American-Israeli Separatist Plot in Syria Rings Alarm for Arab Rulers
Syria’s rapid developments can be analyzed from both domestic and international perspectives, according to international observers. These events not only have internal dimensions aiming at the eventual fragmentation of Syria into at least three smaller states but also risk drawing othre Arab countries in the region into conflict,analysts say.
The pan-regional newspaper Al-Quds Al-Arabi noted that following clashes between Bedouin and druze tribes in Syria-which led to the intervention of Abu Muhammad al-Julani’s authority-the Israeli regime seized the prospect to intensify its involvement in Syria’s internal affairs.
Since last year and after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s goverment, israel has pursued two objectives: first, convincing all Druze populations across Syria, Lebanon, and the occupied Golan Heights that it is their best protector; second, expanding its influence deep into syrian territory to gain full control over Jabal al-Sheikh (Mount Hermon), a strategic and tactical location.
The French daily Le Matin expressed skepticism about Israel’s motives behind its attack on Syria. The assault came as Damascus was moving toward normalizing relations with Israel. At this time, U.S. sanctions against Syria had been lifted, and Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham-led by Julani-was removed from America’s terrorist organizations list. Notably,Julani had made no effort within nine months to expel Israeli forces from southern Syria.
Le Matin further suggested that Benjamin Netanyahu appears intent on preventing stability and reconstruction across regional states. He aims to exploit vulnerabilities within syrian society by fomenting sectarian divides in neighboring countries.
From Tel Aviv’s viewpoint, these developments serve both to hinder state-building efforts in these nations and trigger movements threatening their national governments’ existence. Throughout this process, Israel counts on support from the United States and meaningful parts of Europe.
The Syrian turmoil spreads unrest across Arab nations
Strategic analyst Abdel Bari Atwan also addressed Syria’s situation recently. He described sectarian strife and Israeli interference as part of a broader destructive scenario devised by america and israel for the region. according to Atwan, these tensions will inevitably spill over into other Arab states-starting with chaos before escalating into sectarian wars followed by fragmentation across several countries.
Atwan added that these incidents unfold even as Julani fulfilled all Israeli ambitions regarding normalization efforts by removing Damascus from the “axis of resistance” while securing safety for Israelis; yet none of these actions prevented his humiliation or Israel’s attacks on Syria as Israel’s strategic goal is transforming Syria itself-not merely changing its government.
citing reports that Israel launched more than 500 strikes targeting military bases, airports, ports, and ammunition depots just hours after Bashar al-Assad’s presumed fall-with an aim beyond simply toppling Assad but also destroying Syrian history-Atwan highlighted how this approach continues today throughout southern regions near Damascus.
He warned it is plausible Israel might replicate similar tactics elsewhere using ethnic or sectarian tools notably across northern or eastern areas of Syria. According to him: “The American-Israeli scheme invoking division exploits local tribalism aimed at advancing new Middle Eastern maps under Israeli rule.” This perilous scenario threatens additional Arab states such as Egypt,Saudi Arabia,Algeria-as well as Turkey ,lebanon , and Iraq .
The outcome indicates that alliances with Washington coupled with normalization deals involving trillions spent providing funds do not guarantee incumbent regimes’ survival within many Arab governments allied with Tel Aviv or Washington.
