Syrian fighters appoint Mohammed al-Bashir as caretaker prime minister

Syrian fighters have appointed Mohammed al-Bashir as caretaker prime minister, following the recent overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Al-Bashir previously led the Syrian Salvation Government in Idlib and will serve until March 1, 2025. Al-Bashir's appointment follows meetings with members of the former government to facilitate a transition. He aims to restart institutions and provide services to the Syrian people during this interim period. As the new government takes shape, life in Damascus is beginning to normalize, with banks and shops reopening. This development occurs amid ongoing air strikes from Israel targeting Syrian army bases.