Who is Ahmad Hassoun, the ‘barrel bomb mufti’ close to the inner circle of the Assad regime?


Senior Reporter
Who is Ahmad Hassoun, the ‘barrel bomb mufti’ close to the inner circle of the Assad regime?

With Israeli elections approaching, analysts say Netanyahu needs a new escalation, undermining deconfliction efforts.

Figures connected to the former Syrian regime are still in Lebanon but risk being returned.

Analysts say the attack on Abu al-Duhur was likely an Israeli message warning to not rebuild Syria’s air force.

Future peacekeeping missions may shrink significantly, risking security gaps, as political solutions remain elusive.

Families like the Tasabehjis aim to rebuild Syria, fostering community and hope despite economic and social challenges.

Locals in southern Damascus town await safer times as fears rooted in a decade of war still loom over daily life.

Analysts say US president’s pressure on Damascus to intervene in Lebanon could undermine domestic security.

Jobar was held by rebels for much of Syria’s 13-year war but was destroyed by repeated government assaults.

Damascus residents say state-supplied power has noticeably improved recently but complain about the cost of energy.
