{"id":40045,"date":"2025-10-20T17:29:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T17:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/963media.com\/en\/?p=40045"},"modified":"2025-10-20T17:29:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T17:29:03","slug":"netanyahus-southern-syria-card-in-the-power-equation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/963media.com\/en\/20\/10\/2025\/netanyahus-southern-syria-card-in-the-power-equation\/","title":{"rendered":"Netanyahu\u2019s Southern Syria Card in the Power Equation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tensions are escalating in southern Syria following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\u2019s announcement that his forces will remain in the areas they recently occupied inside Syrian territory. The development comes amid complex regional dynamics, where security concerns intersect with diplomatic manoeuvres and ongoing American efforts to redraw the map of influence in a country battered by war and political change since the fall of Bashar al-Assad\u2019s regime last December and the inauguration of interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa.<\/span><\/p>\n

Analysts believe these moves go beyond deterrence and point to the consolidation of a new geopolitical reality that could reshape the balance of power across the entire region.<\/span><\/p>\n

Israeli Incursions and Ground Consolidation<\/b><\/h2>\n

Local sources told <\/span>+963<\/b> that Israeli military vehicles have begun bulldozing forested land in the Quneitra countryside of south-western Syria. Bulldozers uprooted trees in the village of Jabata al-Khashab and levelled about ten hectares of land.<\/span><\/p>\n

Israeli patrols also advanced along the road between al-Samdaniyah al-Sharqiyah and Khan Arnabah, setting up a temporary checkpoint to search cars and civilians.<\/span><\/p>\n

Political analyst and Arab affairs expert Talaat Taha told <\/span>+963<\/b> that \u201cthese field movements are not mere security incursions but part of a broader plan to establish a permanent presence deep inside Syria.\u201d He explained that \u201cIsrael has been expanding since al-Sharaa assumed office on 12 December, taking control of Mount Hermon and advancing to within 50 kilometres of Damascus, crossing the engagement lines and targeting key sites, including the presidential palace, as well as seizing Syria\u2019s main water source.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Taha added that this advance reveals \u201ca clear intention to impose full control over the Golan Heights and to avoid withdrawal in the near future,\u201d noting that \u201cTel Aviv aims to secure its position against any remaining Iranian or Russian influence in Syria, possibly paving the way for new regional alliances under evolving security arrangements.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Read also: After Hamas: Israel\u2019s Eyes Turn to Syria<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Netanyahu: Protecting the Druze and Disarmament<\/b><\/h2>\n

In his latest statements, Netanyahu stressed that Israeli forces \u201cwill remain in the areas controlled in southern Syria and around Mount Hermon,\u201d saying the goal was \u201cto reach an agreement with the Syrian government to demilitarise south-western Syria and protect the Druze.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He affirmed that his government \u201cwill not allow any attacks against the Druze,\u201d claiming that \u201cthe Israeli presence aims to prevent security threats.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Commenting on these remarks, Taha said they \u201cconceal a plan to redraw Syria\u2019s southern borders,\u201d arguing that \u201cIsrael is using the pretext of protecting the Druze as a political and emotional cover to justify its military presence and expand its influence.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He warned that \u201cwhat is happening is an attempt to impose a new, one-sided security equation outside any previous truce or understanding.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Damascus Rejects the Imposed Reality<\/b><\/h2>\n

In response, Syrian interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa criticised Israeli policy in his address to the UN General Assembly, saying it \u201ccontradicts the international community\u2019s support for Syria and its people.\u201d He warned that continued incursions \u201crisk dragging the region into unpredictable conflicts.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Syrian interim foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani stated that Damascus was open to a \u201csecurity agreement that addresses its concerns without compromising a single inch of its land,\u201d referring to an indirect dialogue recently initiated with regional actors under American mediation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Political analyst Hossam Taleb told <\/span>+963<\/b> that \u201cSyria insists on a full Israeli withdrawal while maintaining its legitimate rights, in line with the 1974 ceasefire agreement,\u201d noting that \u201cIsrael is stalling to obstruct any settlement that would lead to withdrawal.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Taleb explained that \u201cthe proposed security agreement between Syria and Israel essentially reflects an American and international desire for regional stability, which Syria does not oppose; provided it includes an Israeli pullback to positions held before 8 December 2024 and guarantees of its sovereign rights.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

American Moves<\/b><\/h2>\n

In a notable development, US envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack said Washington views Syria as \u201ca real test for the new regional order,\u201d adding that \u201cthe winds of reconciliation that began in Gaza must now blow northward towards Syria.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Barrack confirmed that the US Senate voted to repeal the Caesar Act, saying that \u201cthe sanctions have strangled a nation seeking reconstruction.\u201d He noted that Syria\u2019s new government \u201chas engaged in reconciliation and regional outreach with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the UAE, Egypt, and Europe, and even entered border discussions with Israel.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Taha, \u201cthe American initiative complements the Israeli escalation, forming a dual effort to reshape Syria\u2019s power map,\u201d arguing that \u201cWashington provides Tel Aviv with political cover for its actions on the ground in exchange for Syria\u2019s gradual inclusion in new security arrangements.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Taleb added that \u201clifting sanctions and reopening dialogue channels could lay the groundwork for new understandings within a clear Arab\u2013American\u2013Syrian framework,\u201d stressing that \u201cDamascus is not a passive actor but an active partner in any settlement, backed by its alliances and strategic location.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Read also: After Gaza Ceasefire: What\u2019s Next for Syria\u2013Israel Security Deal?<\/a><\/strong>
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Suwayda: A Political Card in the Power Struggle<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Israeli escalation coincides with renewed unrest in the southern province of Suwayda, where Damascus accuses Tel Aviv of exploiting the internal situation to advance its political goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Taleb explained that \u201cIsrael is politically instrumentalising the events in Suwayda as part of a plan designed in Israel and implemented through local actors to undermine Syrian sovereignty.\u201d He added that \u201csome local figures, perhaps unwittingly, contributed to this manipulation by displaying Israeli flags and thanking officials in Tel Aviv; actions that have given Israel a pretext for its incursions and security violations inside Syria.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He noted that \u201cif the proposed security agreement were implemented within an Arab or Jordanian\u2013American\u2013Syrian framework, it could help rebuild trust between the Syrian state and the people of Suwayda and strengthen national unity.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A New Security Equation in the Making<\/b><\/h2>\n

Military and political dynamics are intertwining in southern Syria, forming a complex picture of influence and negotiation. While Israel justifies its military presence with claims of \u201cprotecting the Druze\u201d and \u201cdisarmament,\u201d Damascus insists on full sovereignty, and Washington seeks to engineer a settlement to end open hostilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Taha warned that \u201cthe coming stage will see a tougher Israeli stance within Syrian territory, more aggressive than what occurred previously in southern Lebanon.\u201d Meanwhile, Taleb argued that \u201cNetanyahu is taking a dangerous gamble in southern Syria, as the chaos Israel is creating will only fuel further extremism and instability,\u201d affirming that \u201cSyria\u2019s stability remains the cornerstone of the region\u2019s security as a whole.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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