Ahmed al-Sharaa & Benjamin Netanyahu

Ahmed al-Sharaa: Ahmed al-Sharaa, the President of Syria, was mentioned by Donald Trump as someone who could 'do the job' of dealing with rebel groups if Israel is unable to do so without civilian casualties.

Benjamin Netanyahu: Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, has been a key figure in the conflict, justifying the war with concerns about Iran's nuclear program and pursuing the destruction of Hezbollah. His actions in Lebanon have complicated the US-Iran peace efforts.

Ahmed al-Sharaa: As Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa has called on Israel to withdraw from the occupied UN buffer zone in southern Syria.

Benjamin Netanyahu: As Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly ruled out withdrawing troops from southern Lebanon and stated Israel's control of Gaza will increase to 70%.

Ahmed al-Sharaa: Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaida militant, swept into Damascus and consolidated power after Bashar al-Assad's downfall, demonstrating a pragmatic streak and fostering improved relations with the United States and Gulf Arab states.