Since early 2025, as Ahmed al-Shara and his transitional authority tightened their grip on vital sectors in Syria, hate speech ceased to be mere “media noise” or “factional outbursts” and evolved into a systematic government administration. This administration relies on a strategy of “forced identity segregation,” where “Syrian” is redefined based on ideological loyalty, while historical components (Alawites, Druze, Kurds) are pushed to the margins of “illegitimacy.” Words have transformed …








