Abu Mohammed al-Julani

Syria’s minorities question German, British silence on sectarian violence during Sharaa’s visit

Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani, was welcomed in Berlin on Monday, where he met with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa is welcomed by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of their meeting at 10 Downing Street in central London, Britain, March 31, 2026.
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

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
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

'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 .

JULY 16, 2025ByWALLA!
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.

Syria's Sharaa will attend Arab Summit, marking a potential path towards stability

Syria's invitation to the Arab Summit comes after Sharaa met Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani.

APRIL 28, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025.

Syria is willing to join the Abraham Accords, Sharaa tells US rep

Mills says that he will deliver a note for Donald Trump from the Syrian president.

APRIL 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa seen with the background of Syrian and Israeli flags (illustrative)

The precarious foundations of emerging governmental structures in Lebanon and Syria - opinion

The current state of fractured sovereignty offers a glimpse of what could be formalized as a solution: dismantling Lebanon and Syria into smaller sovereign countries.

APRIL 21, 2025ByAVI CARMELI
Illustrative image of Lebanese and Syrian flags amid a cityscape.

Syria's Sharaa meets UAE counterpart in second visit to a Gulf country as leader

Syria’s new Islamist-led government looks to reassure Gulf leaders during President Sharaa’s visit to Abu Dhabi.

APRIL 13, 2025ByREUTERS
UAE's Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan greets Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as UAE's Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan looks on, at Al Shati Palace, in Abu Dhabi.

Syria claims Hezbollah kidnapped, executed three Syrian soldiers, responds with shelling - report

The Syrian army has clashed with Hezbollah several times since the overthrow of the Assad regime.

MARCH 17, 2025ByYUVAL BARNEA
People visit the burial site of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, on the outskirts of Beirut

Druze leader in Syria: 'We oppose agreement with al-Sharaa regime due to extremism' - report

He added that his community "will move in the direction that is suitable for the sect."

MARCH 13, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
– Druze Sheikh Al-Akl, Dr. Sami Abi Al-Muna

WATCH: Katz confirms IDF attacks in Damascus to stop future Islamic Jihad terror ops

Katz said, "There will be no impunity for Islamic terror against Israel in Damascus, nor in any other area."

MARCH 13, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Aftermath of an Israeli strike in Damascus, Syria, March 13, 2025.

Damascus may have hammered out deal with Druze in Suweida - analysis

The two groups that Israel sought to support in Syria, Kurds and Druze, are now moving closer to integration with the new government in Damascus.

MARCH 11, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Druze gather to contact their relatives on the Syrian side of the border from the Israeli Golan Heights.

Historic deal between Damascus and Kurdish-led SDF could transform Syria - analysis

The image of the two men meeting, having discarded their military uniforms and put on suits, illustrates how leaders can seize the moment and opt for peace over war. 

MARCH 11, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
The leader of the Syrian Democratic Forces signed a deal on March 11 with Syria’s new president Ahmed al-Sharaa