Loading ...Syria: Which groups have been fighting each other and where?
Despite the recent coordination between opposition groups in the Military Operations Command (MOC) coalition led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the future shape of Syria remains uncertain due to historical hostilities and ongoing divisions among the different armed groups throughout the country. ACLED data highlights previous confrontations between these groups since April 2020, when the territorial control of the country was frozen (see maps below). Although Islamic State fighters no longer control territory in Syria, their interactions with key actors — including the Syrian Democratic Forces (QSD) — remain an important dimension of the conflict.
https://acleddata.com/2024/12/11/syria-which-groups-have-been-fighting-each-other-and-where/
Seems to be a good overview of rebel vs rebel group interactions. Does NOT discuss Israeli occupation of Syria territory currently unfolding.
Who is going to stop Israel from taking those parts of Syria that it wants? It seems that both Iran and Russia have wiped their hands clean of Syria. To quote Fully, Syria has become Mad Max territory. Russia can move its bases to Africa, perhaps Egypt, and Iran has Iraq between it and Syria. The Palestinians are the big losers. Perhaps Hezbollah as well, if they can’t find new ways to arm themselves. Syria’s collapse was shocking.
The GREATER ISRAEL project arises!
For now. it seems that way, but I see problems ahead. Number one, the two main contestants here are Iran and Israel. Israel’s ground forces are no better than most Arab armies, so this will be all about air power and air defences. Iran has very sophisticated air defence, and they have a growing alliance with Russia, which will allow them to increase its quality by leaps and bounds. Israel’s air defence is basically American, which is probably not as good as Irans, even without Russian help. Some Russian general said of the patriot missile system that it can’t even protect itself. The SMO has proved that to be true. Point two is about missile technology. Perhaps Israel has the slightest advantage. That will change, and perhaps already has, with solidified relations with Russia. Again, Russia’s missiles are generations ahead of America’s. Who knows? Russia might even open bases in Iran. That would be a game changer!
One more thing. Israels reputation has been trashed by its genocide program against the Palestinians. They are regarded as a pariah state. Their economy is in as poor shape as their reputation. Missiles will keep falling on them, maybe some by their new Syrian buddies. Their population will continue to decline, as no one will feel safe there, and they’ve lost about fifteen percent of their population already. Russian Jews make up about another fifteen percent of their population. I wonder how many of them are thinking about returning to Russia? Putin will welcome them with open arms.