Israel hoping renewed fighting in Syria weakens both sides, official says

By Lazar Berman

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5 December 2024, 3:34 pm

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Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Israel’s interest in the renewed fighting in Syria is “that they continue fighting one another,” an Israeli official tells The Times of Israel after rebels make significant gains against the Bashar al-Assad regime.

“It’s entirely clear to us that one side are Salafi jihadists and the other side is Iran and Hezbollah,” the official continues. “We want them to weaken one another.”

The official stresses that Israel is not getting involved on either side. “We are prepared for any scenario, and we will act accordingly.”