Syria’s Rebel Leader Discusses Power Transition as Assad’s Fate Remains Uncertain
Abou Mohammad al-Joulani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, is coordinating a power transition following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Discussions with former Prime Minister Mohammed al-Jalali highlight this shift, while international reactions are cautious. Russia’s Dmitri Peskov denies Bashar al-Assad’s presence in Moscow amidst speculation. Meanwhile, several European countries pause asylum applications for Syrian refugees, and Israel increases airstrikes against Syrian military sites. The U.S. remains committed to preventing the resurgence of the Islamic State in the region.