Israel continues to expand its military operations in Syria as the new government, led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, struggles to stabilize the war-torn country.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) invaded Syria following the surprising fall of the Assad regime on December 8, advancing several kilometers in the governorates of al-Qunitra and Rif Dimashq and launching hundreds of strikes against bases and equipment of the now-dissolved Syrian Arab Army (SAA).
Meanwhile Israel’s Channel 12 reported that the IDF was ready to “deepen” its advance in Syria and approach Damascus. It also said that Israel was prepared to stay in the country for “a long time.”
So far, the new government in Syria has not made any move against the IDF or even condemned Israel’s military operations in the country. This may be a part of a pragmatic policy, as the government is now working to solidify control over all of Syria.
Aside from Israel’s recent actions, the situation in the country remains tense, especially in the northern and eastern region.
In the northern Aleppo countryside, a ceasefire between the Syrian National Army, which is backed by Turkey, and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) was reported. However, clashes are still being reported from time to time.
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