Israel’s surprise strike on a Syrian airbase raises a much bigger question: What threat does Jerusalem see emerging under Syria’s new leadership? This episode breaks down Israel’s growing concerns about Syria’s jihadist-led government, its relationships with Turkey, Qatar and Russia and its decision to retain nuclear material.
You’ll learn why Israel’s post-Oct. 7 security doctrine increasingly favors stopping potential threats before they develop, and why that approach is putting Jerusalem at odds with Washington’s strategy of engagement.
Watch to understand the power struggle quietly reshaping Syria and Israel’s northern frontier.
