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Scholar Argues Syria's Leadership Poses No Threat to Israel
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Middle East scholar Elizabeth Tsurkov stated that Syria's current leadership, led by President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, is pragmatic and poses no threat to Israel. She argued that Israel's buffer zone strategy in Syria is counterproductive, alienating locals and potentially inciting conflict. Tsurkov also noted that while Hezbollah is weakened in Lebanon, the Lebanese government is unlikely to disarm them.
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- Scholar Elizabeth Tsurkov believes Syria's leadership under President Ahmed Al-Sharaa is pragmatic and not a threat to Israel.
- Tsurkov argues Israel's buffer zone policy in Syria is alienating locals and could lead to guerrilla warfare.
- Hezbollah is significantly weakened in Lebanon, but the Lebanese government is unlikely to disarm them.
- Israel's continued presence in Lebanon further weakens the Lebanese government, according to Tsurkov.
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