The Observer view on Syria: we must reach out a hand of friendship to Damascus | Observer editorial

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

53% : At this pivotal moment of maximum risk and abiding distrust, international assistance should be led and coordinated by the UN.
50% : These include pledges by its leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa - better known by his nom de guerre, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani - to honour Syria's multi-faith tradition, respect minority rights, replace the vile security apparatus and allow UN inspections of suspected chemical weapons sites.
50% : The most useful thing Antony Blinken, the US secretary of state, can do at this point, and likewise Britain and the EU, is to extend a wary hand of friendship to the new rulers of Damascus - and tell Israel and Turkey to cease their destabilising, predatory behaviour.

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