The fall of President Bashar al-Assad has raised alarms in France regarding French jihadists in Syria. National anti-terrorism prosecutor Olivier Christen provided insights on the estimated 1,500 French individuals who departed for jihad, including the whereabouts of 390 returnees and 300 missing. Many have joined radical groups like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the factions of Al-Qaeda, raising concerns about their potential threat to France. Emmanuel Macron highlighted worries over the return of these fighters, while officials maintain that security measures are in place to manage risks.