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Rami Makhlouf, the billionaire cousin of ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, and a former Syrian spy chief are reportedly plotting to destabilize Syria. This involves using armed violence, signaling a significant internal threat to the Assad regime. The alliance between Makhlouf, who lost favor with Assad, and the ex-intelligence figure suggests a coordinated effort leveraging resources and connections to undermine the current government from within, potentially reigniting conflict in the already volatile region.
