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Al-Qaeda Now In Charge Of Syria! w/ Richard Medhurst

2024/12/11
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Key Insights

Who is now in charge of Syria after Assad's departure?

Muhammad Al-Jawlani, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group designated as a terrorist organization by the United States.

What is the U.S. reward for capturing Muhammad Al-Jawlani?

The U.S. State Department has a $10 million bounty on Al-Jawlani's head.

Why is Muhammad Al-Jawlani considered a threat to Syria's stability?

Al-Jawlani is a senior leader of Al-Qaeda and has a history of sectarian violence, which is incompatible with Syria's diverse social fabric.

What role did the U.S. play in the rise of Al-Qaeda in Syria?

The U.S. funded and supported various rebel groups, including Al-Qaeda affiliates, as part of a broader strategy to overthrow Assad's government.

What is the U.S. military's presence in Syria?

The U.S. illegally occupies one-third of Syrian territory, including its economic powerhouse, which is rich in oil, gas, and farmland.

Why did the U.S. and its allies want to overthrow Assad?

Assad's refusal to normalize ties with Israel, abandon the Palestinian cause, and allow a gas pipeline from Qatar to Turkey were key reasons for the U.S. and its allies to target him.

What is the long-term U.S. plan for the Middle East?

The U.S. has a plan to destabilize and overthrow governments in seven Middle Eastern and North African countries, including Syria, Iraq, and Iran.

How has the U.S. military presence in Syria impacted the country?

The U.S. military has destroyed much of Syria's military infrastructure, including its air force, navy, and missile silos, leaving the country defenseless.

What is the relationship between Israel and the rebel groups in Syria?

Israel has not opposed the rebel groups, including Al-Qaeda and ISIS, and has even bombed Syrian military targets to weaken the country's defenses.

Why is the U.S. now targeting ISIS in Syria after supporting rebel groups?

The U.S. is conducting airstrikes against ISIS to prevent them from regaining strength, but critics argue this is a cover for continuing to destabilize Syria.

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Shownotes Transcript

Now that Syria’s longtime president Bashar al-Assad has fled the country, the leader of one of the rebel groups that helped drive Assad from power has filled the vacuum, becoming the nation’s new de facto president. His name is Muhammad Al-Jawlani, and he heads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a group the United States has branded a terrorist organization. There is even a $10 million reward currently being offered for bringing al-Jawlani to justice.

Jimmy and his guest, journalist Richard Medhurst, discuss what is essentially a terrorist takeover of Syria, and one financed largely by the United States.

Plus segments on longstanding U.S. plans to “take out” Syria, along with six other Middle Eastern and North African nations and the declaration from American officials that we have no plans to give up the third of Syrian territory we currently occupy.

Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Joe Biden!