Syria's government miscalculated Israel's reaction to the deployment of Syrian troops in the country's south last week. This misjudgment was fueled by signals from the United States, which suggested that Syria should be governed as a centralized state.
The situation escalated on Wednesday when Israel launched strikes against Syrian troops and Damascus itself. This action caught the Islamist-led leadership off guard, following accusations that government forces had caused numerous casualties in the Druze city of Sweida.
According to multiple sources, including Syrian political and military officials, diplomats, and regional security sources, Damascus believed it had received tacit approval from both the United States and Israel to move its forces south. This occurred despite months of prior warnings from Israel against such a move.
6 Comments
Eugene Alta
The US 'suggested' a centralized state? Even if true, that's not a green light to deploy troops and cause casualties. Syria needs to be held accountable.
Muchacho
Damascus should have learned its lesson by now. They rely heavily on the help of others and this is just another blunder
Habibi
Even if there was a miscalculation, Israel's response seems disproportionate. How many innocent lives were lost?
Michelangelo
The focus should be on holding Israel accountable for its military actions. Another example of the global elite protecting themselves.
Leonardo
This situation just highlights the instability and chaos that Syria's leadership has fostered. It's a breeding ground for conflict.
Donatello
Where is the international condemnation of Israel's aggression? The double standards are appalling.