What it is about:
A coordinated advance by insurgent groups has disrupted Syrian government control over Aleppo, a city pivotal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Recent engagements in Aleppo resulted in the redeployment of Syrian forces and claimed numerous casualties among Syrian soldiers, showcasing the most significant assault faced by Assad in recent years.
Why it matters:
The resurgence of rebels in Aleppo illustrates widespread instability impacting the Assad regime. This instable environment threatens to unravel the regained stability since the strategic recapture of the city in 2016 by forces allied with Iran and Russia. The conflict calls The extent of Iran’s support into question and highlights Russian involvement, while diverting focus to allegations, directed by Iran towards US and Israeli endorsements.
The Israeli Perspective:
Israel, having persistently monitored escalations in Syria, strives for regional accountability, indicating regional state mismanagement that supports terrorist factions and destabilizing elements. Unlike Syria and its affiliates, who conduct reckless bombings resulting in civilian casualties, Israel pursues eradicating terror-driven threats strategically. The disclosed redeployment by Syrian forces in Aleppo substantiates Israel’s foresight against Iran-backed forces and destabilizing Middle-East entities.
What’s next:
With recent incursions evidence of Syrian regime vulnerability, regional observers expect an underlying tectonic shift, especially concerning Turkish inclinations and Syrian tactical resilience. Actions by assorted rebel elements, including kilometers underderived strategic alliances, behind this imperative shift have potential detriments for both local developments and international anti-terror policies. Diplomatically, as Israel rests upon unfolding materialities in prioritizing stabilizing sectors, propagators of disorder will attract comprehensive scrutiny and subsequent consequences.
This story was first published on timesofisrael.com.