Syria

The IDF said that these targets still had strategic military capabilities at the time of the attack.

Israel's relationship with Ukraine has been influenced by a need to balance ties with Russia in Syria, the fall of the Assad regime, and the reelection of US President Donald Trump.

Baerbock led a delegation to Syria as part of widening efforts by European powers to reach out to the new government in the wake of the fall of the Assad regime on December 8.

IDF expands Gaza ground invasion • Gaza rocket triggers sirens in Tel Aviv area • IDF kills Hamas intelligence chief in Gaza • IDF operates in West Bank against terrorists

Sources to 'Post': UN officials harmed by clearing landmines, not by Israeli airstrike • IDF strikes Hamas terrorists in Gaza in restrained second round

Just weeks after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Europeans rushed to meet with the new master of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa. They remain in favor of a Palestinian state, and rush to condem Israel.

After Trump’s statements, Arab governments emphasized their rejection of transferring Gaza’s population.

Last week while operating in Syria, the IDF said it would “continue operations to eliminate any threat and strengthen the defense of the State of Israel and its citizens.” 

Alawites seeking asylum headed towards the Russian air base earlier in March. Russia has distanced itself from the responsibility of protecting the civilians who turned to its base for safety.

Already, multiple top Israeli sources have confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that the timing of the operation was coordinated with that of the US.