The Trap Jolani Sets for Israel: The Real Plan of Syria's President

An analysis of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's (al-Jolani) interview with Al Jazeera reveals, according to the article, a strategic plan including contacts for a security agreement with Israel while demanding withdrawal from the Golan, takeover of the Druze mountain in Suwayda, neutralizing minorities, and seeking Western legitimacy while presenting a pragmatic facade.

A comprehensive analysis of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's (al-Jolani) interview with Al Jazeera reveals, according to the article, a worrying picture for Israel. Al-Sharaa admitted for the first time in history to contacts for a security agreement with Israel involving a group of countries, while demanding Israeli withdrawal from the Golan and avoiding recognition of Israeli sovereignty or full normalization. Simultaneously, the article claims al-Sharaa plans to take over the Druze mountain in Suwayda province through violent confrontation, and establish an Islamic state of law while suppressing minorities. He tries to project a pragmatic image to the West to remove sanctions and gain legitimacy, but in reality Syria hosts extreme Islamist militias. The article warns that Israel must act with suspicion toward a leader whose sole goal is survival and consolidation of his Islamic regime.