Based on the Forbes article dated January 7

1. Summary * Military Escalation: On January 7, 2026, Syrian government forces under President Ahmed al-Sharaa launched a major military operation against the Kurdish-majority neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh in Aleppo, declaring them "closed military zones." * Political Collapse: This offensive follows the collapse of the March 2025 integration agreement between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Damascus is pushing for individual integration and central control, while the SDF demands unit autonomy. * Diplomatic Shift: Simultaneously, in Paris, the Sharaa government signed an unprecedented "Joint Fusion Mechanism" with Israel under U.S. mediation. This deal focuses on intelligence sharing and de-escalation, aimed at easing international sanctions and securing the border.

2. Commentary from the Perspective of the "Axis of Resistance" From the viewpoint of the Resistance forces, these developments are analyzed as follows: * Betrayal and Deviation: The signing of an "intelligence agreement" with the Zionist entity by the current Damascus administration is viewed as a stab in the back to the martyrs who defended Syria’s Arab identity. This "submissive approach" suggests the new leadership has pivoted toward the American-Zionist axis, abandoning Syria's historical role as a fortress of resistance. * Internal Liquidation: The attack on Kurdish neighborhoods—despite the political differences with the SDF and their ties to the U.S.—is seen as a "show of force" intended to distract the public from the humiliating concessions being made to the occupation in Paris. * American Hegemony: Direct U.S. sponsorship of these deals confirms that the objective is to isolate Syria from its natural allies in Tehran and Beirut, transforming the country into a tool for the occupation’s security under the guise of "regional stability." * Principled Stand: Any security coordination with Israel is an acknowledgment of the occupation's legitimacy. The Axis of Resistance maintains that restoring Syrian sovereignty does not come through coordination with the enemy, but through upholding legitimate rights and total resistance until every inch of Arab land is liberated.