Day by day, the role of the so-called “National Guard” militia, formed by Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, is becoming clearer, as it suppresses and detains those opposing its attempts to isolate the province from the Syrian homeland.

“Israel” appears determined to impose its conditions by force, viewing southern Syria as a strategic arena for protecting its settlements and expanding its regional influence.

Russia has signaled renewed efforts to reassert its influence in Syria following the military and political shifts after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, Moscow’s former ally.

At a pivotal moment in Syria’s political landscape, Damascus’ entry into the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS marks a strategic shift that is reshaping regional and international alliances.

Lebanon faces a delicate balancing act, navigating internal political rivalries amid growing U.S. and Israeli Occupation pressure to secure concessions and avoid the specter of war.