Syrian Jewish Heritage: A historic ceremonial chair stolen from Damascus’ Old City Jewish Quarter—“Kisse shel Eliyahu,” linked to Elijah and used in circumcision rites—has reportedly been recovered, with Joseph Jajati crediting local residents for helping track it down. Lebanon-Israel Deal Watch: Lebanon’s parliament leadership says the Washington framework won’t be carried out “in its current form,” warning it could deepen division and enable occupation—while implementation hinges on Hezbollah disarmament and Lebanese state control in the south. Film & Culture Funding: Doha Film Institute announced its 2026 Spring Grants, including projects from Syria and other MENA voices, backing new and early-career filmmakers through development and post-production support. Entrepreneurship & War-Affected Industry: UNIDO’s Bahrain office proposes an international BD40 million fund to sustain startups and MSMEs in conflict-impacted countries, with Syria among current focus areas. US TPS Shock Hits Syrians: U.S. Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin urged people on Temporary Protected Status to seek permanent residence or leave after the Supreme Court cleared TPS terminations for Haitians and Syrians—sparking major community anxiety and debate. Cultural Memory & Identity: A reflection revisits how France’s 1920s fragmentation of Syrian political space still echoes in today’s disputes over borders, sovereignty, and regional identity.