Call Me Back - with Dan Senor THE END OF ASSAD IN SYRIA - with Nadav Eyal
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Dec 8, 2024 
Nadav Eyal, a leading Israeli journalist and columnist for Yediiot, delves into the recent fall of the Assad regime in Syria and its massive implications for the Middle East. He discusses the diminishing power of Iran over Hezbollah and Hamas, likening this pivotal moment to the fall of the Berlin Wall. The conversation touches on the complex legacy of the Syrian conflict, the strategic operations of the Israeli Defense Forces, and the geopolitical tensions threatening Israeli security amidst shifting alliances.
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A Historic Turning Point
- The fall of the Assad regime is a historic event, comparable to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
- It marks the end of the last dictator family in the Middle East and the collapse of Ba'ath ideology.
War's Impact on Assad's Fall
- The war in October 2023 significantly impacted the fall of the Assad regime.
- Iran's proxy system has crumbled, changing the strategic environment for Israel.
Assad's Brutality
- Nadav Eyal describes Assad's brutal dictatorship, including accounts of a crematorium and salt rooms used for bodies.
- Eyal highlights Assad's atrocities and mass killings during the Syrian civil war.