Mohammed al-Bashir has been appointed as Syria’s interim prime minister after the recent ousting of President Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces. Al-Bashir, who previously led a rebel administration in Idlib, emphasized the transition of authority in a state television address. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed support for an inclusive political process in Syria, as banks and shops reopened in the capital. The situation remains tense with ongoing Israeli airstrikes and international focus on the new governance structures in the country.