Abu Mohammed al-Julani

Israel's national security dependent on supporting Kurdish cause, Kurdish leader says

“National security is achieved only through support for the cause. We are talking about a new Middle East with four key countries: Syria, Iraq, Turkey, and Iran. The Kurds are in all of them."

|ByDR. EDY COHEN
Security for the protest is provided by the local Asayish (Kurdish Police) during a demonstration for Kurdish rights on February 10, 2026 in Qamishli, Syria. The protests called for the protection of Kurdish rights and the achievements of the Rojava revolution as the region
Around 50 protesters gathered outside the US embassy to protest against what they described as Washington's inaction in the face of the latest massacre in Syria carried out by the Sharaa regime, on January 21, 2026.

Protesters outside US embassy demand US, Israeli action after Kurdish massacre

Several signs pointed to Israel’s close relationship with the Kurdish community. One read “Israel loves Kurdistan,” while others went further, openly calling for military action against the regime.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
From Islamist rebel chief to statesman, embraced by major world leaders, Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has undergone a stunning transformation in just six months since ousting longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad.

Sharaa or al-Julani? IDF still suspicious of Syrian leader after Sweida massacre - analysis

IDF sources view the two names symbolically, likening them to a "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" duality, suggesting a true internal struggle within Syria's leader and his shifting alliances.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
A Druze boy holds a flag as he looks at the ceasefire line between Golan Heights and Syria, on the day of first visit by Druze delegation from Syria just after 1973 war in Israel, March 14, 2025.

'To live without fear': Israeli Druze leader shares vision for Syrian community

Druze leader warns of massacres under Syria’s new regime, urges Israel to take the threat seriously amid growing violence in Sweida .

|ByWALLA!

Syria’s new leadership faces a defining test - opinion

They must implement their international obligations in line with the extensive goodwill they have received from both regional partners and the global community.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025BySALEM ALKETBI
SYRIA’S INTERIM President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Fernando Arias, the head of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, in Damascus, earlier this month. The world expects Syria to pass trust tests and prove it has a national agenda completely unrelated to its past, says the writer

Syria to hold dialog conference amid criticism over inclusivity

A one-day dialogue in Damascus could signal a new chapter for Syria – but will HTS’s influence stifle real change?

FEBRUARY 24, 2025ByREUTERS
Members of preparatory committee host a session in Damascus, Syria February 20, 2025.

Syria's President Sharaa to discuss defense pact with Turkey's Erdogan, sources say

NATO member Turkey has long backed Syria's armed and political opposition to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled in late December.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025ByREUTERS
Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, in Damascus on December 23, 2024.

At least 15 killed in deadly Syria car bombing, second attack in three days

There were no immediate claims of responsibility for the attack in Manbij, located some 30 km (19 miles) from the Turkish border.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025ByREUTERS
Security forces with Syria's new government deploy in a square in Damascus on February 3, 2025

Syria's Julani visits Riyadh: Is Saudi Arabia the Middle East's top dog? - analysis

Julani was born in Saudi Arabia, later lived in Damascus, and joined al-Qaeda before becoming the head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Syria.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Syria's President Abu Mohammad al-Julani seen with Saudi Arabia's leader Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, February 2, 2025

Qatar’s Emir heads to Damascus as Syria’s transition gains momentum - report

Qatar has been actively seeking a sanctions exemption from Washington that would allow Doha to provide financial support through official channels.

JANUARY 30, 2025ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani attends a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street on December 04, 2024 in London, England.

HTS are aiming to create Taliban-style Sharia government - opinion

No one wishes failure for the new Syria or strives to bring it about. Our region has grown weary of wars and conflict. These newcomers from extreme terrorist groups must now prove themselves.

JANUARY 30, 2025BySALEM ALKETBI
SYRIAN FOREIGN Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani (right) attends a news conference with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Damascus last week. The new Syrian leaders have not fully adopted the Afghan model, though social media debates about their past still continue,

Israel must set conditions for Syria withdrawal, 6-month stay would backfire, expert tells 'Post'

Conditions include a new regime stopping Hezbollah smuggling and do not rely solely on UNDOF.

JANUARY 28, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF tanks are seen along the Golan Heights border with Syria

UN rights chief urges Syria’s new government to pursue national reconciliation

He stressed that Syria must prioritize a process of transitional justice, warning against retaliation.

JANUARY 16, 2025ByTHE MEDIA LINE
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Volker Turk holds a news conference in Caracas, Venezuela January 28, 2023

Can Israel and the new Syria live together? - opinion

Such a system, no matter how moderate it claims to be, could give Turkey’s Islamists new chances to keep ruling after Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s time ends.

JANUARY 16, 2025BySALEM ALKETBI
SYRIA’S DE FACTO leader Mohammad al-Julani: He said that Syria must be a bridge rather than a player in the clash involving Russia, the US, Turkey, and Israel, the writer notes.