The spectacular collapse of the Assad regime has introduced both uncertainty and opportunity.
BEHIND THE LINES: Few in Syria, among those close to the former regime, take seriously the moderate and considered image currently being presented by HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Julani.
MIDDLE ISRAEL: Israel’s gains in Syria are, at the end of the day, tactical. Turkey’s, by contrast, are historic.
In recent days, more than 350 Israeli airstrikes have targeted Damascus, Homs, Tartus, Latakia, and Palmyra.
As of 2022, there were reported to be only four Jews left in Syria, the Jewish Virtual Library said.
“Israel does not intervene in the internal Syrian conflict,” Israeli ambassador Danon wrote, emphasizing that the strikes were specifically aimed at ensuring the safety of Israeli citizens.
Syrian voices discuss Assad’s fall, impacts on Iran, minorities, opposition unity, and future alliances.
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