French fighter killed in Idlib clash; his group vows revenge

A French fighter was killed and a civilian wounded in an exchange of fire in Idlib on Wednesday, prompting his group to vow revenge.

• Syrian internal security forces killed a French gunman and wounded a civilian during a pursuit near Harim, after he left a fighters' camp.
• Idlib's Internal Security Command said the armed group exited the "French camp" carrying weapons, contrary to the agreement, and opened fire first.
• The "Foreigners Brigade" said its members were buying food when attacked, identified the dead fighter as "Abu Ayman the French," and vowed revenge.
• The clash follows an October 2025 ceasefire that ended previous clashes and required the camp, led by Omar Diaby, to remove heavy weapons.