Syria’s new leader Julani marks a new wave of Middle East leaders

Syria’s new leader Julani marks a new wave of Middle East leaders

Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new leader of Syria who also goes by the name Abu Mohammad al-Julani, represents a possible new era of leadership in the region. He was born in 1982, making him one of the youngest leaders around. There are other young leaders in the region, such as Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed … Read more

Schools reopen in Syria, week after Assad toppling

Schools reopen in Syria, week after Assad toppling

Students returned to classrooms in Syria on Sunday after the country’s new rulers ordered schools reopened in a potent sign of some normalcy a week after rebels swept into the capital in the dramatic overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. The country’s new de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, faces a massive challenge to rebuild Syria … Read more

As Israel buffers risk from rebels in Syria, gov’t complains to UN

As Israel buffers risk from rebels in Syria, gov’t complains to UN

Syria’s interim government filed a complaint with the UN Security Council regarding Israeli airstrikes in the country and the IDF’s expansion of the buffer zone, according to letters obtained by the Associated Press. Israel decided to extend the buffer zone in Syria after Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led rebel groups overthrew Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad … Read more