The Foreign Desk

Explainer 447: Why is Israel striking Syria?

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Dec 11, 2024
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INSIGHT

Israel's Role and Response in Syrian Revolution

  • Israel played a role in Syria's revolution by weakening Hezbollah, Assad's protector.
  • However, Israel is now actively striking targets within Syria, seemingly unconcerned with potential gratitude from the new regime.
ANECDOTE

Israel's Military Actions in Syria

  • While Syrians celebrated Assad's overthrow, Israel launched airstrikes and ground incursions into Syrian territory.
  • Israel claimed the ground incursion was temporary, partly to assist a UN post under attack.
INSIGHT

Intensity of Israeli Strikes

  • Israel's recent strikes, while not unprecedented, are unusually intense in their scope.
  • They seem aimed at destroying Syria's military arsenal before it can fall into the wrong hands.
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