The End of the Ambiguity Policy: A New Strategy in Syria

An image grab from a video released on May 10, 2018 by the "Central War Media" and broadcast on Syria's official TV purportedly shows Syrian air defense systems intercepting Israeli missiles over Syrian airspace. (photo credit: AFP PHOTO / HO / CENTRAL WAR MEDIA)

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“It should be noted that in earlier attacks, Israel targeted specific Iranian military assets often based in one location at the same time. The few larger-scale attacks it did carry out were typically reactive. Therefore, Israel’s military actions during the past two months indicate a gradual shift in its strategy regarding Syria. Israel is now operating against multiple military targets at once. Moreover, it has abandoned its traditional policy of ambiguity – not only claiming responsibility for the attacks in Syria but also publicizing the specific targets of those attacks. These operations have sent a clear message to the Iranians and Hezbollah in Lebanon: Israel will not tolerate an Iranian stronghold being established in southwest Syria.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”READ MORE” color=”primary” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpost.com%2FOpinion%2FThe-end-of-the-ambiguity-policy-Israels-new-strategy-in-Syria-578604%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0051geFAIGaq3ACdQCOGh1ydOvycTNStd0ouDSlVv6vNeB53On3cEUrNA|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/XmEpU8wfhKg”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Sarit Zehavi

Sarit Zehavi

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