Syria names Mohammed al-Bashir as interim prime minister after Assad's overthrow

Syria's new interim prime minister, Mohammed al-Bashir, announced his leadership on Tuesday, following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Al-Bashir, previously a low-profile figure in rebel-held Idlib, will lead until March 1. In Damascus, life is returning to normal with banks and shops reopening. Rebel fighters have been ordered to withdraw from cities, allowing local police to take over. This shift occurs amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian military bases. The situation remains complex, with Israel asserting its military actions are aimed at preventing weapons from reaching hostile groups. Meanwhile, the mood in Damascus is celebratory, as refugees begin to return and local businesses report a renewed sense of hope.