Syria Fears Unusual Israeli Action Before Elections
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Syrian officials are concerned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may launch an unusual military operation in Syria before the upcoming Israeli elections to gain political favor. This fear follows Netanyahu's disclosure of a tense phone call with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shar'a regarding the treatment of Druze. Syria opposes any attempt to involve its citizens in Israel's election campaign and is closely watching developments, hoping for a policy change after the vote.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Syria fears an unusual Israeli military operation before the Knesset elections.
- A source in Damascus believes Prime Minister Netanyahu may order a significant move for political gain.
- The concern follows Netanyahu's revelation of a difficult call with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shar'a.
- Syria opposes any attempt to involve its Druze population in Israel's election campaign.
- Damascus hopes for a policy change from Israel after the elections.
Syrian officials are increasingly concerned about the possibility of an unusual Israeli military operation on their territory in the days leading up to the Knesset elections. A source familiar with the situation in Damascus claims that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might order a significant military move to gain political advantage before the vote. "The elections appear decisive, and Netanyahu might undertake an unusual action in Syria," the source stated.
This Syrian apprehension arises shortly after Netanyahu revealed a difficult phone conversation with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shar'a. The call, made last summer, aimed to halt massacres against Druze in southern Syria. Following Netanyahu's remarks, a Syrian government official briefed state media, asserting Damascus's strong opposition to what they termed Netanyahu's attempt to involve Syrian Druze in Israel's election campaign.
Damascus is closely monitoring political developments in Israel, hoping for a policy shift toward Syria after the elections. However, the Syrian government is particularly worried about the remaining days until the polls open, fearing a substantial Israeli military operation within Syria.
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