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As Syria transitions into a new political era following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, information is emerging about the crucial role played by Israel.
Through a series of targeted airstrikes, the Jewish state would have indirectly supported the rebels, contributing to the fall of the existing power. Yet this role remains largely absent from international and Arab media narratives.
Strategic strikes to weaken the regime
For several weeks, the Israeli army has intensified its attacks on key Syrian military installations. The Al-Mazzé bases in Damascus and Khalhalla in southern Syria were particularly targeted, as were weapons depots, air defense batteries and missile manufacturing factories.
According to military analysts, these strikes not only weakened the military capabilities of the Syrian regime but also allowed rebel forces to take control of strategic positions, facilitating their advance towards the capital Damascus.
A strategic weapons depot, considered a major asset of the regime, was also destroyed during these strikes, marking a key step in the dismantling of the Syrian government’s military infrastructure.
A silent help
Unlike other military interventions, Israel has not officially claimed its role in indirectly supporting the rebels. “The IDF does not get involved in internal events in Syria, but acts to defend the State of Israel,” said an Israeli army spokesperson.
However, the chronology of the strikes and their strategic targeting leave little doubt as to the impact of these operations on the collapse of the Assad regime.
Silence of Arab and international media
Notably, media coverage of this Israeli involvement remains almost non-existent in the Arab and international media. While hundreds of reports document rebel movements and the regime’s internal divisions, few mention the destabilizing effect of Israeli strikes.
This absence of discourse could be motivated by sensitive geopolitical issues. Addressing a possible alignment, even indirect, between Israel and rebel forces in Syria remains a taboo subject in the region.
The withdrawal of Hezbollah and the balance of power
Another key factor in the fall of the Assad regime was the withdrawal of forces from Damascus’ longtime ally Hezbollah. Nearly 150 armored vehicles carrying fighters from the Lebanese group left the strategic town of Al-Qusayr, a vital crossing point for weapons between Lebanon and Syria.
This withdrawal, combined with Israeli strikes, created a military vacuum quickly exploited by rebel forces to seize the capital.
A regional reconfiguration in progress
Israel’s discreet but decisive involvement in this phase of the Syrian conflict raises questions about future dynamics in the Middle East. As rebels take control of Damascus, Israel appears to have achieved a dual objective: weakening the Assad regime and countering the influence of Iran and Hezbollah in Syria.
However, the media silence around this role could be indicative of the tensions and unsaid things that continue to shape regional relations.
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