Damascus: Israeli forces have been carrying out large-scale attacks in Syria since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime. Israel has claimed that it has carried out more than 350 air and naval strikes in Syria. 80 percent of Syria’s military capability has been destroyed in these attacks. Israel has said that it has targeted Syrian military targets, chemical weapons, missiles and weapons of mass destruction in the attack. But what is the reason for Israel attacking on such a large scale inside Syria and what is Israel fearing even after the departure of its arch enemy Assad? Let us understand. Why is Israel attacking Syria? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had said that he has approved the attack on the military capability of the Syrian Army, so that its weapons cannot be used by extremist groups and do not become a threat to Israel. . Netanyahu also said that he does not intend to intervene in Syria, but will do what is necessary for Israel’s security. Israel has also attacked the Syrian navy, reportedly sinking several of its ships. The Israeli Defense Minister has made this claim. Who are Syria’s HTS rebels? Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is leading the rebel forces that toppled the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria. The group, formerly known as Al Nusra Front, has been a former ally of ISIS and al-Qaeda. This is the reason why Israel is keeping an eye on this group. Netanyahu has warned the new Syrian government that Israel will respond forcefully if it allows Iran to reassert itself in Syria. However, HTS leader Mohammad al-Julani has said that his group has no intention of going to war with anyone. Despite the world’s opposition, the Israeli army’s entry into Syria is facing criticism from the international community. The United Nations has described Israel’s move as a violation of the 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria. UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen said this needs to stop. Israel’s neighbor Egypt described the Israeli incursion as a violation of international law and accused Israel of taking advantage of Syria’s instability. Turkey, a major supporter of opposition forces in Syria, has accused Israel of occupation. At the same time, Iran, Iran’s staunch enemy and a big supporter of the Assad government, has openly come against the Israeli action. Tehran has called it a flagrant violation of the UN Charter. Saudi Arabia also condemned the Israeli occupation of the buffer zone and called it evidence of Israel’s desire to destroy Syria’s security. America came in support of Israel. Meanwhile, America has defended Israel’s action of occupying the buffer zone. America has called it a temporary action. US State Department spokesman Matthew Millen told a press briefing that the Syrian army had abandoned a base located on its part of the Golan Heights, which could have been captured by terrorist organizations that threaten Israel.
