Abu Mohammed al-Julani

Israel Syria border

Israel must set conditions for Syria withdrawal, 6-month stay would backfire, expert tells 'Post'

Conditions include a new regime stopping Hezbollah smuggling and do not rely solely on UNDOF.

UN rights chief urges Syria’s new government to pursue national reconciliation

He stressed that Syria must prioritize a process of transitional justice, warning against retaliation.

By THE MEDIA LINE
16/01/2025
 SYRIA’S DE FACTO leader Mohammad al-Julani

Can Israel and the new Syria live together?

Such a system, no matter how moderate it claims to be, could give Turkey’s Islamists new chances to keep ruling after Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s time ends.

 Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati meets Syria's de facto leader al-Julani in Damascus

The Herculean task facing Syria’s new government

All signs point to HTS’s commitment to executing its publicly stated goal of ending suffering and forging a new path to peace and security, which the Syrian people desperately long for.

Post-Assad regime, where does Syria go from here?

Abu Mohammed al-Julani has yet to articulate any policy positions that alarm regional or international stakeholders or Syrian ethnic and sectarian constituencies.

Lebanon to work with Syria to strengthen borders

Both countries agreed to fix smuggling and border issues as well as Syrian deposits in Lebanese banks.

By REUTERS
11/01/2025

Post-Assad Syria: The end of Baathism and the rise of Islamism

Perhaps Abu Mohammed al-Julani will defy the grim precedent, maybe he will break away from Salafi jihadism and break the cycle that has consumed countless others.

Western powers warn Syria over foreign jihadists in army

The US, European, and Arab Gulf states are engaging with the new administration to try to push it towards an inclusive political transition and seek cooperation on counter-terrorism.

By REUTERS
11/01/2025

EU may lift Syria sanctions to support recovery, says French FM

Targeted measures under discussion include easing financial transactions, improving air transport, and reducing sanctions on the energy sector to address Syria’s severe power shortages.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
08/01/2025

US to ease aid restrictions for Syria in show of support for new government, WSJ reports

The move reportedly authorizes the Treasury Department to issue waivers to aid groups and companies providing essentials such as water, electricity, and other humanitarian supplies.

By REUTERS
06/01/2025
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