death of one soldier and the injury of three others from "Division 70" in the province of Sweida in the south of the country. According to the specialized website SITE monitoring terrorist group activities, the organization released a statement confirming that "Caliphate soldiers" planted an explosive device that remotely detonated near a patrol belonging to the new Syrian government forces, describing these forces as "apostates." This attack, according to SITE, is the first of its kind against the forces that took over power following the escape of former President Bashar al-Assad in December last year, indicating a potential shift in the organization's strategy after a period of relative calm in areas under the control of the new government. Despite its defeat in Syria in 2019 after losing its main strongholds, ISIS still maintains active cells, especially in the Syrian desert areas, occasionally launching operations targeting Kurdish forces in the northeast. Syrian authorities announced this week the dismantling of a cell affiliated with the organization near Damascus, preparing for new operations. Additionally, a security operation in Aleppo earlier this month resulted in the killing of a member of the public security and three members of the organization. Politically, this escalation coincided with an official visit by the U.S. envoy to Syria, Thomas Barak, who met with the current Syrian President Ahmed al-Shar'a in Damascus, affirming during his visit that eliminating ISIS remains a priority for Washington, announcing President Donald Trump's intention to soon classify Syria as a "state that does not support terrorism."