Al-Qaeda Terrorist Back in the Saddle in Syria Due To World Demands Part III

 Nadene Goldfoot                                                

Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa (born 29 October 1982), also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Julani, is a Syrian politician and former rebel commander serving as the president of Syria since January 2025. He previously served as the country's de facto leader from December 2024 until his appointment as president.

Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, also known as Ahmad al-Sharaa, is the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a powerful Islamist group in Syria. He was previously the leader of Jabhat al-Nusra, an Al-Qaeda affiliate. After breaking with Al-Qaeda, he has led HTS, which controls Idlib province in northwestern Syria. The United States has designated him a terrorist. 

The question asked by a friend is, "Why did the US and Europe bring this murderous terrorist Jolani to Syria? Druze people don't bother anyone they want to live in their way."

The answer I have is, Assad died, probably with his help, and he took over, probably through UN, "diplomatically".

             The "Red Bands" | Photo: Arab social media

Syrian activists supporting the country's new Islamist administration confirmed Wednesday that elite "Red Bands" have entered combat operations in Sweida, the predominantly Druze city where many from the ethnic minority have been slaughtered in recent days by Islamists aligned with the regime.  These forces constitute specialized battalions within Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the rebel coalition formerly commanded by Ahmed al-Sharaa (also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani) during his December rise to power.

Syria's new Islamist government has deployed elite units to the Druze city of Sweida, marking a significant escalation in efforts to consolidate control over minorities. These specialized forces, operating under Ahmed al-Sharaa's command, represent the military backbone of the new Syrian order.

Views on Israel and Gaza Affecting Druze

See also: Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present)

In an interview with the Syria TV news channel regarding the ongoing Israeli invasion of Syria, al-Sharaa (Julani)  said that after the fall of the Assad regime, Israel no longer has "any excuses" for attacking Syrian territory. He emphasized that diplomacy was the only way to ensure security and cautioned against "ill-considered military adventures".

 Al-Sharaa reportedly told a group of journalists that HTS (Julani) would continue to uphold the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement that ended the Yom Kippur War between Syria and her allies against Israel. In an interview with The New York Times in December 2024, he reaffirmed Syria's commitment to the Agreement. He stated, "Israel intended to enter Syria under the pretext of the Iranian presence, and its pretext has now ended." (It's been proven to be correct)

On 14 December 2024, al-Sharaa clarified that his administration was not interested in engaging in a new conflict with Israel, emphasizing that Syria's priority was rebuilding after years of war. He noted that the country's deteriorating situation did not permit further hostilities and that maintaining state stability was paramount. al-Sharaa stressed that diplomatic solutions were the only viable path to ensuring security and long-term stability in the region.

On 11 February 2025, al-Sharaa stated in an interview with The Rest Is Politics that Trump's proposed United States takeover of the Gaza Strip would not succeed, asserting that no power can drive people from their land. He noted that many countries have tried and failed, especially during the recent war in Gaza. His statement came after a joint press conference in which Trump used strong language, declaring that the U.S. would "take over the Gaza Strip; we'll own it." 

On 4 March 2025, at the  ex(Julani believed this statement of Trump's !) Extraordinary Arab League summit on Gaza, al-Sharaa condemned calls for the forced displacement of Palestinians, calling them a threat to all Arabs.

In an interview with the Jewish Journal on 28 May 2025, al-Sharaa addressed Syria's future relationship with Israel. He said, "I want to be clear: the era of endless tit-for-tat bombings must end. No nation prospers when its skies are filled with fear. The reality is, we have common enemies, and we can play a major role in regional security."

Syrian activists supporting the country's new Islamist administration confirmed Wednesday that elite "Red Bands" have entered combat operations in Sweida, the predominantly Druze city where many from the ethnic minority have been slaughtered in recent days by Islamists aligned with the regime--the regime of Julani.  (a double crossing liar).  

Resource:

https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/07/16/the-red-bands-behind-al-julanis-shock-troops-in-syria/