Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said in statements to the official radio that the new administration in Syria is led by a very extremist jihadist group.

Sa'ar added that this administration will be evaluated based on its actions, noting that the current behavior does not seem encouraging.

In a related context, the US Embassy in Damascus affirmed, in a statement on the occasion of the beginning of the year 2025, the United States’ full support for the Syrian people and its aspiration for a brighter future for the country.

The statement said: “After five decades of tyranny by the Assad regime, Syrians have a rare opportunity to rebuild their country and achieve change.”

The embassy added that the United States is committed to working with the Syrian people to help them seize this historic opportunity.

She pointed out that Syrians today have a unique opportunity to reshape their country and build a new society that enjoys freedom and inclusiveness.

The embassy expressed its support for Syria's efforts to achieve a future of hope and prosperity, and affirmed its continued commitment to stand by the Syrian people at this pivotal stage in their history.