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Al-Jolani: The Syrian Rebel Leader Who Defeated Assad Ahmed al-Jolani The political landscape of Syria and the broader Middle East has undergone a seismic shift. A leader once deemed a pariah, Ahmed al-Shara, better known as Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, has emerged as a central figure in this transformation. Jolani, the military leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has not only orchestrated the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime but has also positioned himself as the de facto leader of a transitioning Syria. This article delves into his journey, his strategic maneuvers, and what his leadership could mean for Syria’s future and the global stage. Early Life: Roots in Displacement Ahmed al-Shara was born in 1982 in Saudi Arabia to a Syrian family originally from the Golan Heights. The family’s displacement occurred after the Six-Day War in 1967, when Israel occupied the region. His adopted name, “Jolani,” pays homage to his family’s roots. Ahmed al-Jolani In 1989, Jolani’s family returned t...

Middle East on Edge: Rising Tensions Between Iran, Israel  #iran #israel  Early Saturday, Israel conducted strikes on military sites in Iran in response to what it described as “continuous attacks” from Tehran. Explosions were reported in Tehran, and Iran’s air defense was activated twice, resulting in limited damage in some areas, according to Iranian state media. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted missile production facilities and air defense systems but avoided oil and nuclear sites. IDF spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari later confirmed that Israel had “concluded” its response to Iran's actions. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF)  announced that it has conducted targeted strikes against Iranian military targets, including missile production sites and surface-to-air defense systems, in response to recent Iranian attacks on Israel. The strikes aimed to neutralize direct threats posed by Iranian missiles fired at Israel in recent months. Following the mission, IDF a...