10.12.2024 12:01
After the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime, Israel's move to enter Syrian territory and begin an occupation for the first time in 51 years has resonated widely in the U.S. press. Newspapers reported that Arab countries are reacting to this situation, with headlines stating, "Israel is making a terrible mistake."
On Wednesday, November 27, armed opposition groups launched an operation against the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, occupying many cities without even entering a single conflict.
The move by the opposition, which took control in the capital Damascus and overthrew the 61-year-old Ba'ath regime in just 12 days, also prompted action from Israel.
FIRST TIME IN 51 YEARS
Following the overthrow of Assad, the Israeli army, under the instructions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz, entered the buffer zone in the Golan Heights for the first time in 51 years, while continuing what they described as a "temporary" advance as they occupied the area.
"ARAB COUNTRIES ARE REACTING TO THIS SITUATION"
As of today, the advance of the Israeli army, which has progressed to within 25 km of the capital Damascus, has also resonated widely in the US press. The Washington Post noted that Israeli forces quickly entered Syrian territory immediately after the overthrow of the Assad regime, stating that Arab countries are reacting to this situation.
"NOBODY IS INTERESTED IN ISRAEL RIGHT NOW"
Professor Eyal Zisser from Tel Aviv University stated in an interview with the newspaper, "I think this is a terrible mistake by Israel; nobody is interested in Israel right now. What interests are served by pushing ourselves into this?"
EXPLOSION SOUNDS HEARD
Fox News reported that Israel has deployed paratroopers to Syria, while Al Jazeera reported that explosion sounds were heard in and around Damascus. The AP news agency highlighted that Israel is accused of 'using the chaos in Syria to seize land' and emphasized that the occupation in the Golan Heights is an action not recognized by most of the international community.