INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
sovereignty, and the future of Syrian politics in contradiction with the ongoing conflict in the region and the role of foreign powers in
Syria.Since Bashar al-Assad's government fell in December 2024, Israel has stepped up its military actions in Syria
In just a few months, the Israeli army has carried out hundreds of airstrikes and ground operations aimed at Syrian military sites
These attacks have seriously weakened Syria's military, and Israeli troops have taken control of large areas, including more parts of the
Arab view on sovereignty and territorial integrity
Though Jolani seems ready to give international legitimacy and economic help a top priority over recovering occupied territories, Israel's
military attacks have seriously harmed Syria's defense system.Many Syrians and the larger Arab population, who consider the Israeli
occupation a fundamental national concern, may be alienated by this position.Jolani's position may be viewed as a last attempt to preserve
pressure to stabilize Syria
framework.Israel's military operations have resulted in civilian deaths, dislocation, and social fragmentation throughout Syria
Jolani's approval of normalization without first addressing these humanitarian effects or obtaining assurances for Israeli pullout could
exacerbate rifts in Syrian society.
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
