America not keen about constitutional committee, Abrams tanks move, demos await Erdogan in Washington

The Arab press today touched on the situation in northern and eastern Syria, as well as the Lebanese and Iraqi demonstrations, and Erdogan's upcoming visit to Washington.

Okaz: «Abrams» in Syria... The factions violate the truce

The Arab newspapers issued this morning dealt with several issues, most notably the situation in northern and eastern Syria. In this context, Okaz newspaper said, "Syrian factions backed by Ankara violated the truce in the northeast of the country, and targeted areas belonging to the regime's army, killing five with a shell. A mortar fired by Turkish forces at the climate point of the town of Tal Tamr, in the first such loss of the Syrian army on the Turkish border.

Okaz added, "The armed factions supported by Ankara launched an attack on the villages of Umm al-Baramil and Shirkrak, to expand the circle of clashes between the factions on the one hand and the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian regime’s army on the other hand, and the attacks (Syrian opposition) claimed the life of an officer with the rank of major general of the Syrian army yesterday, while injuring other officers in the vicinity of Tal Tamr.

Meanwhile, for the first time in Syria, Abrams tanks began moving on Syrian territory towards Tal Tamr on M4 international road, where violent clashes between factions and SDF forces were taking place.

On the other hand, James Jeffrey discussed with the Syrian opposition the results of the meetings of the Constitutional Committee in Geneva, and did not issue an official statement on the results of the meeting with the opposition, but informed sources in the opposition, pointed out that the United States is not enthusiastic about the course of the constitutional committee, because Washington does not want dialogue leading to the survival of Assad in power, while Russia wants to strengthen the survival of Assad through the supervision of the new constitution, and holding of presidential and parliamentary elections after the completion of its preparation.

Asharq Al-Awsat: A collective abjuration of an "agreement" to resolve the Iraqi protests

On the Iraqi issue, Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper said, "Iraqi religious and political leaders yesterday disowned an" agreement "that was reached during a meeting on Tuesday, stipulating that the government of Adel Abdul-Mahdi be retained and authorized to end the protests, even by force if necessary.

Mohammed Hossam al-Husseini, a leader in the «wisdom» movement led by Ammar al-Hakim, confirmed the meeting was held, but denied in an interview with «Asharq al-Awsat» reported by Agence France-Presse in a first report on the presence of a representative of the reference Najaf, and the leader of the «Quds Force» Iranian Qasim Soleimani, and representatives of the Sadrist movement. He also denied agreeing to end the protests by force. The office of the top Shiite cleric, Ali al-Sistani, in a statement denied the participation of a representative in the meeting. Saleh Mohammed al-Iraqi, who is close to Muqtada al-Sadr, denied that Sadr's representatives were present at the meeting.

For thier part, the presidencies of the Republic, ministers and parliament confirmed, yesterday, their refusal to end the protests by force, during a meeting hosted by President Barham Saleh at the Peace Palace yesterday.

Emirates Today: Lebanese protesters cling to early elections; government outside the existing system

The demonstrators in Lebanon continued their protests yesterday, confirming their adherence to the formation of a national government from outside the existing system, holding early elections and adjusting economic policies. The demonstrations included a march for fishermen in the coastal city of Tripoli.

In detail, the popular movement in Tyre organized a large march that started from Al-Elm Square towards the Banque du Liban, along with the internal security forces and the army that spread around the square, and all the way to the bank, while a clash took place during the demonstration, the army intervened and worked to break it up. On the beat of national and revolutionary songs, they chanted slogans against the ruling authority and the authority of the banks. "

Okaz: Massive protests await Erdogan in Washington

With regard to Erdogan's visit to the United States, Okaz newspaper said, "The Washington Institute for Near East Policy expected that the visit of President of the Turkish regime Erdogan to Washington to be received with huge protests over the Turkish invasion of northern Syria, and fears that the visit will turn into a diplomatic disaster as happened in 2017, stressing that the chances of success of the visit are slim due to the abundancy and tangle of discussion files.

According to the report, Erdogan and Trump talks on Nov. 13 will take place against the backdrop of growing tensions, as well as fears that Erdogan's last visit to Washington in May 2017, when his guards clashed with protesters in Whashington, severely damaged his country's image in the United States. The report suggested that Erdogan would face wider protests this time, and noted that Congress may soon issue sanctions targeting Ankara if Erdogan fails to calm angry lawmakers, because the incursion in the Kurdish areas undermined plans that allowed the United States and Turkey to work together in the region without allowing Russia and the Assad regime to enter in which."

J.O