In the last seven months, several publications in the Middle East, particularly Israel's "Yedioth Ahronoth" newspaper, reported that three assassination attempts against Syria's interim president Ahmad ash-Shar have been thwarted. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
However, these reports have not been fully confirmed by independent official sources. The first attempt was planned to take place in March near the Qasr al-Shaab palace in Damascus.
Turkish security forces acted quickly and neutralized the suspect. The plans for the second assassination were identified before Ahmad ash-Shar's visit to the city of Dar'a, which borders Jordan, and were successfully thwarted in cooperation with Syrian and Turkish security agencies.
The third attempt, according to sources, is considered the most serious and was intended to be carried out covertly in Damascus along ash-Shar's regular route. Special services also identified and prevented this action in time.
According to Israeli and Arab sources, Ahmad ash-Shar ordered to limit information about the assassination attempts to avoid unnecessary panic and chaos among the population. Caution is advised regarding these reports until official confirmation is received.
Additionally, it is said that the "Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham" group played a significant role in the overthrow of Bashar Assad's regime on December 8, 2024. As a result of these events, Ahmad ash-Shar is recognized as the practical leader of the country.
These conclusions have also not been fully confirmed by independent sources. Recently, Israel's Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli referred to Ahmad ash-Shar as a terrorist and called for his elimination, attracting international attention.
The political situation is becoming more complex, intensifying tensions in the security field as well. According to Turkish media, the Damascus leadership has requested assistance from Ankara to enhance defense capabilities, strengthen border security, and combat armed groups.
The Turkish side stated that it would continue to provide training, practical experience exchange, and technical assistance. The Turkish Ministry of Defense indicated that supporting political unity and territorial integrity in the region, as well as ensuring stable peace, is a primary goal.
Amid the information about the assassination attempts, the balance of power in Syria is once again in the spotlight. If the provided information is true, defense systems are actively working in cooperation.
However, until complete official and technical information is provided, all conclusions remain conditional. The main question for observers is what preventive measures the security structures are taking after three attempts.
Information regarding measures such as changing convoy routes, updating signal encryption systems, and expanding the network of local informants is currently limited. The political situation in the region is constantly changing, and threats to high-ranking individuals are emerging in hybrid forms.
Local groups, external influences, information operations, and terrorist networks can become active simultaneously. Therefore, the future development of security cooperation between Syria and Turkey is of great importance.
In conclusion, recent events indicate that there are vulnerabilities in the protection of high-ranking political figures. Although the three assassination attempts have been successfully thwarted, the level of threat remains high.
It is essential to closely monitor signals and information coming through Telegram, open sources, and international diplomatic channels. Stable security is an ongoing and continuous process.
