Israel takes advantage of Assad ouster, launches barrage of airstrikes after Damascus falls
The Israeli assault, characterized by its brutality and sheer scale, targets every conceivable aspect of Syria's military and national security apparatus. From Latakia’s naval port to the heart of Damascus, Israel's jets have bombed air defense batteries, weapons depots, and research facilities with an intensity reminiscent of the October War in 1973. The goal? To reduce Syria to a defenseless state, entirely dependent on archaic weaponry should it attempt to rebuild its military.
Israeli officials, acting like a vengeful god smiting the wicked, describe this operation as necessary to counter "hostile forces." Yet, the truth is far more sinister. The fall of Assad's government provided Israel with a pretext for an expansionist agenda that goes well beyond self-defense. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement from the occupied Golan Heights, where Israeli forces now occupy Syrian territory, marks the latest chapter in Israel’s colonialist saga.
The UN, in a feeble attempt to rein in the carnage, cited the 1974 disengagement agreement, urging Israel to respect the terms of the truce. Yet, Netanyahu’s audacious claim that the agreement has "collapsed" right along with the Syrian government, renders the appeal hollow and unenforceable. Netanyahu’s brazen assertion of power, is a message to the world that Israel will carve out its sphere of influence, regardless of international law or the lives lost in the process.
The new leadership in Damascus, under the command of Abu Mohammed al-Julani (who previously held high-ranking positions in both ISIS and Al-Qaeda have kept a suspicious silence on Israel's aggressive actions. Syria, once a formidable regional power, now stands on the brink of annihilation, its military capabilities reduced to a shadow of their former selves.
Abu Mohammed al-Julani's decision to stay quiet on these matters could be influenced by a variety of strategic considerations, including the delicate balance of power between different factions, the complex international alliances, and the ongoing struggle for control within Syria. By avoiding direct confrontation, the leadership might be attempting to avoid escalation or to position itself strategically for future negotiations and power plays.
However, the Israeli occupation and the ongoing attacks from various external sources continue to have significant impacts on the Syrian population and the overall security situation in the country. The absence of a vocal response from the new leadership has thus far not altered the reality on the ground, but it may affect how different groups within Syria and the broader regional context perceive the new leadership’s priorities and capabilities.
Israel’s righteous indignation has created a counterfeit version of virtue, where extreme actions are presented as necessary and ideal
Israel’s ongoing destruction of the Middle East is not a conflict of mere political or military strategy; it is a manifestation of Israel's perceived holy supremacy—a crusade of righteous indignation that has, in its unchecked power, led to a genocide and discarding of innocent people from various cultures and creeds. The systematic destruction of Syria’s military infrastructure, the occupation of its territory, and the relentless bombing of its cities and towns are the hallmarks of a regime more interested in dominance than in defending itself.
As the dust settles on the ruins of Syria's once formidable defenses, the question remains: what lies ahead for a region that has been the playground of Israel's expansionist policies for far too long? Will the international community stand idly by, or will it finally take concrete steps to hold Israel accountable for its actions and ensure the protection of the Syrian people?
Israel's aggression is not just a threat to Syria and the rest of the Middle East; its unchecked military campaign is a betrayal of the very principles of sovereignty and peace that underpin the international order.
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