The 'Syrian Bear' band, composed of anonymous Syrian musicians residing in Germany, is named after the nearly extinct Syrian brown bear. Their music, simple in production and instrumentation, directly criticizes the Syrian regime and President Bashar al-Assad, focusing on peaceful activism in the country. Despite their impactful lyrics, the band has not pursued commercial success, and their members' identities remain unknown. A recent sighting of a Syrian brown bear and her cubs in Lebanon after 60 years may symbolically parallel the rare existence of the band and the future of Syrian citizens and their freedom.

The Syrian National Army reported the death of four of its members in clashes with the People's Protection Units around the city of Tel Abyad. The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced the death of soldiers in the ongoing military offensive, while sources close to the Syrian Democratic Forces reported at least 25 of their members killed. The Syrian National Army, supported by the Turkish military, has made advances in various areas. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated that the alliance will continue to support Turkey, which is on the front line of an important struggle for the alliance, but expects restraint in Syria. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu emphasized the importance of the operation for NATO's southeastern border security and called for clear solidarity from allies.

The 2017 Syrian drama season did not meet expectations, leaving confusion and criticism from audiences and journalists. The season was highlighted by two series, 'Orkidea' and 'Al-Hayba', with the latter being particularly successful in the Arab world. Despite the presence of top stars and directors, issues such as weak story endings, slow character development, and the inability to film in Syria due to the ongoing conflict were cited as problems. The season's failure raises concerns about the future of Syrian drama, with industry professionals debating whether it signifies a collapse or just a decline that can be overcome with lessons learned from the season's shortcomings.