Geir Pedersen, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, stresses the need for the country’s new leadership to uphold the rights of its diverse communities following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. While expressing hope for stability, he warns of skepticism among Syrians regarding the commitment of the new leadership, particularly Ahmed al-Sharaa of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Pedersen highlights the role of the international community and addresses concerns about Israel’s military actions in the region, emphasizing the need for cooperation to ensure a successful transition.