about the way syria is right now, or thereabouts;

So why is the Syrian Arab Army walking away from their posts?

Who is funding the Syrian rebels?

From Grok:

The Syrian rebels against the Syrian Arab Army have received funding and support from various countries and entities over the years of the Syrian civil war. Here’s an overview based on available information:

• Turkey has played a significant role, providing funding, military training, and logistical support to the Syrian National Army (SNA), previously known as the Free Syrian Army (FSA), which is now largely organized under the banner of the Syrian National Army. Turkey’s involvement includes direct military support, especially in areas like Aleppo and Idlib.
• Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been major financial backers, with reports indicating that they have funded rebel groups, including paying salaries for fighters. Saudi Arabia, in particular, has been involved in arming rebels through arms shipments facilitated via Jordan.
• United States has supported certain rebel groups, though its support has often been more covert or through allies. The U.S. has primarily backed groups in areas where they fight against both the Syrian government and ISIS, often focusing on non-hardline Islamist faction..................more.........