Syria stands at a crossroads after nearly 14 years of brutal civil war and the dramatic end of Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule. With the capital Damascus under rebel control and Assad fleeing to Moscow, the focus has shifted to shaping a post-Assad future.
As per the sources of Leaders, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has called for unity among factions and urged fighters to return to their bases, emphasizing order as former Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali oversees transitional state functions. Talks are underway to establish an interim government, with Al-Jalali advocating for free elections and promising a peaceful handover of power.
Meanwhile, regional tensions have escalated. Israel has occupied the Golan Heights buffer zone and launched airstrikes across Syria, actions condemned by the Arab League but backed by historical U.S. recognition of Israeli claims. Syria faces an uncertain path ahead, balancing domestic rebuilding efforts and regional pressures, as it begins this pivotal chapter in its history.
