Israel’s Strategic Ambitions in Syria: Fragmentation, the ‘David Corridor,’ and Confrontation with Turkey
Israel’s intentions are becoming increasingly evident through both public and private statements by its leadership, al-Modon writes.
Israel’s intentions are becoming increasingly evident through both public and private statements by its leadership, al-Modon writes.
Apparent consolidation of power masks a history of rivalry and ideological divergence.
Both Egypt and Tunisia failed to hold members of their former regimes accountable, allowing elements of the old deep state to regroup and eventually reclaim power, Sami Hassan writes for al-Araby al-Jadeed.
“The Prophet ruled Medina as a political leader, not as a religious figure,” the researcher explained.
Awda may have expected the Ministry of Defense to acknowledge his early arrival in Damascus and his subsequent trouble-free withdrawal by granting him a prominent leadership position in the ministry, Annahar writes.
The Turkish newspaper Türkiye Gazetesi has revealed an Iranian plan to overthrow President Ahmad al-Sharaa and his government through a military coup, orchestrated during a secret meeting in Najaf, Iraq.
According to Syria TV’s correspondent, the Syrian Army has now established control over Hawik, and tensions escalated as the Ministry of Defense began setting up border security posts in western Homs.
The Syrian administration must act swiftly to restore trust and prevent further deterioration, Khawla Hassan Al-Hadid writes.
Late last month and earlier this month, the Israeli military conducted incursions into Syrian territory, particularly in the Quneitra and Daraa regions.
The IRGC commander accused Russia of contributing to Syria’s collapse and “working for the zionist entity”, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The ousted Syrian president was supposed to meet the Mossad chief in Moscow.
One of the military positions in Syria is located at an altitude of 2400 meters & is designed to house soldiers under snowfall, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
As HTS consolidates its control over all of Syria, it faces significant challenges. Tarek Sawah tells us more.
The leader of Hezbollah, a long-time supporter of the former regime, called for “cooperation” with the new powers in Syria.
Joulani faces immense challenges in consolidating control and managing the country, Rania Moustapha writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Rifaat al-Assad, Bashar al-Assad’s uncle, who is accused of orchestrating the 1982 Hama massacre that claimed over 50,000 lives, reportedly traveled to Beirut, according to Sawt al-Asima.
Ahmed al-Sharaa said the fears of the international community previously stemmed from the Assad regime, which has now fallen, Shaam Network writes.
Figures such as Qais Saeed, Mohammed bin Zayed, Gebran Bassil, and Suleiman Frangieh found themselves abandoned as Assad fled before dawn, leaving them humiliated, Daraj writes.
Amid changes in Syria’s political landscape, a senior Iranian official disclosed Tehran’s efforts to establish direct communication with factions in the new Syrian leadership.
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