ALBAWABA - Following its operations in Lebanon, Russian researcher Dmitry Nevedov suggests that Israel may attack Syria next in its goal of a "Greater Israel". The "Russian Strategic Culture Center" website posted the study.
Nevedov cited Israel's bombings on Damascus, Homs, Hama, and Aleppo. He emphasized the September 24 Israeli strike on Tartus, which hit the Russian Navy's logistical support facility. This facility is vital to Russia's Middle East logistics and commercial connections with Syria.
Nevedov believes Netanyahu's military efforts may go near the Lebanese-Syrian border. The article claims Israel's purpose in Lebanon is to start a war with Syria. The writer believes this would further the U.S. and its Western allies' strategic goals of destabilizing the Assad administration.
Israeli bombings in Lebanon are causing instability, which might worry Syria owing to its closeness. Nevedov said that Lebanon's refugee surge into Syria might overrun Syrian boundaries and force Damascus to intervene militarily.
The research warns that Israel's efforts endanger Damascus from the southeast, west, and southwest. According to Nevedov, analysts fear Israel's takeover of southern Lebanon might lead to a conflict with Syria.
A confrontation with Syria may exacerbate tensions and include Iran, a Damascus ally, says Nevedov. If Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election, Israel and its Western friends might advance their regional objectives.
According to Nevedov, the West has historically supported Israel's Middle East expansionism. The immediate aim may be to take southern Lebanon, but the larger purpose may be to trigger a direct confrontation with Syria, especially near Damascus.
The paper concludes that Russia has warned Israel that military force alone cannot provide regional stability. Moscow has urged Israel to stop its attacks and engage in diplomatic engagement to avert regional escalation.
