Ahmed al-Sharaa
Ahmed al-Sharaa is the current president of Syria, having also ousted the regime of dictator Bashar al-Assad with his armed rebel Islamist movement Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). He is also known by his nom de guerre, Mohammed al-Julani.
Syria must demonstrate capacity to govern effectively if seeking peace with Israel - editorial
The sectarian violence in Suwayda is precisely the kind of chaos that makes Israel deeply wary of normalization.
Israeli-Syrian security arrangement: A new model of normalization? - opinion
Normalizing ties with Syria must not be a blank check - opinion
Syrian president visits Azerbaijan to strengthen energy, diplomatic ties - analysis
UN report sees no active Syrian state links to Al Qaeda, may strengthen US ties
The report comes as diplomats expect the United States to seek the removal of UN sanctions on HTS and Sharaa, who has said he wants to build an inclusive and democratic Syria.
Syria faces major challenges in efforts to integrate US-backed SDF into military - analysis
The US under Trump aims for a stable, unified Syria, with Barrack tasked to achieve this, including bringing the SDF into Damascus.
Israel at War day 643: What's going on in Israel, Gaza, West Bank?
Netanyahu: Israel to enter talks for permanent ceasefire in Gaza after 60 days • Defense minister: Israel will strike Iran again if provoked • One murdered in West Bank terror attack
US envoy Tom Barrack may return to Syria for new meetings with al-Sharaa - analysis
The report said that Barrack would hold this meeting with Sharaa soon, following recent meetings in Lebanon that focused on Hezbollah.
Netanyahu and Trump's meeting: a potential game changer for the Middle East - opinion
Netanyahu, Trump, and the Administration leadership to discuss the recent Israel-Iran war, ending the war in Gaza, and the return of the 50 remaining hostages.
Netanyahu, Sharaa, plan to meet in Washington in September - report
Such a meeting would be a major step towards a normalization agreement between Israel and Syria.
Where is Hanegbi? Conflicting reports cast doubts over Israel-Syria peace talks
Arab media reports that Israel’s National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, while Israeli officials say he is in the US with Netanyahu.
Israel denies claim that Syria's Sharaa met top Israeli official Tzachi Hanegbi in Abu Dhabi
Syrian outlet Al-Jumhuriya claimed the meeting took place on Monday, Israel responded that Hanegbi is in Washington as part of Netanyahu’s delegation visiting the White House.
UK reestablishes diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus
Syria’s state media noted, “during the meeting, bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance cooperation were discussed, in addition to regional and international development."
Why Israel should not trust Syria’s new leadership, or the peace being promised - opinion
Every time Israel has traded land for peace with enemies still committed to our destruction, we have paid in blood.
From jihadist to president: Is Ahmed al-Sharaa's transformation true or false? - opinion
Ahmed al-Sharaa’s journey from jihadist commander to president presents the world with a highly dramatic transformation. Is it genuine or mere show?
