03.12.2025 08:05
Israel, which has increased its violations in the Buffer Zone located in southwestern Syria, hinted at a possible assassination of Syrian President Ahmed Shara. A senior Israeli security official, during a live broadcast, warned that "the likelihood of terrorist organizations like ISIS gaining strength in Syria is high, and Shara needs to be prepared for this."
According to Kanal 14 television's news, high-ranking Israeli security officials view Syrian President Ahmed Shara as a "threat" and are considering the option of an assassination against him.
THEY IMPLIED ASSASSINATION
Officials pointed out the possibility of radical organizations like ISIS regaining power in Syria, arguing that Shara "needs to be prepared" for this situation.
According to a report in Yeni Şafak, these assessments are interpreted as Israel, which has been accused of collaborating with illegal groups in the past, such as the ISIS-linked Yasir Ebu Shebab gang in Gaza, potentially resorting to similar methods against the new administration in Syria.
FROM THE US TO NETANYAHU: DECREASE TENSION, AGREE WITH DAMASCUS
Israel's biggest supporter, the US, has taken a clear stance that stability must be established in Syria. US President Donald Trump stated on his Truth Social account that Israel's increasing military activities in the Buffer Zone could disrupt the stability being attempted in Syria. In his call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said, "Decrease the tension and accept the security agreement with Syria."
TENSION IN THE BUFFER ZONE IS INCREASING
Following the fall of the Assad regime on December 8, 2024, the Israeli army continues to advance in the Buffer Zone in southwestern Syria. Israeli forces recently attacked the town of Beit Jann, located at the foothills of Mount Sheikh, with artillery fire; more than 20 people were killed in the attack. In light of these developments, the US administration has begun sending unexpectedly harsh messages to Tel Aviv.
CRITICISM OF "NETANYAHU BEHAVING LIKE A MADMAN"
High-ranking US officials speaking to Axios described Israel's policies in Syria as "irresponsible." They emphasized that Syrians reacted strongly to the Beit Jann attack, stating, "Netanyahu fires first and then asks questions." "Syria does not pose a threat to Israel." "Continuing this attitude could lead Netanyahu to political suicide."
The US side reminded that Trump supports the political transition process in the region and is ready to ease sanctions for the reconstruction of Syria.
ISRAEL IS NOT BACKING DOWN, WASHINGTON IS INVOLVED
The Israeli government announced last month that it had abandoned its goal of a security agreement with Syria, and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz stated, "The army will not withdraw from the Buffer Zone." Syria, on the other hand, demands the withdrawal of the Israeli army from the region in accordance with the 1974 agreement and the maintenance of the region's demilitarized status.
The increasing tension raises questions about whether "Israel will launch a large-scale operation against Syria," while the US administration has initiated diplomatic efforts to reduce the tension. Trump invited Netanyahu to Washington, while the US Special Representative for Syria, Tom Barrack, also held a meeting with Ahmed Shara and the Foreign Minister in Damascus.