Syria rebel leader vows to hold former officials accountable for war crimes after Assad's ouster

Syria's Islamist militant leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, pledged to pursue former officials for torture and war crimes following President Bashar al-Assad's ouster. Assad fled as the opposition took control of Damascus, ending his family's 50-year rule. Sharaa announced plans to hold accountable those involved in human rights abuses and to offer rewards for information on senior military officers. He held talks with the outgoing Prime Minister to ensure a smooth transfer of power. Israel has intensified air strikes in Syria, targeting military sites and weapons depots since Assad's fall. The strikes aim to weaken the former government's military capabilities amid ongoing unrest and the search for missing prisoners.