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Before delving into the resurgence of ISIS, it is worth noting an unsettling incident involving media representation. Recently, CNN aired a segment featuring a reporter who seemingly exited a prison while freeing a man claimed to have been held captive by Assad’s forces. However, this event is now under scrutiny, with accusations that it was staged—drawing skepticism from various Syrian sources who pointed out the man’s true identity as a former intelligence officer for Assad. This incident raises broader questions about media integrity and the portrayal of narratives in an ongoing conflict.