A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tartus, Syria, attributed to powerful explosions from Israeli bombings targeting Syrian military installations. The Israeli cabinet approved plans to double the population in Israeli settlements in the Golan Heights, facing condemnation from Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard threatened consequences for Israel. Meanwhile, international diplomatic activities are intensifying in Damascus, with EU representatives, including European External Action Service head Josep Borrell, expressing caution about engaging with the new Syrian leadership. A UN envoy is pushing for a credible political transition in Syria amid ongoing discussions about terrorist organization listings.