Al Shara warns armed groups in Syria and Egypt sees a way forward after Gaza war

Syria's leader Ahmad Al Shara said on Tuesday that the country must unite around a state that has a “monopoly” on weapons. The former capital of the ISIS caliphate in Syria is facing an uncertain future, much like the rest of the country. After over a year of political and economic challenges, Egypt has had some recent diplomatic wins that could set it on the right track. Listen to these stories on today's episode of Trending Middle East.   This episode features Nada Maucourant Atallah and Kamal Tabikha.