Syria's new leader seeks stability as Israel warns against Iranian influence

Syria's new interim leader, Mohammed al-Bashir, has called for "stability and calm" as he takes charge with support from former rebels. He aims to restore public services and lead until a constitutional system is established by March 1. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the new Syrian leadership against allowing Iran to establish a presence in the country. He stated that any such actions would lead to a strong Israeli response, similar to what happened under the previous regime. In related developments, banks and shops in Syria have begun reopening, signaling a return to normalcy. Meanwhile, Turkey's intelligence agency targeted a convoy of trucks allegedly carrying weapons abandoned by the Syrian government, which were reportedly seized by Kurdish militias.