Reuters reported that one of the Syrian soldiers that was returned was Rifaat Assad, Bashar Assad's uncle.
Unlike Gaza and Lebanon, Syria had a full-fledged army with tanks, aircraft, and chemical weapons, and a well-guarded dangerous border.
Two weeks after rebels overthrew the Assad regime, protests and accusations start up over the new government.
The HTS soldiers were allegedly targeting a former Assad soldier who worked at Sednaya prison.
Protesters held crosses and the new national flag of Syria as they called for an end to "injustice and sectarianism against Christians."
Our approach should be humanitarian aid, yes, but no to US reconstruction aid or sanctions relief until Syria is unambiguously not jihadist.
The West must view the Middle East and its leaders through a realistic lens. Julani is not pragmatic in the Western sense but a sophisticated strategist.
Christians in Syria remain unconvinced by HTS's al-Julani's assurances of safety and religious freedom.
Washington cancelled the $10 million reward for HTS chief, Ahmed al-Sharaa, noting his 'pragmatic' leadership.
The maritime demarcation agreement would be in line with international law and would allow two countries to determine authorities for oil and hydrocarbon exploration.
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