06.01.2026 16:31
A dispute between President Ahmed Shara and a radical group within HTS in Syria escalated into armed conflict. It is reported that the former HTS mufti was seriously injured, while Shara escaped with scratches thanks to the intervention of his bodyguard.
The debate that erupted between President Ahmed Shara and a radical group within HTS, which considers itself "soft," turned into an armed conflict during the meeting. It was reported that the former HTS mufti was seriously injured, while Shara escaped with minor scratches.
WEAPONS WERE DRAWN DURING THE MEETING In the restructuring process in Syria, the tension between President Ahmed Shara and a group within HTS that found Shara's policies "soft" quickly escalated into an armed fight. It was noted that the conflict broke out while the parties were in a meeting.
FORMER HTS MUFTI SERIOUSLY INJURED It was reported that the former HTS mufti was seriously injured in the conflict at the Presidential Palace. The events also brought about a new discussion regarding the balance of power within Syria.
It was determined that the photo claimed to show Shara receiving treatment in the hospital does not reflect the truth. SHARA WAS SAVED BY HIS BODYGUARD According to reports, during the incident where palace guards opened fire, it was stated that Shara's bodyguard shielded the President by covering him. It was expressed that Shara escaped the conflict with minor scratches.
VIDEO RESPONSE TO "SERIOUSLY INJURED" REPORTS Following the reports that Shara was seriously injured, President Shara denied these claims by providing video evidence.
BOMB CLAIM FROM ISRAELI NEWSPAPER On the other hand, the Israeli newspaper Jerusalem Post claimed that Iran planned to assassinate Syrian President Ahmed Shara and that Israel warned the Damascus administration about this. The report, based on an unnamed Israeli military official, suggested that Iran was collaborating with hostile elements for the assassination of Shara. It was mentioned that following the renewed contacts between Tel Aviv and Damascus, Israel conveyed its warning about Iran's preparations for an assassination attempt on Shara to the Syrian administration.