Collapse of the Assad Regime

[TangoTwoBravo]

If the Israelis want a security zone deeper into Syria, they will make one, and the Syrians are in no position to argue.

But it would be wise for Israel to to find if not a friend at least a neutral neighbor at this moment.

In what seems to be the language of diplomacy these days, the Israelis do indeed appear to be holding the cards. Having said that, do they want a larger area to control that would, no doubt, turn into an insurgency? To your point, do they need to find a balance between making hay while the sun shines for local advantage and playing a longer game to gain another non-enemy neighbour? Do I need to keep asking rhetorical questions?

While the rest of the world is occupied with other matters, the position of Turkey is likely very important here.

 

[daftandbarmy]

In what seems to be the language of diplomacy these days, the Israelis do indeed appear to be holding the cards. Having said that, do they want a larger area to control that would, no doubt, turn into an insurgency? To your point, do they need to find a balance between making hay while the sun shines for local advantage and playing a longer game to gain another non-enemy neighbour? Do I need to keep asking rhetorical questions?

While the rest of the world is occupied with other matters, the position of Turkey is likely very important here.

The position of Erdogan seems clear... GTFO

Turkey and Israel clash over the future of Syria with Erdogan issuing a new warning​

Israel's military has expanded in the south of Syria, while Turkey also maintains a presence putting both countries on a collision course for future tensions.

Turkey and Israel have increased their war of words over Syria, which could put them on a collision course for future tensions.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a pointed statement on Monday, without mentioning Israel by name, warning against intervention in Syria and saying that Ankara will not allow the country to be divided.

It follows massive incursions by Israel in southwestern Syria, with threats to invade a Damascus suburb that has been subject to clashes in recent days between Syrian security forces and armed Druze men.

"Those seeking to benefit from Syria's instability will not succeed," said Erdogan. "We will not allow them to divide Syria as they imagine."

Israel has been accused of stirring sectarian tensions in Syria to create divisions that might weaken the new Syrian government and present a pretext for intervention.

Erdogan directs new warning after Israel attempts to split Syria

Israel's military has expanded in the south of Syria, while Turkey also maintains a presence putting both countries on a collision course for future tensions.

www.newarab.com

 

[Colin Parkinson]

In what seems to be the language of diplomacy these days, the Israelis do indeed appear to be holding the cards. Having said that, do they want a larger area to control that would, no doubt, turn into an insurgency? To your point, do they need to find a balance between making hay while the sun shines for local advantage and playing a longer game to gain another non-enemy neighbour? Do I need to keep asking rhetorical questions?

While the rest of the world is occupied with other matters, the position of Turkey is likely very important here.

My guess is the Israelis have no intention of giving up the Mountain heights. I suspect they are in negotiations with the nearby Druze villages. I suspect the Druze would not be sad if they are under Israel "Occupation" but for appearance sake must present a public face of opposition just in case the Israelis do pull back and leave them at the mercy of the Syrians. I don't see many Druze acting as insurgents against the IDF.

 

[OldSolduer]

Syria - it must be like living in Mordor right about now

 

[armyvern]

Currently in Syria:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898075053423837640

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898275788891312548

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898390710849532242

 

[OldSolduer]

Currently in Syria:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898075053423837640

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898275788891312548

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898390710849532242

why is our media not reporting this? I know they probably don't want to be near the place but still the information is getting out or so it appears.

 

[YZT580]

why is our media not reporting this? I know they probably don't want to be near the place but still the information is getting out or so it appears.

sadly, it is quite possibly because it isn't Jews killing Arabs. It is Arabs killing Arabs and since the truth would go against the narrative that has been emphasized over the last decade or so, it cannot be publicized. Islam is a religion of peace.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

I will take the numbers with a lot of salt, so far the spread is now 163 -12,000

 

[FJAG]

I will take the numbers with a lot of salt, so far the spread is now 163 -12,000

The Daily Mail - that paragon of the UK press - has reported on it and pegs the numbers at around 1,000.

Horror in Syria as ore than 1,000 killed in two days

The violent clashes, which erupted Thursday, are some of the deadliest since Syria's conflict began 14 years ago, and marked a major escalation in the challenge to the new government.

www.dailymail.co.uk

As is CBC

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/syria-clashes-hundreds-killed-1.7478668

 

[TangoTwoBravo]

News sources that are usually credible and understated are reporting 1000 dead over the last three days, with over 700 being unarmed civilians executed by forces aligned with the government. The government’s security forces are a patchwork quilt of former insurgent groups, and there are reports of “foreign fighters” in the mix.

A huge challenge for the new regime, and one that is not going well.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

The Druze may be looking at that Israeli offer in a different light today.