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אבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני ששמו האמיתי אחמד א-שרע השליט בפועל של סוריה ומנהיג המורדים הג'יהאדיסטים מ הייאת תחריר א-שאם במפגש עם בכיר מקטאר ב דמשק 23 בדצמבר

The curious case of Dr. al-Sharaa and Mr. al-Golani

Opinion: Once jihadist ideologue, Syria’s new president now seeks legitimacy on world stage; but after three assassination attempts and brutal crackdown in Sweida, Ahmad al-Sharaa must prove he’s shed his terrorist past — or risk losing Western and regional support

Smadar Perry | 07.20.25

חצאים אלי כהן, במבצע חשאי של המוסד הובאו לישראל כ-2,500 מסמכים, תמונות וחפצים אישיים של לוחם המוסד, אלי כהן ז"ל

Spy Eli Cohen's widow dismisses claims documents were given by Syrian regime

Nadia Cohen describs shock and emotion she felt upon receiving over 2,500 items; 'My body went into shock'; she still hopes his body will be returned for burial in Israel

Nina Fox, Alexandra Lukash | 05.21.25

הפגישה של נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ עם נשיא סוריה אחמד א-שרע ובן סלימאן

Trump's Gulf tour reshapes Middle East diplomatic map

Analysis: Trip signals dramatic realignment, elevating Sunni powers and sidelining Israel, as Netanyahu’s refusal to support a Gaza ceasefire and opposition to Iran talks strains ties with Washington

Reuters | 05.18.25

Senior security official reveals framework for Syria-Israel peace

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has reportedly approved a tentative agreement to normalize relations with Israel, marking a dramatic shift in regional diplomacy

Rizik Alabi /The Media Line | 05.16.25

רג'פ טראיפ ארדואן , הפגישה של נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ עם נשיא סוריה אחמד א-שרע ובן סלימאן

Trump’s gift to Erdoğan and the new demands on Syria’s president | Behind the historic meeting

Analysis: After the historic Riyadh summit, Turkey's Erdoğan emerges as the biggest winner from al-Sharaa's rise—poised to earn billions, repatriate refugees and expand military influence; Meanwhile, Trump hails the ex-jihadist wearing a suit and softens demands on Damascus—once again sidelining Israel from key decisions

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.14.25

Growing friction between IDF troops and Syrian locals fuels anti-Israel sentiment

Honeymoon's over? Tensions between IDF and Syrian civilians in buffer zone rising after deadly Daraa clashes; locals say troops patrol daily, check phones and fire at shepherds; Israel reportedly seizes Syria’s second-largest water dam

Lior Ben Ari | 04.10.25

What’s driving the escalating violence at the Syria-Lebanon border?

Hezbollah smuggling thrived under Assad, but al-Sharaa regime crackdown sparks heavy border clashes with Lebanon; despite ceasefire announcement, fighting continues as both sides send reinforcements to border region

Lior Ben Ari | 03.19.25

אבו מוחמד אל ג'ולני מנהיג הייאת תחריר א שאם סוריה מורדים נגד משטר אסד נפל דמשק

'You can’t go from al-Qaeda to human rights overnight,' expert warns about Syria’s al-Sharaa

Amine Ayoub, fellow at Middle East Forum, says Syrian leader remains security threat despite rebranding; defends Israel’s decision to renew strikes in Gaza, arguing that Hamas cannot be negotiated with

Ynet | 03.19.25

Rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa appointed Syrian president, armed factions disband

After 54 years of Assad family rule, Syria enters a new era with Ahmad al-Sharaa as transitional president; rebel factions unite to form a national army, pledging to rebuild the country and reshape its foreign policy and economy

Rizik Alabi/The Media Line | 01.29.25

הרב אברהם חמרה ז"ל. נפגש עם חאפז אל-אסד ודיבר אל ליבו

Chief Rabbi of Israel's Syrian Jews asks de facto leader to 'protect' his Jews

Rabbi Binyamin Hamra turns to Ahmad al-Sharaa, asking him to safeguard Syria's very small Jewish community and their historical sites for the future

Itamar Eichner | 01.05.25

Syria's international airport to reopen in bid to show stability

De facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa announces international flights to the country will resume soon as more countries decide to open routes to Syria

Ynet | 01.04.25

This was the year that changed the Middle East

Analysis: The Middle East at the start of 2025 looks completely different than it did a year ago, and there are more changes in store, as the geopolitical moves continue, including normalization with Saudi Arabia

Smadar Perry | 01.02.25

Turkish officials say Israel 'betting on wrong horse in Syria'

Ankara stressed Jerusalem's skepticism of de facto Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa (formerly Abu Mohammed al-Golani) is 'beneficial to the Iranian snake' and that cooperation in the region could better both country's positions

Itamar Eichner | 12.29.24

Syria's de facto leader says holding elections could take up to four years

New Syria leader says in the first interview dealing with elections in Syria that drafting of new constitution could take up to three years

Reuters | 12.29.24

'Death or imprisonment': Syrian media workers fear new regime

While Syrian opposition channels that broadcast outside of the country celebrated Assad's fall, pro-regime channels and workers say they fear changes that could negatively impact them

Lior Ben Ari | 12.25.24