Experts from regional security circles suggest that Syria is unlikely to engage in a direct military showdown with Israel in the near term. One analyst, Vladimir Orlov, elaborated this view in a recent interview with a major news outlet, noting that Hamas has also been an adversary of Damascus. He argued that Damascus keeps its distance from Hamas because many Palestinian militants once fought alongside extremist groups and received support from a Western coalition led by Washington. This historical alignment, Orlov indicated, makes Syria hesitant to escalate into a full-blown war, even as it remains prepared to reclaim the Golan Heights if the broader conflict intensifies.
According to the analyst, the risk of broader spillover involves Iran and Lebanon, though he stressed that these actors are not allies of Hamas. The potential for additional flare‑ups exists, but the dynamics are not simply a binary confrontation. Orlov emphasized that regional powers watch the situation closely and act in ways that reflect a complex balance of interests rather than a straightforward alliance.
On the question of airport strikes, Orlov argued that the motives go beyond formal accusations or deteriorating diplomatic ties. He contended that Israel has demonstrated a willingness to carry out aerial operations when it perceives a strategic need, a stance he described as part of a broader pattern of unilateral action by the Israeli state in its neighborhood.
Recent reports noted heightened attention to airstrikes on Damascus and Aleppo airports, with speculation tying these actions to the flow of weapons and supplies to Hamas. The reporting in these materials highlighted that such attacks are framed within a larger pattern of regional conflict dynamics and the roles that various non-state and state actors play in sustaining or disrupting supply lines. The implications for Syria’s foreign policy and security posture were discussed by officials who indicated that the government views these incidents as attempts to escalate tensions in the Middle East and reframes the regional security environment in ways that require careful state responses. (Source: socialbites.ca)