Under Israeli bombardment and diplomatic pressure, Ahmed al-Sharaa pulled troops from Syria's Druze heartland -- a move that exposes the interim leader's weakness just as he sought to assert control.

Israeli bombing and government’s apparent complicity in sectarian clashes have damaged efforts to unify country

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa credited U.S., Arab, and Turkish mediation—led by President Donald Trump—for halting a full-scale war between Syria and Israel following intense Israeli airstrikes on Damascus.

Israeli Minister, Amichai Chikli, stated that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa should be assassinated, likening him to Hamas.

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of undermining Syrian unity and promised to protect the Druze minority amidst escalating conflicts involving government forces, Druze fighters, and Bedouin tribes.

Amal As'ad slams Israeli overtures toward 'terrorist' who 'put on a suit and became a diplomat,' calls for Netanyahu to do more than make 'threats and statements'

An attempt at forced centralization backfires with Druze and Israelis.

The de-escalation of the Syrian conflict is proceeding, as confirmed by White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt. Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has accused Israel of divisive efforts while vowing to protect the Druze minority following U.