Syria Fears Unusual Israeli Action Amid Election Campaign
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Syrian officials are concerned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may conduct an unusual operation in Syria to boost his political standing before Israeli elections. This fear stems from recent statements by Netanyahu, including his public disclosure of a past phone call with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara. The Syrian side is worried about a potential unexpected move by Netanyahu, influenced by the ongoing election campaign in Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Syria fears Prime Minister Netanyahu may launch an unusual operation on its territory for political gain.
- The concern in Syria is linked to the upcoming Israeli election campaign.
- Syrian officials cited recent statements by Netanyahu as a cause for worry.
- Netanyahu's public disclosure of a call with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara heightened suspicions.
- The revelation occurred during an event where Netanyahu discussed stopping a Druze massacre.
Syrian officials are expressing concern that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might undertake an unusual military operation within Syrian territory to gain a political advantage ahead of Israeli elections. A source in Damascus indicated to Kan News that there is growing worry among Syrian leadership, fueled by recent statements made by the Prime Minister. The apprehension in Syria is not based on a specific, decided-upon course of action, but rather on the possibility that Netanyahu could initiate an extraordinary move in Syria, with the upcoming Israeli election campaign serving as the backdrop.
One event that heightened suspicion in Damascus was Netanyahu's recent public disclosure about a conversation he had with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara during the events of the massacre in the Druze community in southern Syria. Netanyahu had recently attended a Druze community event, where he recounted a difficult phone call with the Syrian President last summer, during which he stated he worked to stop the massacre in the Druze mountains. The public revelation of this conversation, particularly during Israel's election period, prompted a reaction from Syrian officials.
