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Syria Arrests Islamic Jihad Leaders Amid US Sanctions Push

    Syria Arrests Islamic Jihad Leaders Amid US Sanctions Push
    Above: A member of the Syrian security forces stands guard at the site of an Israeli air strike on a building in Damascus in an area where Palestinian leaders are known to reside, on March 13, 2025. Image copyright: LOUAI BESHARA/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images

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    Pro-establishment narrative

    The arrests of Islamic Jihad members underscore the importance of dismantling armed groups that pose a direct threat to regional stability and Israeli security. By targeting these factions, Syria's new government signals a shift toward curbing militant activity and restoring order.

    Pro-Palestine narrative

    The detention of Islamic Jihad leaders without explanation represents a betrayal by Syria, which has historically served as a haven for Palestinian resistance groups, and signals an unfortunate shift away from supporting the Palestinian cause.

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