As the Syrian government under President Bashar al-Assad struggles to maintain control, Israel has taken advantage of the chaos to expand its territory in the Golan Heights. This move has sparked controversy and raised questions about Israel’s intentions in Syria.
Israeli far-right ministers have openly stated their desire for their country’s borders to extend even further, all the way to Damascus. This bold claim has alarmed many in the international community and has raised concerns about the potential ramifications of such an aggressive expansionist policy.
The situation in Syria is already complex, with multiple factions vying for control and the ongoing civil war wreaking havoc on the country. Israel’s actions in seizing more territory in the Golan Heights only serve to further complicate an already volatile situation.
To delve deeper into the implications of Israel’s actions in Syria, the Inside Story program on Al Jazeera invited guests Robert Geist Pinfold, a lecturer in International Peace and Security, Akiva Eldar, a political analyst and veteran journalist, and Salma Daoudi, a Syria researcher and policy analyst.
The guests discussed Israel’s plans in Syria, the claims by far-right ministers to extend their borders to Damascus, and the potential consequences of such aggressive actions. The conversation highlighted the complexities of the situation in Syria and the various interests at play in the region.
As the Assad government continues to lose its grip on power, Israel’s expansionist policies in Syria are likely to further exacerbate tensions and complicate efforts to find a resolution to the ongoing conflict. It remains to be seen how the international community will respond to Israel’s actions and what the future holds for Syria and its neighboring countries.
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Video “What are Israel's plans in Syria and claims by far-right ministers to Damascus? | Inside Story” was uploaded on 12/09/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English