Why a Government Victory in Southwestern Syria Is Bad News for Israel
Squashing the rebellion where it began.
September 17, 2021
Why a Government Victory in Southwestern Syria Is Bad News for Israel
Squashing the rebellion where it began.
Last week, Russia negotiated a ceasefire between the Syrian government and rebel forces in the city of Daraa, where the initial protests that sparked the uprising against Bashar al-Assad began. The agreement ended a 75-day assault on the city, located near the country’s southwestern border, by Russian, Iranian, and Syrian forces. Jonathan Spyer explains the significance of these events:
September 17, 2021
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Muriel Spark in Jerusalem.