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Geopolitical Economy Report
Israel colonizes Syrian territory, and anti-Assad rebels allow it, seeking more Western support
Dec 16, 2024
Israel is expanding its presence in the Golan Heights, capitalizing on the chaos in Syria after the Assad regime's fall. Al-Qaeda-linked rebels, under HTS, are surprisingly not contesting Israel's moves, hoping for Western backing. The episode highlights Netanyahu's ambition to reshape the Middle East and discusses troubling alliances with extremist factions. Additionally, it addresses the alarming deterioration of women's rights in Syria amid these drastic geopolitical shifts.
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- Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights and military actions in Syria reflect a blatant disregard for international law and territorial sovereignty.
- The cooperation between Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Israel signifies a dangerous shift in regional alliances amid ongoing U.S. geopolitical strategies.
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U.S. and Israeli Occupation of Syrian Territory
The United States and Israel are actively occupying significant portions of Syrian territory following the overthrow of the Syrian government on December 8. The U.S. has occupied one-third of Syria’s eastern region, primarily to control oil fields and limit the Syrian government's oil revenue. Over the past decade, harsh sanctions coupled with military presence have severely crippled the Syrian economy, leading to the state’s collapse. Both U.S. and Israeli officials have made it clear that they plan to maintain their military presence in Syria indefinitely, with reports confirming that U.S. troops will not withdraw.
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