Boaz Shapira, Author at Alma Research and Education Center

The Iranian Threat to the Strait of Hormuz

Boaz Shapira September 3, 2025

During the month of August, Iran conducted a large-scale naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, and the Indian Ocean. The

The New Syrian Army- Senior Officials with Jihadist Background

Boaz Shapira August 6, 2025

Following the special report on the New Syrian Army, the present report focuses specifically on 22 senior military officials with jihadist backgrounds. These include the

Special Report – The New Syrian Army

Boaz Shapira July 31, 2025

Executive Summary Shortly after assuming power in December 2024, the new Syrian regime under Ahmad Al-Sharaa launched an ambitious initiative to rebuild the Syrian army.

Clashes in the Suwayda Governorate between Druze and Bedouins

Boaz Shapira July 14, 2025

A new wave of violent clashes has erupted in recent days between Druze and Bedouins in the Suwayda Governorate in southern Syria, apparently after Bedouin

Renewed Russian Entrenchment in Northeastern Syria – Qamishli

Boaz Shapira June 12, 2025

One of the most significant developments following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria was the withdrawal of Russian forces from their various bases

Who Is Behind the Rocket Fire from Syria Toward Southern Golan Heights?

Boaz Shapira June 4, 2025

On the night of June 3rd, two rockets were launched from southern Syria toward the southern Golan Heights. This is the first incident of rocket

Disbandment of the 8th Brigade

Boaz Shapira April 14, 2025

On April 13, the 8th Brigade officially announced its disbandment and the subordination of its members to the Syrian Ministry of Defense. In a statement

The New Syrian Government

Boaz Shapira April 14, 2025

On Saturday, March 29th, Ahmad al-Sharaa presented Syria’s new government. This government, intended to serve until elections are held in the country, replaces the transitional

Author: Boaz Shapira

The Iranian Threat to the Strait of Hormuz

The New Syrian Army- Senior Officials with Jihadist Background

Special Report – The New Syrian Army

Clashes in the Suwayda Governorate between Druze and Bedouins

Renewed Russian Entrenchment in Northeastern Syria – Qamishli

Who Is Behind the Rocket Fire from Syria Toward Southern Golan Heights?

Disbandment of the 8th Brigade

The New Syrian Government

Al-Qard al-Hassan: Has the Deployment Pattern of Its Branches in Southern Lebanon Changed?

Lebanese Army Deployment in Nabatieh: Reasserting State Sovereignty or Shielding Hezbollah?

Bridges of Influence: Turkey’s Military Involvement Expands into Eastern Syria

Partnership Alongside Rivalry: Are Violent Local Clashes Between Amal and Hezbollah Operatives Unusual?

Hezbollah Continues to Deepen Its Influence Among the Palestinian Population in Lebanon

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