Nadene Goldfoot
Having Victory over Assad's Regime Is Only The Start brags Ahmed al-Sharaa aka Jolani of al Qaeda terroristsSyria's new President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, recently presided over large military parades and nationwide celebrations in Damascus and other cities on December 8, 2025, marking the first anniversary of the ouster of former dictator Bashar al-Assad. The events showcased new military equipment, helicopters, and troops, with al-Sharaa appearing in uniform, celebrating the end of Assad's long rule and heralding a new era for Syria, though the nation still faces deep divisions and economic struggles.
"Syria’s new ruling forces just held a massive military parade—and the chants coming out of it should have everyone paying attention. As ISIS flags reappear and calls to “invade Israel” echo through the streets, Israel is watching the northern front closely." How About the USA?
The ISIL (ISIS) group has confirmed the death of its leader, Abu Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi, and named Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Qurashi as his replacement. “The suspected leader of Daesh, codename Abu Hussein al-Qurashi, has been neutralised in an operation carried out… by the MIT [National Intelligence Organisation] in Syria,” Erdogan said at the time, using the Arabic acronym for ISIL.The current head of the Islamic State (ISIS) is Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, who was appointed on August 3, 2023. The global network of IS quickly pledged loyalty to Abu Hafs, ranging from large sections such as the West Africa Province to smaller groups like the Yemen Province. There was also a pledge of loyalty by a group in Sudan, though IS had not previously admitted a presence in this country. At the time of the appointment of Abu Hafs, IS was experiencing a resurgence in Syria, with its forces increasing their attacks on the Syrian government as well as civilians. However, the group was still under extreme pressure in both Syria and Iraq, evidenced by the quick succession of killed leaders. Regardless, Abu Hafs and the remaining IS central command seemed convinced to remain in the region and not to relocate, as they still considered the Middle East their heartland
ISIS is not a territorial force in Syria today but remains a dangerous insurgent group, estimated to have about 2,500 fighters in Syria and Iraq. Taking advantage of the post-conflict instability and a toppled government, ISIS is rebuilding and carrying out frequent, sophisticated attacks, including bombings, assassinations, and ambushes targeting civilians and security forces, says Foreign Affairs. U.S. and partner forces continue to conduct operations to degrade ISIS capabilities, while addressing concerns about the thousands of ISIS detainees in Syrian prisons.
Happy Syrians seeing Assad's Regime fall to al Qaeda leader who never heard the saying that "
the devil you know is better than the devil you don't know," meaning it's preferable to deal with a known, bad situation or person (the "devil you know") rather than risk an unknown alternative that could be much worse. It's about the fear of the unknown and preferring familiar problems over uncertain ones, often summarized as "Something bad but known is better than something unknown." Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new Syrian leader, is also known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the nom de guerre he used as the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the group that led the offensive to overthrow Bashar al-Assad, and he's the de facto ruler of Syria, now named its transitional president, representing an evolution from an Al Qaeda affiliate to a governing figure, which is a reward for terrorism!
Of course Israel does not trust Syria's new president, an al Qaeda terrorist like Trump trusts. United States President Donald Trump has called on Israel to maintain “strong and true” dialogue with Syria, adding it is very important “that nothing takes place that will interfere with Syria’s evolution into a prosperous state”.
The statement on Truth Social on Monday came days after Israel launched its latest incursion and strikes on Syria, killing 13 people in the countryside outside of Damascus in what the fledgling government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa decried as a “war crime”. Oy Vey! The pot calling the kettle black! What a day!
Mourning battle between Lebanon and Syria :result was beheading of Lebanese soldier. Relatives of Lebanese soldier Ali al-Sayyed, who was beheaded by Islamic State militants, mourn in the town of Fnideq, northern Lebanon August 29, 2014. Islamic State militants beheaded the Lebanese soldier who was one of 19 captured by hardline Syrian Islamists when they seized a Lebanese border town for few days. REUTERS/Stringer
ISIS leader, one of past 5
ISIS has not been stagnant!
ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) has continued to conduct and inspire numerous attacks globally, with significant activity reported in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa in the recent months of 2025 and 2024. Major International Attacks Church Bombing in Damascus, Syria (June 22, 2025): ISIS conducted a suicide bombing against a church, killing at least 25 people. This was described as the group's first major attack in Syria after the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime.- Crocus City Hall Attack in Moscow, Russia (March 22, 2024): Operatives from ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K), the group's Afghanistan-based affiliate, carried out a mass shooting and arson attack at a concert hall, killing at least 137 people.
- Kerman Bombings in Iran (January 3, 2024): ISIS-K suicide bombers killed at least 84 people and injured nearly 300 at the burial site of IRGC-QF Commander Qasem Soleimani. This was the deadliest attack in Iran since its 1979 revolution.
- This is a surprise to me that they took on Iran! or even that they saw Iran as an enemy.
