Mike Thompson

And so since then, there's been a lot of sort of careful analysis. words by the new government and no obvious enforcement of Islamic dress codes. But of course, there are requirements here that sanctions can't be lifted without respect for women's rights and some fear that with some extreme members in the makeup of this new government that perhaps leopards can't change their spots.

And so since then, there's been a lot of sort of careful analysis. words by the new government and no obvious enforcement of Islamic dress codes. But of course, there are requirements here that sanctions can't be lifted without respect for women's rights and some fear that with some extreme members in the makeup of this new government that perhaps leopards can't change their spots.

The good news is they're talking again, but sticking points remain. Hamas has said discussions will focus on a complete end to hostilities and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Yet so far, Israel has rejected any deal that guarantees a permanent end to the conflict before its war aims are achieved.

The good news is they're talking again, but sticking points remain. Hamas has said discussions will focus on a complete end to hostilities and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Yet so far, Israel has rejected any deal that guarantees a permanent end to the conflict before its war aims are achieved.

There are also differences over which hostages would be released by Hamas and the names of prisoners to be freed in exchange by Israel. As pressure for a ceasefire grows, Israel has stepped up its bombardment of the territory with more than 100 people reported killed over the last two days.

There are also differences over which hostages would be released by Hamas and the names of prisoners to be freed in exchange by Israel. As pressure for a ceasefire grows, Israel has stepped up its bombardment of the territory with more than 100 people reported killed over the last two days.

A story of love creates a passion, a danger.

A story of love creates a passion, a danger.

I think basically it's going to be that Ahmed al-Sara is going to do what he says because he's talked about having an inclusive government and protecting the rights of minorities, ethnic and religious groups. But is he going to do that? Particularly, will he do that when he gets what he wants in terms of the government and recognition from the outside world?

I think basically it's going to be that Ahmed al-Sara is going to do what he says because he's talked about having an inclusive government and protecting the rights of minorities, ethnic and religious groups. But is he going to do that? Particularly, will he do that when he gets what he wants in terms of the government and recognition from the outside world?

Well, that's right. Yes. I mean, it's not a bad record in many ways because HTS set up various ministries there and they govern the place reasonably well, I think, in the eyes of many. It was quite an authoritarian regime. Many opponents, critics were imprisoned. There were demonstrations, some earlier this year against HTS.

Well, that's right. Yes. I mean, it's not a bad record in many ways because HTS set up various ministries there and they govern the place reasonably well, I think, in the eyes of many. It was quite an authoritarian regime. Many opponents, critics were imprisoned. There were demonstrations, some earlier this year against HTS.

And running an area like Idlib is very different from running an entire country like Syria, which is much, much, much more complicated and difficult, of course.

And running an area like Idlib is very different from running an entire country like Syria, which is much, much, much more complicated and difficult, of course.

Yes, it is. And he's pushed that quite strongly, that women's rights will be respected. We had on Thursday a demonstration in Damascus because a senior official from HTS had said that women's biological and psychological nature makes them unfit for certain jobs. And that caused a lot of anger and a big demonstration on Thursday. And that wasn't the only issue.

Yes, it is. And he's pushed that quite strongly, that women's rights will be respected. We had on Thursday a demonstration in Damascus because a senior official from HTS had said that women's biological and psychological nature makes them unfit for certain jobs. And that caused a lot of anger and a big demonstration on Thursday. And that wasn't the only issue.

There were other civil rights issues as well.

There were other civil rights issues as well.