There may be a window of opportunity for better ties with Syria, however it seems the new policy in Jerusalem may close that window.
Five members of the seven-strong preparatory committee are either in HTS or close to the group, and there are no Druze or Alawite members, both of which are significant minorities in Syria.
A one-day dialogue in Damascus could signal a new chapter for Syria – but will HTS’s influence stifle real change?
Activists and human rights groups are demanding the prosecution of Khaled al-Fares, who is accused of aiding Syrian forces in tracking down and killing American journalist Marie Colvin in 2012.
The study, published by IMPACT-se, also showed that antisemitic and anti-Israel discourse is still the main tone present in the new regime’s curriculum.
Although the political landscape has changed drastically, many factors work against a mass return of refugees to Syria.
NATO member Turkey has long backed Syria's armed and political opposition to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled in late December.
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