Israel Advances Military Operations in Southern Syria

The Israeli military has intensified its operations in southern Syria, moving closer to Damascus and establishing a foothold through land seizures and extensive bombing campaigns, effectively undermining Syria's sovereignty. Concurrently, the U.S. is building a military base in Kobani to support Kurdish forces against Turkish-backed factions, raising tensions between NATO allies Turkey and the U.S. Following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Turkey is poised to significantly influence Syria's new political landscape, with its government warning that extreme Sunni forces could emerge as a greater threat to Israel than Iran. The Israeli Nagel Committee has advised preparedness for potential conflicts with Turkey, highlighting Ankara's strengthened position following the Assad regime's downfall. As clashes between Kurdish groups and Turkish-backed forces escalate, the strategic significance of Kurdish-held areas in Syria, rich in resources, complicates the situation further. The evolving dynamics in Syria reflect a complex interplay of regional power shifts, with Turkey gaining ground amid the chaos.