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The Syrian rebel leader also called on Jerusalem to abide by its terms, claiming that IDF forces at the border are not necessary.
After losing Syrian supply routes, Iran could try shipping arms to Lebanon and gaining influence in Syria via Al Qaeda, according to Israeli analysts.
Officials raise alarm over military buildup near Kurdish areas as ceasefire talks collapse. Local Kurdish leader warns of “catastrophic” consequences.
Portrait of Sophie Ben Dor, the daughter of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen. Augץ 18, 2023. Photo by Yossi Aloni/Flash90.
Israel trying to locate remains of spy Eli Cohen in Syria
Cohen was hanged for espionage by the Syrians in 1965 after he infiltrated the top levels of government.
Military action against the Kurds in northern and eastern Syria threatens a U.S. ally that could prevent future Iranian arms smuggling, observers tell JNS.
The attack “submerged us in a sea of blood and crises.”
The meeting followed reports of some Druze community leaders seeking to come under permanent Israeli control.
The targets reportedly included an air-defense base and a surface-to-surface missile depot.
It might be possible to negotiate permanent recognition of Israel’s control of the Israeli Golan from the Syrian government, TAU’s Joel Parker tells JNS.
Israeli PM emphasized that Jerusalem has “no interest” in a confrontation with the incoming Syrian regime.
Historically loyal to the Assad regime, the ethno-religious minority fears retribution by Islamist forces that ousted the dictator.