From Assad to al-Jolani: The New Reality of the Resistance w/ Ghadi Francis

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[@abnadalil3926]

Mnar Adley and Ghadi Francis, two very respectable journalists. Thank you for being the voices you are, in good and bad days.

[@MattDawson-x1m]

So happy to see Ghadi is safe! We need her in this world.

[@Mighty-ue7bt]

For what?

[@Walter-x1j]

Yes, she is lying so truthfully.

[@LayLoow]

Respect for hosting Ghadi

[@ianberdanier9401]

I tend to avoid news channels that ignore their Rumble channel in favor of YT. But I'll always make an exception to hear Ghadi Francis.

[@cyberninjazero5659]

Odysee > Rumble, I wish more people were aware of Odysee as an alternative

[@missochisso]

@@cyberninjazero5659is it subjewgated?

[@cyberninjazero5659]

@missochisso No, a lot of people that aren't even allowed to have accounts on KZbin upload regularly over there (and Rumble, to be fair)

[@noonieh7008]

@@cyberninjazero5659I never heard of it. So much out there!

[@dlovestar]

Love to hear Ghadi's knowledge and her perspective because she always brings up interesting, insightful points. Thanks for bringing her on to speak.

[@deansawich6250]

Thanks, and Merry Christmas to Ghadi and her family. And to the Mint Press Team thank you for all your efforts throughout the year. Wishing you all peace and prosperity in 2025. ❤🙏🎄

[@QudsHussain-quds]

2 very powerful women with more backbone then most so called men . Stay blessed sisters 🙏

[@DaFinkingOrk]

Both of them, for want of a better expression, have massive balls.

[@Baking_Baker]

They removed the $10 million bounty and gave it to Satanyahoo to finish fixing his swimming pool

[@shabnamjaffri5345]

Ghadi my all time favorite ❤️

[@DanaDoe]

Thankyou for having Ghadi, she is one of few truth tellers. God bless Greater Syria, god bless the resistance world wide.

[@thewirah1]

There are no sky gods.

[@mdiaz4669]

What an amazing and opinionated woman. Love watching interviews with Ghadi. She knows so much.

[@billyclifton5710]

Ghadi unites the general with the particular when she says "I won't become a refugee and give my home, my land to some birthright tourist from Manhattan!"

[@Hammy-l6i]

The Assad regime seemed to be very good and tolerant to the Christian community of Syria

[@SalluAhmad380]

But his mistake was isolating the Sunnis who are almost 90 % of the population

[@Faiez-rh1gm]

But not to his opponents

[@inceptionone]

​@@SalluAhmad380no Sunni was 90% but only 10% was against him . The salifi of ldlib

[@DarthVader20201]

The next step is appointing someone else a military leader within their government. Will see what happens next after as it plays out.

[@johnlund2036]

Two amazing women showing their resolve through very difficult times!

[@bliss448]

Love Ghadi 🥰

[@r-Justice1421]

Dear Mint Press host, Thaaaank you for having Gahdi Francis on your stream! I truy looove listening to Ghadi. She is truly a precious gem. She is so Aaawwwssoommme! Dhe is. Beautiful human being inside out! Even though she is a Christian, she has no problem quotes Ayats from the Quran to explain her points. She is genuinely a true representation of Arab christians. Arab christians especially in the levant, are inseparable from their Muslim siblings and all others. Much respect and appreciation for Ghadi! She is highly knowledgeable and astutely truthful! Shecsays the truth as is, no sugar-coating! I wish we had a million Ghadis in the world! I just watched Ghadi recently exchanging ideas with kevork! Kevork is Syrian-Armenian christian who is also wonderful. And please bring Ghadi back again and again!❤

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

Thank you for this discussion, outstanding journalism!

[@ZachTheRantingGuy]

MintPress News; the true face of indepedent journalism. We need more indepedence in the world in the face of the legacy media.

[@fadiel-turk5654]

As much as I admire Ghadi and her perspectives, I’d argue that Syria lacked the capacity to fight effectively to stop the gcide, even with an abundance of weapons, unless they were all hidden underground. Israel would have devastated the country all the same.

[@bendyrland7213]

I would argue that Syria could have done something to take pressure off of Gaza by acting similar to Hez by stirring things up in the occupied Golan with mortar attacks etc. Drawing Israeli forces to the area. The country was likely to be destroyed either way. It has been in process for several years. I agree that alone wouldn't defeat Israel, but understand people's disappointment in Syria's non-participation in the resistance.

[@fadiel-turk5654]

@ thanks I see your point! At least some symbolic gesture expected, not just a lifeline for the non-state actors.

[@Faiez-rh1gm]

​@@fadiel-turk5654and now it's destroyed.May Syrians and all Muslims find peace and Gazans to get their independence too

[@DaFinkingOrk]

I get a strong impression that Bashar, despite being a dictator, didn't/doesn't have any balls. That he never wanted to be a leader and wanted to just get on with his life being a doctor or something. I don't know why he didn't just pass the torch to someone else he trusted though, maybe he enjoyed the fame and power too much? It's weird to see a tyrant who always seems to have little aggression. I don't know, I've just always found him so passive. I'm not Syrian though and obviously I've never met the bloke, it's just how he talks and acts. Contrast to Gaddafi or someone like that, (even a leader who is a quasi-dictator but not a tyrant like Sinwar was or Putin or Orban or Netanyahu himself) - they have a pair at least, that's what you expect from someone who genuinely fights for anything at all, not only enjoying his life and not caring about much else. How can you act weak and pathetic like a Western leader while also being pretty brutal? Weird guy.

[@Mighty-ue7bt]

@@bendyrland7213what about all the freed prisoners and the torture chambers. that’s probably what kept assad busy

[@dimatadore]

Idk about you but seeing two Arab women wishing each other well during the holidays brings me so much joy.

[@Faiez-rh1gm]

Ghadi Francis is the only one to make sense of the Assad Fiasco

[@1May1312]

Always great to hear from Ghadi.

[@p0ot]

I heard him called "Arab Zelensky" and it seems very fitting...

[@Faiez-rh1gm]

Yes the media props him up that way

[@DemiurgusXXI]

Thank you so much Mnar and Ghadis for your dedication and the important information that you regularly share. You are great Women. God bless you, dear Sisters.

[@maral7506]

Excellent analysis by Ghadi Farncis! As always. Thank you!!!!!

[@Namak91]

16:33 not only that but also having to ration fuel because 80% of the fuel is being occupied by the US. And also the Ceasar sanctions. Flying planes and shooting missiles requires fuel and it was already being rationed for Syrian citizens and industries. It's outrageous to expect Syria to use their rationed fuel to go to war with Israel while they're surrounded by enemies on all sides who are just waiting for an opportunity to pounce. I don't understand why this is always left out of the conversations. So much of these analyses are emotional, not logical.

[@CaptainN.]

Exactly. She assumes they can sacrifice their entire fighting force for Palestine during a 15 year dirty war of external fighters and Zio Arab confederates money

[@samisami-tc7sg]

You can not step on the heads of the syrian people in the name of helping the heroic palastinians

[@freedomfighter4446]

Ghada francis and Mnar adley! My two largest role model's

[@timbarry5080]

Lol. Ghadi is such a badass.

[@Faiez-rh1gm]

Yes she is .She is not scared to call the culprits out

[@geem_up]

While agree with most of what these two Sisters said. I must disagree with Ghadi about Syria's role in the Resistance camp as of late. I am of the opinion that Syria was asked by the Resistance to take a back seat towards the fighting in Gaza. You need to know where your strengths and weaknesses are and the Leaders of the Resistance knew that Syria was not in a position to fight and with Yemen, Iraq and HizbAllah joining in the fighting it was not necessary for Syria to join. Their is a bigger picture and Syria was needed for that. They have lost that now, which is not a problem, Like Ghadi said they will regroup and find other means to Resist.

[@ianberdanier9401]

Amazing as always!

[@miladylondonlime]

please do a part 2! thank you both. so illuminating. and blessings to you both.

[@Thair837]

Was a amazing meeting looking forward to part 2

[@CarlosPena-pf5zi]

Merry Christmas Happy New Year and Happy Holidays

[@bendyrland7213]

Thank you for the discussion ladies. I appreciate your perspective on this situation.

[@lady-bug939]

Excellent as usual ❤❤❤

[@muhammadh2864]

First time listening to this channel! Very impressed with the depth of discussion! Great job from two knowledgeable analysts!

[@Faiez-rh1gm]

Ghadi is very knowledgeable and so too Mnar

[@Syd10007]

Excellent discussion. Ghadi is remarkable. The resistance lives! Long live the resistance! We will not bow, we will not bend.

[@mariajose-ud4rh]

Thank you both for the information and the courage.

[@joelferguson8714]

You're impressive, so far anyways. Just recently subscribed.

[@akeel6328]

Alhamdulilah. Happy for Syrian Muslims.

[@Mighty-ue7bt]

Thank Israel for their freedom

[@user-X-SAM]

2 GREAT LADYS Thank you for your wisdom

[@saad4447]

great work

[@richardknight-x1r]

A year of horror

[@jannah...]

Peace and Freedom

[@ahmsafin]

Thanks for wonderful insights

[@laurencebinwag6963]

Ghadi is as usual pretty and smart woman, very articulate and informative.

[@maxboston9068]

Merry Christmas to you Ghadi and all Christian people

[@1BigCREE1Redtail]

Learned a good amount of history from this discussion. Thankyou both ladies!

[@MYTAccount]

*Great discussion, brave knowledgeable ladies!*

[@arifal-yousif]

Hey there, Sharpest Cookie!

[@Faiez-rh1gm]

😂😂😂and her name is Beautiful Ghadi Francis

[@holymemoly3833]

love khamenei ❤️❤️❤️ opened my eyes with his speeches about Syria

[@judithferraris]

Al jolani was visited in Damascus by a usa deligation He was also visited by a UN official. They changed his name to Al-Shaara and removed the bounty from his head. This ladies and gentlemen is how you kiss a frog, and it turns into a prince

[@jannah...]

In sha الله

[@QudsHussain-quds]

THEY GAVE JULANI THE 10 MILLION REWARD ON HIS HEAD FOR HANDING HIMSELF INN 😮 THE IRONY

[@Yousef-m8n6m]

صياحهم طرب عاش الشعب السوري

[@panagenesis2695]

Merry Christmas and God save Palestine.☦⛪🕯

[@KS-zq7zy]

Baath regime was not part of resistance axis but provided good passage to connect iraq to lebonan. Iran was supported Bashar Asad against isis and for return favor of Hafez Asad support of iran during war with Sadam

[@Housambm]

Ghadi proves again for me that she is one of the best Journalists/Analysts in the world.

[@geminye-j1c]

Mostly a decent conversation but what’s missing is an analysis of Syrian political economy and class struggles, and the class character of the HTS as comprador bureaucrat bourgeoisie, and to recognize that this is just a changing of the guard with respect to the class which rules Syria. And the difference consists in the expansion of Turkish influence over Syria.

[@rms15374]

yes pls bring her back as Part 2!

[@Pace18692]

Ghadi ... If we wanna talk about history then persian empire owned Turkey , Syria, iraq and etc but Iranians have never said such things... because its a crazy talk

[@Andtgat]

Ghadi, you are an awesome role model ❤❤❤you are fearless❤❤❤

[@peterandjoycevanbreemen600]

Thank you for this.

[@muminkahveci7524]

Who killed 1 million sryian Assad regime or oppositions?

[@Faiez-rh1gm]

Tell me as I want to know

[@inceptionone]

It was isis that killed millions and the US air strike and the sucide bombers

[@orionxingu1758]

foreign terrorist mercenaries

[@Hammy-l6i]

Remember Russia is not our enemy greetings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@GenevieveMakhoul]

Great analysis by two smart and lovely ladies.

[@lucasbrown743]

Unfortunately bashar is guilty of running away without fighting, guilty of willing to trade Yemeni relations for a better saudi/uae one. Guilty of refusing to listen to his close allies modernizing his military and to share power. Guilty of restricting weapons transfers to the resistant. If the syrian military isn't willing to fight, than you can't expect his former allies to continue to fight for him.

[@Legendray45]

I couldn't watch through all of this so if I'm mistaken I apologise. Having a Lebanese person on to talk about the damage HTS has done to Lebanese forces is inherently one sided. There's no impartiality in the discussion. If you truly care about the Truth then please mention the damage Hezbollah did to civillian lives with their actions to uphold Assads tyrannical regime. The only reason I haven't unsubbed is because you still have been consistent on Palestine. I understand the intentions of the channel but this isn't it. Denying justice to others while trying to fight against injustice, is inherently injustice. This isn't a winning strategy.

[@fadiel-turk5654]

Assad is gone. It’s our chance to rebuild the country with our brand new dictator. We should all be happy 😃😊

[@orionxingu1758]

you cannot be a real supporter of Palestine if you don't agree with what has been discussed here.

[@anji_j]

I think all of the Arabian countries who are part of the resistance have a common enemy. So no matter who the journalist is, or from what country they are from, they all can speak to the devastation of Syria because the actions there are so similar to the actions taken against them in their own country. By the way, Mnar has had a Syrian spokesman on to speak on the subject.

[@inceptionone]

Assad, Hezbollah 😅😅 blah blah 😅😅😅. What they will do if you terroristt brother, the mouth piece of turkey isreal and ،US with qutari money want to do terrorismm in the region. Offcourse they will attack you.

[@inceptionone]

Jolini was the same isis leader that went to Iraq and killed millions of people their . Destroyed their country. So who will the Iraqi blame now , syria or Sunni extrimest or you .😅😅😅

[@usingmylips]

I am confused. wan't Syria / Assad allowing arms towards Palestine?

[@Sponchbapvanapants]

This was a very insightful interview. 🫶

[@MintPressNews]

Thank you!

[@samisami-tc7sg]

You was not chased out of your country like the syrian people...

[@fruitbat2714]

Tops! ❤

[@ericasezonov1294]

Great program, bad audio. Hard to hear, could use a better microphone

[@mithocondriaaa9356]

but what could be an alternative route for arms to hezbollah? also i still dont understand why the palestinians and lebanese didnt coordinate their attacks on 7 oct. they could have dealt much more damage. and iran china and russia always holding back and bitching around. why whyyy

[@markgreen8045]

Did I hear correctly. She wanted to use the Syrian chemical weapons against Israel?

[@orionxingu1758]

and why not

[@markgreen8045]

@orionxingu1758 Are you kidding me? It's barbaric destruction of life.

[@nicholas.j.w]

PAX Judaica is in full swing! 💔🤮🤬

[@samisami-tc7sg]

You are not from syria ...why are you complaining ??

[@arcadyabramov7962]

"Lebanese have not forgotten the Syrians", that's rich.... The Syrians did not forget what HB did to them, either. And they have the US (and may be Israel's) support, so good luck bushing your tails....

[@Faiez-rh1gm]

And what did Genocide Israel do to civilians in Gaza and Lubnaan

[@inceptionone]

It was the syrain extrimest that killed syrian people because they where against their ideology

[@arcadyabramov7962]

@@Faiez-rh1gm , Israel did not do much to Syrians. Comparing with Iran and HB. So, HB should start storing lubricant, instead of weapons.

[@Faiez-rh1gm]

@arcadyabramov7962 you can't even fight them on the ground at all.Had to withdraw 5 times with huge losses.

[@Faiez-rh1gm]

@arcadyabramov7962 no Air superiority and will just be a paper tiger

[@EM.K024]

Jul ani had a lot of det ention ctrs aka tor ture pri sons In Oka b, Har em, Idl ib Cen tral, Sin jar, and Ale ppo & many other unofficial cent ers ( human rights watch) (read full art icle: S yria: Arr ests, Tort ure by Arm ed Group by hum an rig hts watch) See how J ul ani treated Syriāns in occ upied id lib when the came ras are off (read full arti cle: civili ans held under ter rorist ru le in idl ib dema nd their fre edom by mid east dis course)

[@amirfarhadi722]

غدی فرنسیس گوهر درخشان محور مقاومت است.....خدا حفظش کند

[@Faiez-rh1gm]

Her

[@HanifaZazai-ml8fg]

Syrian were oppressed just like Palestinian 🇵🇸 and as a human being we should be equally happy for the Syrian people to be free and hope that Palestine will be free soon…..

[@KimberlyJones-bf5wd]

You had me at Ghadi ❤

[@Cryosimorgh]

one simple thing that everybody forgets about the axis of resistance and Iran particularly.... Syria was not what was keeping the axis alive and it was surely not it's life line either. I'm baffled by people thinking that "Oh Iran can no longer send weapons to Hezbollah" Buddy, have you ever asked yourself how we armed Hamas and PIJ and the Ansarallah when there are "no way of reaching them"?

[@annikamyren3026]

Merry christmas from Sweden ❤🇸🇪 Leaving a 👍and a comment for the algoritmethingy!

[@LouisLinggandtheBombs]

Mrs Francis is an excellent and almost legendary journalist. She makes so many great points about the Syrian military infrastructure being bombed out of existence. Assad's army was so corrupt that they never even used this equipment to help Syrian interests let alone the interests of Syria's allies. So the country hasn't really lost much. (Of course, Israel is still Israel and they also bombed some civilian infrastructure too) After all Syria would have definitely lost years ago if Hezbollah had not fought back ISIS and sacrificed for Syria.

[@BOZ_11]

I love Ghadi, but her appraisal on Turkiye was off-centre. The Russians left Syria once they saw that the Syrian army abandoned Syria; why should anyone (Turk, Russian, Iranian) shed one drop of blood for an Arab cause, if Arabs themselves won't fight? The western reverence is clearly there in Turkey among the traitorous western Anatolian academia and big business, but Arabs are even worse. Jordan, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, are all Western puppets, at least Turkiye has sovereignty and self-determination. As for Ottoman "occupation", there was peace in the Levant under the Turks, so what is she talking about? The Turks were excellent custodians, and the violence only started under the British "Mandate" for Palestine in the 1920s (yesterday, in the grand scheme of things)

[@alisaleh6135]

The ottoman Turks committed many genocides just look into their history they can’t be trusted

[@gghstlr]

❤️🇱🇧 ✊🏾

[@abrahimnassser5827]

What Assad did to the Syrian’s is way worst than any dictator, and idk why people are mad from turkey helping them fighters we didn’t hear anything from anybody when Russia and Iran was helping al-Assad, give the guy a chance he’s been in power for couple days.

[@MustacheVerra]

Off topic i know but i have a bit of a crush on Ghadi.

[@hanift.lively2703]

Assad falls, us puppets rise

[@theswordofkings7549]

Excellent 👍

[@sineadadamus2099]

Hey!👋

[@OH-uo3nq]

Save Gaza

[@amerosdesur3227]

Putin should support the Kurds globally to teach Erdogan a lesson for his betrayal.

[@orionxingu1758]

the kurds have been in bed with the wrong side

[@NaderAli-b4o]

Kurds puppets of APAIC ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA of isreal?

[@talksmoke1190]

This woman supported the gcide of al assad

[@fadiel-turk5654]

Smearer 😂

[@talksmoke1190]

Did she not support the al assad regime in a dirty war, where the regime commited gcide

[@Faiez-rh1gm]

​@@talksmoke1190talk about Zionist Jenno side first

[@orionxingu1758]

@@talksmoke1190 nonsense

[@talksmoke1190]

@@orionxingu1758 much sense

[@John11121]

when will jolani hold elections?

[@orionxingu1758]

what difference will it make??

[@inceptionone]

​@@orionxingu1758it's the right of people. After what it will seem like A free country

[@miguel92707]

Ghadi Francis🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤❤Beautiful and Brave Princess

[@samisami-tc7sg]

Give the syrian people a chance