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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is once again under fire after controversial remarks about a "shared enemy" between Syria and Israel sparked a wave of criticism and speculation across the Arab world about the future of relations between the two countries.

When asked about the future of Syrian-Israeli relations, al-Sharaa said "The era of endless tit-for-tat bombings must end. No nation prospers when its skies are filled with fear. The reality is, we have common enemies – and we can play a major role in regional security."

His comments struck a chord with some, while fueling controversy and debate throughout the region. A Palestinian social media activist residing in France, Mais al-Qinawie wrote on X that al-Sharaa's statements can only be understood in the context of "preparing for a war on Lebanon – one in which his [al-Sharaa's] forces would serve as ground partners to the Israeli army."

In a separate post, he wrote, "I've never heard of a head of state – Muslim or not – speak so warmly and conciliatory about a country that occupies his land, violates his sovereignty, and bombs his infrastructure. It's not just bizarre; it's downright repulsive."

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[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yes the guy who worked with Al Baghdadi has no relation to ISIS. Put a new sticker on it and it’s good to go!

"Wow two Jihadis that fought the US occupation in Iraq worked together at one point, clearly this means that ISIS and Al-Nusra are the same!"

It's amazing that people like you claim to be anti-imperialist whilst maintaining a Bush Administration level of understanding of the Middle East. Can't wait 'til you advocate an invasion of Ba'athist Iraq to defeat Al-Qaeda.

ISIS and Al Qaeda are both Saudi Wahabi groups. You clearly have no idea what the deal with Wahabis is and should probably read up on that if you think it implies racism.

That you think him being born in Saudi Arabia has anything to do with ISIS, or that Wahhabis are exclusively Saudi instead of a religious movement which has been spread across MENA since the 18th goddamn century, when it started, with only a brief suppression with the popularity of secular Ba'athist ideology in the Cold War, is immensely racist.

Sorry that you can't see why quoting where someone is born as proof of their ISIS credentials is immensely fucking racist.

[–] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That you think him being born in Saudi Arabia has anything to do with ISIS, or that Wahhabis are exclusively Saudi instead of a religious movement which has been spread across MENA since the 18th goddamn century, when it started, with only a brief suppression with the popularity of secular Ba’athist ideology in the Cold War, is immensely racist.

So funny how all of them come from Saudi then isn't it? Wahabism is the Saudi state idology and exclusively spread by the Saudis. You can stop opening Google and digging yourself in a hole.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world -1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

So funny how all of them come from Saudi then isn’t it?

Jesus fucking Christ. "I'm not racist, I'm just asking questions about why all these ISIS are BORN IN SAUDI ARABIA"

10/10.

Wahabism is the Saudi state idology

Yes.

and exclusively spread by the Saudis.

No. But considering your position dehumanizing all oppressed peoples as helpless puppets that need a Campist Savior(tm) like you to guide them, it's unsurprising that you think as much.

You can stop opening Google and digging yourself in a hole.

Sorry that I'm relatively well-read on the matter. I understand that your games of internet telephone with your fellow 'anti-imperialist' friends who can't tell the difference between Islamist groups and switch sides as often as is needed to oppose 'bad camp' are much more entertaining than actual history.

[–] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yes yes I understand why Jolani needs to work with a genocidal state which openly says it wants to annex Syria and is doing it now. Very smart!

Luckily you can't see a relation between anything at all! No relation between Israel, Saudi and the Brits to be found. no sir!

This is like listening to an Orientalism crash-course .

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Yes yes I understand why Jolani needs to work with a genocidal state which openly says it wants to annex Syria and is doing it now. Very smart!

Weren't you just advocating for Jolani to side with Iran, a state which quite openly supported genocide with military force in Syria out of a desire to keep it as a puppet state, and which is still attempting to overthrow the current Syrian government in order to replace it with their puppet?

Jesus Christ. Either absolutely disingenuous, or zero self-reflection. You're all for genocidal states until it's Bad Camp, I guess.