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.
How the IDF reinforced Israel's northern border amid Syrian Druze tensions
In recent months, the IDF thwarted several attempts to transfer tanks and armoured personnel carriers (APCs) to the Syrian Golan region.
Syrian detente hopes dim as president accuses Israel of sowing ‘chaos and destruction’ with strikes
Russia says Israeli strikes are 'gross violation' of Syria's sovereignty
'We’ve seen this movie with Hamas': Druze Spiritual leader speaks out after violence in Syria
'We are witnessing terrible atrocities,' Israeli Druze says from within Syria - N12
"The minute we see terrorists going into hospitals and murdering children and patients, we cannot stand idle," Fares Alawi told the Israeli news site.
Syria's interim president says protecting Druze a 'priority'
In his first televised statement Sharaa addressed Druze citizens saying "we reject any attempt to drag you into hands of an external party."
Israel's Druze have sacrificed so much, and their families in Syria deserve safety - editorial
The Israeli Druze have given everything for Israel, even when they didn't have to, and now they deserve Israel's helping hand in their time of need.
Rubio: US has engaged with all parties in Syria clashes, agreed on steps to end situation
Rubio said that steps must be taken by "all parties to deliver on commitments they have made and this is what we fully expect them to do."
Hypocrisy? Int'l media ignored Syrian slaughter - until Israel acted - opinion
Criticize Netanyahu all you like; many Israelis do. But don’t pretend that Israel’s decision to shield the Druze of Sweida—or the children of Sderot—makes it the region’s bully.
IDF prepares for days of battles in Sweida, carries out aerial strikes on 160 Syrian targets
After a number of strategic aerial attacks on Syrian soil, Israel won't send ground forces to protect Syrian-Druze.
Netanyahu: 'My Druze brothers, do not cross the border into Syria, let the IDF do its job'
Israeli officials react to the ongoing violence in Syria's Sweida between regime forces and the local Druze community.
Druze clashes in Syria escalate as Israel faces tough border choices - analysis
Israel has vowed to support the Druze; however, this is easier said than done.
Syrian gov't will soon withdraw forces from Druze areas, Israeli official tells 'Post'
Earlier, Reuters reported that Syria's Druze have reached a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian government in Sweida that will take immediate effect.
Lebanon central bank bans institutions from interacting with Hezbollah's Al-Qard Al-Hassan
Hezbollah has been grappling with acute financial strains, US demands for its disarmament, and diminished political clout since a new cabinet took office in February with US support.
Syria's aviation comeback struggles amid regional turmoil - analysis
Airlines are worried about the state of Syria's aviation infrastructure and management of the industry.
