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Syrian President Building Military to Target Hezbollah, Israel
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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago
What happened
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is prioritizing military buildup over domestic needs, aiming to eventually target Hezbollah and potentially Israel. This strategic shift is concerning to intelligence agencies, while regional and European powers engage with Syria for their own interests.
- 01Syria's president is diverting state resources to build a large army.
- 02Assad's military plans target Hezbollah and potentially Israel.
- 03Intelligence agencies are concerned about Syria's military buildup.
- 04European and Sunni Arab states are engaging with Syria.
- 05Israel may have missed an opportunity for a Golan Heights agreement.
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