Very interesting, and most interesting is the very last line of the article, that says the Israeli defeat of the Russian Migs and Sams in Syria led to REagan’s success in defeating the Soviets.
Things could unravel here quickly. We have troops in Syria. I think we need to have more there or at least air cover for them.
If Assad takes on Israel he risks an expansion of the war there, and invites us to go after him directly.
With Trump as POTUS, I think Israel feels very comfy about military action in Syria.
Assad is much too vulnerable to take on Israel in any significant way now. He’d have to be insane, and he’s a survivor, not suicidal. I don’t think there will be more than some occasional friction between Syria and Israel for the forseeable future. Israel will continue to reserve the right to attack Hezbollah forces and weapons shipments now and then, but I’d be amazed if Assad puts up more than token opposition.
If Assad takes on Israel, he’ll be destroyed very quickly. He’d best focus on the terrorists who plan to cut his throat and leave Israel alone.