Syrian President survives 3 assassination attempts in 7 months

The Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper has reported that Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa has survived three assassination attempts over the past seven months. The first attempt reportedly occurred in March, when a Turkish security unit detected suspicious activity as Sharaa was leaving the People’s Palace (Presidential Palace). Three security guards intervened and managed to detain the attacker, who was taken into custody and questioned. According to the newspaper, President Sharaa ordered that the incident remain confidential, aiming to present himself as a strong, unrivalled leader. The second attempt, which the newspaper described as more complex, took place during Sharaa’s visit to Syria’s Daraa province, near the Jordanian border. Skilled Syrian and Turkish security guards, who play a key role in his protection, spotted two suspicious […]