Winds of Escalation in Syria: "This Land Does Not Accept Invaders"
The friction between the IDF and residents of southern Syria is intensifying, and a former senior officer warns: "He who throws a stone and sees nothing happens - the day after tomorrow will fire an…
Assessment
Tensions along the Israel-Syria border are escalating as friction between Israeli forces and southern Syrian residents intensifies. A former senior officer warns that stone-throwing today could become anti-tank fire tomorrow, signaling a dangerous trajectory. The loss of a military phone to a Syrian civilian during the unrest adds a security dimension. The core question is whether current defensive arrangements for the north are sustainable or whether a different approach is needed.