Since Damascus fell, the name "Abu Mohammad Al-Julani," or Ahmad Al-Sharaa, has taken center stage in Syria's political landscape. The man, once known for leading a hardline jihadist organization, is now positioning himself as an indispensable player in shaping Syria's future.

As the Syrian regime collapsed, Israel shifted its efforts towards redrawing the security geography and penetrating deeper into Syrian territory in an attempt to establish a future reality where some strategic Syrian land would remain under Israeli control and surveillance.

The swift fall of several Syrian cities, with little to no resistance from the Syrian regime or its allies, especially Russia, has drawn significant attention.

With the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, Israel has adopted a similar strategy to that employed in Gaza. The ceasefire here serves as a mechanism to de-escalate combat operations while keeping the frontlines open.

With the intensification of Israeli strikes deep inside Lebanese territory, signs have emerged of a broader operational scope extending to the geographical corridor between Iraq and Syria.

In the final weeks of President Biden’s administration, the region is witnessing a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at securing a framework for a ceasefire in Lebanon.

Upon the announcement of the US election results and Donald Trump’s sweeping victory representing the Republican Party, analysts quickly turned to speculating on what Trump’s new term could look like.

As the conflict in Lebanon continues to escalate, expanding further into Lebanese and Syrian territories, the Israeli military is increasingly focused on severing supply lines to Hizbollah.

Israel’s response to Iran was calculated and in line with US preferences, targeting military sites without sparking significant regional repercussions on security, civilian life, or the economy.