Syria Direct: News Update 7-25-2013

*  Syrian Coalition: Opposition welcomes US congressional approval for arming FSA and commits to ensuring weapons delivered to vetted groups only.

* Douma LCC: Government aims more missiles at Eastern al-Ghouta in outer Damascus.

* Shahed News: Homs: Heavy clashes around the Khalid bin al-Walid mosque as regime forces attempt to control the central Khalidiya neighborhood.

* Halab Today: International Red Cross confirms Syrian authorities prevented aid from reaching blockaded areas in Homs.

* New Aleppo LCC: Water service largely restored after nearly a week of service interruptions

* Al-Manar: Syrian Army advances on several towns in outer Daraa

* SANA:  Syrian army finds hidden rebel storehouse with thermal missiles in Outer Daraa.

* Mazzeh LCC: FSA downs helicopter near Qamishli Airbase in al-Hasakah.