The Israeli threat to post-Assad Syria

Israeli intervention threatens Syria transition: UN testimony

Israel’s ongoing military actions in Syria undermine the Arab country’s political transition, and the opportunity for Syria and Israel to form a new security agreement, UN Assistant Secretary General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Khaled Khiari said before the Security Council on April 10. During the Security Council briefing, Khiari and the head of UN Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, told ambassadors that the recent activities by…

The Israeli threat to post-Assad Syria

Since Bashar Al-Assad’s regime fell on 8 December 2024, Israel has waged a campaign of destabilisation and destruction in Syria. While flagrantly violating international law and disregarding Syria’s sovereignty, Israel has been recklessly bombing the country and illegally seizing more Syrian land by force. Immediately after Assad’s ouster, the Israeli air force and navy started carrying out hundreds of strikes, which took out the remainder of th…

Why Israel should embrace its role as a regional power

Israel stands at a pivotal moment, urged to transition from a state focused on survival to a proactive regional power shaping the Middle East’s future. Its military dominance, demonstrated through decisive actions against Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran’s proxies, showcases an unmatched tactical edge. The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria and Iran’s weakening influence due to economic strife and internal unrest further tilt the regional balance i…