(Makor Rishon-Israel Hayom) Yishai Elmakies - The destruction of such a large percentage of an advanced military force like the Syrian army in under 72 hours is an event unparalleled globally for decades. Israel's Defense Ministry estimates that 70-80% of the Syrian army's strategic capabilities have been destroyed. For years, Syria served as Iran's primary base for stockpiling weapons, training countless jihadist forces, and distributing armaments across the Middle East with Assad's cooperation. Exploiting the power vacuum in Syria, the IDF has significantly undermined Iran's foothold in the region. Despite the rebels' attempts to project a "clean" image to the West, they are unequivocally jihadist in nature. Once they are done with Damascus, their sights will turn to Al-Aqsa. The leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is nicknamed "al-Jolani," a reference to his connection to the Golan Heights. Someone bearing such a name will not relinquish the area without a fight.
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