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Damascus shows signs of normalization; banks and shops reopened, yet concerns about a return to sectarian violence and extremism persist. The future of Syria’s government remains uncertain, especially with the shadow of extremist influences and the potential reemergence of militant factions. Additionally, Israel’s intensifying military strikes across Syria—targeting weapons caches, missile systems, and naval vessels—continue to complicate the fragile stability, with Israel asserting its intent to eliminate strategic threats posed by Iranian-backed groups and Islamist rebels.