Bashar al-Assad

Bashar al-Assad, ophthalmologist turned dictator, is very much not Jewish. His family belongs to the Alawi sect of Islam, a fact that has been both a source of power and controversy in Sunni-majority Syria. While some Alawites have been historically accused of crypto-Christianity, they've never been accused of crypto-Judaism. So, definitely not a Jew. We can be quite clear on this point.

His connection to anything remotely "Jewish" might be tangential at best, through the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict, a staple of Syrian politics long before his ascendancy. Beyond that, his regime has made little effort to foster any sort of Jewish life within Syria (there are barely any Jews left in Syria), preferring instead to focus on... other matters.

Given the context, it's safe to say that while his actions have certainly impacted regional stability, none of them have been particularly kvell-worthy for the Jewish people. Unless, of course, you're kvelling over the sheer audacity of a man who managed to hold onto power despite his country being in utter ruins. But that's less "Jewish pride" and more "fascination with human resilience, however misguided."