DAMASCUS/BEIRUT - The Syrian interim government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Monday reached an agreement on merging all civil and military institutions in the Kurdish-controlled region under state institutions, state news agency SANA reported.

The integration involves those institutions on border crossings, airports, as well as oil and gas fields, SANA reported, adding that the agreement was finalized during a meeting earlier in the day between Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and the SDF's top commander Mazloum Abdi.

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The agreement also includes provisions to guarantee the rights of all Syrians, the official recognition of the Kurdish community as an integral part of Syria, a nationwide ceasefire, and the protection for returning displaced Syrians, SANA reported.

"The executive committees will work to fully implement the agreement by the end of this year," SANA reported, citing a joint statement by the interim government and the SDF.

Thousands flee to Lebanon

A total of 1,476 Syrian families have fled to Lebanon's northern Akkar region over the past 10 days, Lebanon's state media reported on Monday.

In an interview with the National News Agency, Akkar Governor Imad Labaki said around 6,000 individuals, including those from 40 Lebanese families, have moved to the Akkar Plain and parts of the Dreib region. Their displacement follows violence in Syria's coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartous, where security forces conducted an operation against suspected remnants of the former regime.

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Labaki said that most of the displaced are Alawites, a religious minority that former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad belongs to. They entered through unofficial border crossings and sought refuge in Alawite villages, mosques, and homes.

He added that local municipal leaders have raised urgent concerns, prompting him to contact the United Nations, humanitarian organizations, the Red Cross, and the Disaster Management Unit for assistance.

Labaki assured that the security situation remains stable for now, emphasizing that "there is no imminent threat, as municipal officials confirmed that most refugees fled out of fear for their lives". He also announced plans to meet with local officials from Alawite-majority towns on Tuesday afternoon.

Starting Tuesday, the Akkar governorate will cooperate with international organizations to provide aid. "In the meantime, we will begin distributing mattresses, blankets, and food supplies. We will also start distributing water and hygiene kits to the displaced tomorrow," Labaki said.

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Syria's Defense Ministry announced Monday the conclusion of its military operation in the coastal region, stating that security had been restored following recent clashes with remnants of the former regime.

According to the ministry, the military operation was launched in response to coordinated attacks on security forces. The clashes began on Thursday and spilled over into several areas along the coastline, resulting in over 1,000 deaths, including civilians.

Israel strikes former military site in Syria

Israeli warplanes conducted airstrikes on a former military site in southern Syria on Monday, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

The strikes targeted the 89th Artillery Regiment base near Jabab and Izraa in Daraa province. No immediate reports of casualties were available, and the extent of the damage remains unclear, the Britain-based war monitor noted.

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This incident marks the 21st Israeli strike on Syrian territory since the beginning of 2025, according to the Observatory. Of these, 19 were aerial strikes, while two were ground-based attacks. The Israeli operations have targeted and destroyed at least 23 sites, including weapons depots, military headquarters, and vehicles.