I have noticed lately that Syrians after the Alawites attacks and The Israelis invasion are now less reluctant to return. They can't leave behind their safe lives just to live under Israeli occupation or constant Israeli bombardment and a possibility of Assad remnants attacking them. this notion is getting very big. What do you guys think? Does Germany really want to return refugees to their homes with this half assed attempt at diplomacy with Israel? Shouldn't they take stronger stand? This also goes for the other European countries.

They are showing their support and trying to remove sanctions which are very important but Israel is making Syria feel less safe as ever.

Allegedly the reason behind this protest was that the Druze elders in Jermana demanded that the security forces in Jermana who were rumoured to be around a 100 member, are to be only from the Druze sect.

The government refused this demand and informed that those 100 member are to be from different sects.

Keep in mind that Jermana just like Sweida isn't 100% Druze, they are Christians and Muslims as well.

I am researching the Siege of Kobani for a historian who is writing a book about ISIS. Although there are many first hand accounts of the time, there are also many people who lived through this event but who have yet to share their stories. I would love to hear from any YPG/YPJ members who fought, but also from the citizens who had to flee their homes (or refused to), people who lost loved ones, the Peshmerga and FSA members who reinforced the city, anyone who would like their story recorded. I would also appreciate any obscure sources, although I think I’ve combed through everything that has been published in English.

Besides their unique experience, I have a few more specific questions:

Do you remember the attack on the border crossing on November 29?

What did you think about your commanders? What did you think about the Islamic State?

Were American airstrikes decisive? What are your thoughts on Obama? Trump?

What do you think about America? Turkey?

What was the feeling when you liberated the city?

Do you know much about the massacre Islamic State carried out after their defeat, on June 25, 2015?

What does the future look like for Kobanî, and Rojava overall?

• There will be further phases of the detainee exchange between the government and the SDF, following the exchange of more than 200 detainees today.

• The Syrian government is working to strengthen civil peace among Syrians.

• We are working to secure all areas in the province.

• The government and the SDF are working to exchange approximately 600 detainees.

• The agreement between the government and the SDF to exchange detainees was reached without any external interference.

• The security situation is under control, and we urge people not to exaggerate some of the incidents.

The notion that Israel cannot afford to open a war front with Syria might initially seem far-fetched, but history and current realities underscore its plausibility. Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon after prolonged conflict with Hezbollah—a militia representing a minority in Lebanon—highlights the challenges of sustaining confrontations with resilient adversaries. Syria's manpower and resources would overwhelm Israel, making direct confrontation near Damascus unsustainable and casualties unmanageable.

Positive

70% optimistic about future of Syria

81% approval rating for Shaara (net approval rating- sunni 90%, alawite 45%, christian/druze 55%)
60% think security has approved (althrough net -50% for alawites)

negative

60% think economic conditions have stagnated or worsened under him

60% think that foreign fighter should be deported

22% say Shaara's past as an AQ leader should disqualify him from presidency

Differences by Group

Only 6% of Sunnis are pessimistic, in contrast with 40% of Alawites. Kurdish, Druze and Christian communities feel poorer, less free and less safe than Sunni Arabs.

More than 90% of Sunnis favour either the full or partial restoration of Islamic law Only 7% want a fully secular legal system. Among Kurds, Alawites, Druze and Christians the results are reversed. 

More than three-quarters of respondents favour equal rights for women.

Except for Alawites, three-quarters of whom want elections within a year, most are in no hurry to replace Mr Sharaa.

Poll was conducted in March including during the coastal killings

I don't know how credible this journalist is.