Posted on 09/02/2021 1:04:22 PM PDT by EBH
Veteran journalist and Middle East analyst Ehud Yaari recently came out with the disturbing statement that just across the northern border, the Iranian military is becoming firmly entrenched in the Syrian Golan. Yaari noted that for the past two months, these combined forces besieged the city of Daraa, occasionally shelling the city. Inside the city are rebel groups who refuse to surrender. The Syrian army intends to exile the rebels to the Turkish-controlled region to the north. Russian attempts at mediation have failed.
Daraa holds particular significance as it was the scene of the first protests against the Assad regime in 2011.
The tense situation threatens to explode at any moment. Another Syrian army bombardment of Daraa on Sunday killed six rebels. The Syrian army declined to comment on the reports but said in a statement it was losing patience with what it called “armed groups and terrorists” in the neighborhood.
Syria loomed as a belligerent threat to Israel until its civil war began a decade ago. But Yaari claims that even in its weakened state, it is still a threat Israel would be reluctant to aggravate. concern.
Though Jordan has expressed a willingness to renew ties with Syria, a powerful Iranian-Hezbollah threat on its border is unappealing to King Abdullah according to Yaari. He claimed that the Syrian army’s 4th and 7th divisions are now essentially controlled by Iran and Hezbollah, further amplifying the threat to Jordan.
Yaari notes that the situation has become even more complex as Israel cannot depend on US support under the Biden administration. The prospect of a dominant Iranian military presence in the Golan is, of course, unacceptable to Israel but with Russia firmly entrenched with the Khmeimim Air Base in Latakia, the IDF is limited in its ability to act against the Iranian presence.
“Israeli efforts to disrupt, prevent or delay the deployment of Iran and Hezbollah in the Syrian Golan region has not been completely successful,” Yaari said.“They’ve inserted themselves into the Syrian army’s nervous system – its chain of command – and into the everyday lives of the local population.”
Israel is caught in a delicate balancing act, caught between Russia, Syria, Hezbollah, and Iran. Yaari warned that a Hezbollah rocket attack targeting Israeli cities could be the match that sparks a major inferno in the region.
“Iran knows that once it erects a military outpost in the area, the IDF will not hesitate to strike,” he explained.“If Israel does not act soon, Iran and Hezbollah will establish a significant military presence in the Golan,” he concluded.
“The result will be that due to tacit approval of the other powers, through cunning and sophistication, Iran will continue to turn the Syrian Golan and the Houran in southern Syria into a branch of the Lebanese front line,” Yaari wrote. “Hezbollah and its patrons will be deployed from the Yarmouk River to the Mediterranean. Putin, despite his promises, is not thwarting this plan and Assad will certainly not stand up to those who saved him from an uprising that began a decade ago and has yet to subside.”
Yaari’s analysis was supported by a recent report published by a Turkish think tank that claimed that Iran has doubled its presence in southern Syria’s Golan Heights, while building military infrastructure in the region, specifically for a future conflict with Israel.
Gee...any idea how this stuff all turns out?
Yep. Some — much? — of the hardware left behind in Afghanistan is being hustled into Iran. Gloating photos have already begun appearing.
Bible tells how it turns out...
Biden will go on another vacation.
How long until China invades Taiwan? I give it a month, max.
It’d probably fine.
Haven’t we all read about how much better Israel is than us?
They got ‘WAY better materiel and talent than we do.
Just ask them.
Things are getting real now. Ezekial 38 soon to follow.
Why wouldn’t Iran try to move into new territory?
I Get Around
I’m gettin’ bugged driving up and down the same old strip
I gotta find a new place where the kids are hip
My buddies and me are getting real well known
Yeah, the bad guys know us and they leave us alone
I get around
From town to town
I’m a real cool head
I’m makin’ real good bread
I get around (round, get around-round-round, ooh)
Dunno.
But it’s Israel’s problem, not ours.
Biden will not do anything if they attack Israel
except maybe issue a strongly worded message … maybe
Sure appears that way.
Wars and rumors of wars...
My thoughts exactly. From Taliban to Iran who will use it to attack Israel.
“Daraa holds particular significance as it was the scene of the first protests against the Assad regime in 2011.”
Oh, back when Obama and McCain were supporting the “moderate rebels” who were totally not ISIS? Back when Obama and Hillary set Libya and Egypt on fire? Barack Obama was a complete disaster in every way. The damage he inflicted on the world continues with the dementia patient.
Biden’s fault too.
If Iran goes to war with Israel, the ChiComs will order Biden to stand down. Of course, Biden won’t be able to admit why America is not coming to Israel’s defense, so he’ll just continue to dither and appear incompetent as he did in Afghanistan. He doesn’t answer questions because he knows his behavior is indefensible and if the American people find out the real story it will be the end for him and Hunter. The ChiComs own the Bidens.
Ping
We may know soon if Israel actually has developed “micro nukes” that can be used in tactical war. Not something to look forward to.
*But it’s Israel’s problem, not ours.*
It’s gonna be awesome!
*If Iran goes to war with Israel, the ChiComs will order Biden to stand down.*
Israel needs our help. As I said it’s gonna be awesome!
Good bye Damascus and Elam!
They are more talented that we are. They train their soldiers to kill and ask questions later.
Now the games begin, perhaps BIBLICAL.
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