Nournews: In recent days, the provinces of Latakia, Tartus, and Hama in Syria have witnessed intense clashes, signaling that a new civil war has reached its peak in Syria. Opposition groups, which were previously active sporadically, have now taken up arms against the self-proclaimed government of Syria. The clashes, particularly in Jebleh, Maysaf, and Banias, have intensified, and local reports show large-scale use of semi-heavy weapons in street clashes.

The self-proclaimed government, which is unable to control the crisis, has recruited pro-Jolani security forces to suppress the opposition. However, not only has it failed to restore stability to the region, but it has also doubled public anger.

Alawite massacre: Organized and targeted violence

Simultaneously with the intensification of clashes, documented reports about large-scale attacks by forces under the command of al-Jolani against Alawites in coastal areas have been released. The group has invaded villages such as al-Haafeh, al-Qorradeh, and Beit Yashout, killing civilians and displacing tens of families. Local sources have reported the violent massacre of men and the kidnapping of women and children in these regions. Additionally, religious buildings belonging to Alawites and former state buildings have been largely destroyed. These actions signify an organized sectarian policy aimed at ethnic cleansing in these regions.

Failure of the self-proclaimed government and escape from responsibility amidst the crisis

While Syria is burning in the fire of domestic clashes, state officials of the self-proclaimed government are still occupied with negotiations and diplomatic meetings, instead of crisis management. They are trying to remove their names from the Western list of terrorists by attracting foreign support. However, these efforts have not alleviated the pains of the domestic crisis; rather, they have increased the gap between the people and the government. Many Syrian citizens have little hope for reforms or the return of stability under the current government. In this atmosphere, opposition groups have gained more power than ever.

Media projection: Attempt to change the on-the-ground realities

Amidst this turmoil, media outlets like Al Jazeera are trying to create targeted narratives that link Syria's developments to foreign interventions. The TV network has started releasing biased reports in the last two days, claiming that the Islamic Republic of Iran has a role in triggering public opposition in coastal provinces.

This media line has been clearly designed with the aim of creating regional tensions and diverting public opinion from the self-proclaimed government and its supporters. While the massacre of Alawites and the violent oppression of the opposition are documented and verifiable, trying to attribute these developments to foreign interventions is simply media projection and a cover-up for the crimes committed by people dependent on al-Jolani's government and its pro-groups.