Bashar Assad

Voices from the Arab press: Syria after Assad: Four urgent challenges

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By THE MEDIA LINE
20/12/2024
Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Force, in Syria, December 7, 2024

Kurds in Syria hope Israel's support extends beyond words

In eastern Syria, many Kurds are fearful that Turkey will take advantage of the chaos in Syria to launch an attack on several areas where Kurds live.

Syria, take note from the Maccabees: Even the greatest victories can unravel

The story of Hanukkah serves as a cautionary tale for Syria, as the story teaches us that winning isn't enough; sustaining it requires unity, justice, and integrity.

By ELI FEDERMAN
19/12/2024

Iran's declining power opens door for US, Israel to support Iranian people seeking change

The Iranian people have repeatedly voiced their dissatisfaction with the regime’s regional policies, particularly its involvement in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and Syria. 

Israel faces a once-in-a-lifetime chance in Syria - it would be a shame to miss it

The actions taken by the IDF in recent days show that Jerusalem is determined to safeguard that border and its people from any spillover of internal fighting in Syria.

By HARLEY LIPPMAN
19/12/2024

Avoiding past mistakes: Seven key concerns about the Islamist approach in Syria

The joy of seeing the fall of the tyranny of the Assad regime also compels us to ask many questions to avoid repeating the catastrophic failures of Islamist movements.

By MOHAMED SAAD KHIRALLA
19/12/2024

Israel's preemptive actions in Syria: Lessons from Churchill's World War II strategy

By disabling significant parts of Syria's military, Israel’s swift action has prevented Syria from becoming a wholesale distributor of weapons of war.

In Syria’s Sednaya prison, waiting for loved ones: Many missing, many dead

Syrian detainees return home, but many remain missing or presumed dead amid grim discoveries in Sednaya Prison.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
18/12/2024

'Post' unveils Syrian army logs documenting final days of Assad regime

Documents detail the moment Syrian soldiers started to flee, their watching of IDF maneuvers, and their feelings on "the beloved leader," Bashar Assad.

‘Jewlani the Jew’: Conspiracies on HTS leader run rampant on social media

Even before his announcement that Syria is not looking for a confrontation with Israel, the leader of HTS, Ahmad al-Sharaa, faced harsh campaigns from Iran sympathizers and anti-Islamist actors.

18/12/2024
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