Lebanese Sunni scholar Sheikh Yahya Araji:
"There will be no peace or recognition of Israel. It will remain the enemy of every Muslim until it is destroyed. Al-Sharaa achieved victory by Allah instilling fear in his enemies, and Israel's 'real enemy'…
Assessment
A prominent Lebanese Sunni religious figure has publicly declared that the new Syrian leadership under Al-Sharaa represents a more serious threat to Israel than its predecessors. This statement frames the recent political shift in Syria not as a moderation but as a strategic escalation. The claim that Israel's 'real enemy' has arrived suggests that some regional actors view the change in Damascus as a hardening, not a softening, of opposition. Watch for whether this rhetoric translates into material support or coordination between Lebanese and Syrian factions.