Syria's dictator is gone. Its civil war is over. But Israel keeps attacking

In southern Syria, a violent new Israeli occupation emerges

Israeli forces have advanced miles into Syrian territory — confiscating land and homes, killing farmers, and seeking to divide the region's diverse population. The post In southern Syria, a violent new Israeli occupation emerges appeared first on +972 Magazine.

Syria's dictator is gone. Its civil war is over. But Israel keeps attacking

In southern Syria, where the country's revolution began, residents have traded the violence of civil war for another threat: Israeli airstrikes. Israel says it wants a disarmed buffer zone there. Residents say attacks challenge their sovereignty, hurt their livelihood and hobble their efforts to build a new country.

Syria's dictator is gone. Its civil war is over. But Israel keeps attacking - TPR: The Public's Radio

Almost immediately after dictator Bashar al-Assad fled, Syria came under attack. Israeli airstrikes have hit several hundred times since December. Syria's new leaders are starting to speak up.

Strikes, Settlements, and Separatism: Israel in Southern Syria

In this interview with writer and political analyst Nouruddin Al-Baba, we look at Israel’s hidden objectives, the vulnerability of Syria’s transitional period, and possible ways to build a containment strategy.