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Southern Syria is currently a zone of strategic anticipation \u2013 international and regional dynamics intersect, putting the area under global focus. Key developments include Israeli military exercises in the Golan Heights \u2013 Russian efforts to reposition forces in Quneitra and Suwayda \u2013 and attempts by the new Syrian administration to stabilise and reassert control in the south.<\/span><\/p>\n

Analysts say Israel approaches Russia\u2019s return with cautious calculation \u2013 it sees Moscow\u2019s presence as a bid to restore historic influence near its borders, but not as an immediate threat. Israel manages the relationship to continue military operations in Syria without direct confrontation. According to Israeli analyst Alaa al-Rimawi, Russia\u2019s moves mark its return as a central actor in Syria \u2013 creating a reality Israel believes can be handled through agreed operational rules, based on past coordination with Moscow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rising regional tensions have prompted Israel to launch military exercises named \u201cShield and Strength\u201d in the occupied Golan Heights and the Galilee \u2013 aiming to test readiness and reinforce northern alertness. This follows a strike on southern Beirut that killed Hezbollah Chief of Staff Haitham Al-Tabtaba\u2019i and five others.<\/span><\/p>\n

The exercises include leadership training across scenarios, increased troop movements, air operations, and simulated explosions. Israel\u2019s military also prepares to continue operations in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the foreign and defence ministers, visited Quneitra to advance a US-backed security agreement between Israel and Syria. Reports indicate Israel has expanded settlements in the occupied Golan \u2013 prompting calls to block further arms transfers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Russian repositioning \u2013 restoring influence<\/b><\/h2>\n

Reports from <\/span>The Cradle<\/span><\/a> indicate Russia has begun repositioning in southern Syria \u2013 establishing nine military sites in Quneitra, inspecting locations previously used by Russian military police in 2018, and focusing on strategic hills near the 1973 ceasefire line.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rimawi notes Israel shows careful concern about the Russian presence near its borders \u2013 viewing it as Moscow reviving its historical influence, but not a direct strategic threat. Israel avoids openly criticising Russia to prevent confrontation \u2013 Moscow has tolerated Israeli military actions within agreed limits. Recent Russian moves, after Ahmed Al-Sharrah\u2019s visit to Moscow, signal Moscow\u2019s intention to maintain a strong influence in Syria \u2013 ensuring access to eastern Mediterranean interests while balancing US\u2013Russian rivalry in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n

Israel has two perspectives on the future \u2013 confidence in managing Russian presence based on past experience, and the strategic advantage of having Israeli positions in Quneitra to enable operational coordination with Russia. Moscow has historically engaged in negotiation with Israel, allowing military activity within agreed boundaries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Russian support for Palestinians is limited \u2013 Moscow has avoided providing direct assistance to factions opposing Israel, even during peak Russian involvement in Syria under Bashar al-Assad. Today, Russia focuses on its direct interests and building a relationship with the new Syrian administration \u2013 seeing Syria as a field of influence and potential investment in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read also: Turkey Opposes Normalisation Between Syria and Israel<\/a>
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Status and agreements<\/b><\/h2>\n

Political advisor Mustafa Khaled Al-Mohammed says the 1993 Russia\u2013Syria agreement in the south remains active \u2013 the nine observation points between Russian forces and the Syrian military will be reactivated, with new points added in Suwayda. These points do not engage in combat or block Israeli expansion \u2013 their role is limited to monitoring.<\/span><\/p>\n

The updated agreement offers reassurance to Israel \u2013 particularly against potential Turkish or Jordanian moves in southern Syria. Russia continues to strengthen its military capacity and provide defensive systems to Syrian security \u2013 importing weapons from North Korea, China, and Iran. The Russian military police remain the key guarantor of security in southern Syria.<\/span><\/p>\n

Military analyst Tariq Haj Bakri notes there is currently no active Russian deployment in the south \u2013 reports of Russian presence remain unverified. The US, Australia, and Turkey typically accept international deployments only within understood agreements. Any Russian move would not significantly alter the situation, as Suwayda remains under Syrian sovereignty \u2013 with the government aiming to assert control and end unrest.<\/span><\/p>\n

Any potential Syria\u2013Israel agreement requires Syrian popular and official approval \u2013 aligned with international law and the 1974 separation line agreements. The public mood leans toward peace with neighbours \u2013 making war with Israel unlikely in the near term, with longer-term arrangements anticipated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Syria is a contested arena with Russian and American presence \u2013 which Damascus may leverage to reinforce independent decision-making. Russia has strategic interests in the eastern Mediterranean \u2013 securing warm-water access and affirming global influence, while southern Syria holds important energy resources, making control or involvement economically and militarily valuable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regional and international dynamics<\/b><\/h2>\n

Researcher Hassan Alyan says Russia is reorganising its position in Syria to secure its presence amid regional and international competition. Moscow faced European pressure to limit its Syrian role, but Ahmed Al-Sharaa\u2019s visit to Moscow has restored relations \u2013 reaffirming Russian influence through air and naval bases and patrols along the coast.<\/span><\/p>\n

Russia\u2019s role in southern Syria focuses on stabilising the situation and maintaining balance \u2013 with tacit US, Turkish, and Arab acceptance of Moscow\u2019s presence. Russia previously played a central role in de-escalation zones \u2013 reassuring Israel and reducing Iranian and Hezbollah influence in these areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moscow\u2019s movements respect internal balance and do not aim to escalate tensions \u2013 preparing for potential security arrangements with Israel and the new Syrian administration. Any Israeli withdrawal or peace deal remains speculative. Russia serves as a stabilising force to prevent renewed clashes between the new administration and local forces, including Suwayda\u2019s National Guard.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new Syrian administration welcomes Russia\u2019s presence \u2013 seeing it as a buffer against US and Israeli pressure and a stabilising factor amid Turkish\u2013Israeli competition. Israeli drills and heightened alert coincide with Russian repositioning \u2013 highlighting southern Syria as a site of international influence contestation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The current situation is unlikely to trigger direct military confrontation \u2013 rather, it strengthens Russia\u2019s role as a guarantor of separation and stability. Security arrangements between Israel, Russia, and the US remain unofficial \u2013 enabling the new Syrian administration to assert control in coordination with Moscow. The Golan remains a sensitive point, while southern Syria and Russia\u2019s presence serve as leverage to maintain regional balance \u2013 with Israel maintaining defensive readiness.<\/span><\/p>\n

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