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VISTORBELITUNG.COM,Idlib, Syria – In a concerning development, unconfirmed reports suggest that fighters affiliated with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the dominant group in Syria's northwestern Idlib, have issued a grave threat against Israel. The threat states that if Israeli warplanes and drones continue to target HTS leadership in Suwayda, Syria, they will launch an invasion of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
This threat comes amid escalating regional tensions and adds a new layer of complexity to an already volatile conflict. Specific details regarding the alleged Israeli strikes mentioned in the threat remain unclear, as Israel generally neither confirms nor denies such operations. However, if true, this marks a significant rhetorical escalation from a group primarily focused on the internal Syrian conflict.
Even more startling are reports that HTS is reportedly planning to join the Iran-led "Axis of Resistance," including Hezbollah in Lebanon and groups like the Houthis in Yemen and Hamas in Gaza, in confronting Israeli occupation forces.
Such an alliance would represent a monumental strategic shift for HTS. The group has historically been considered an adversary of the Iran-backed Assad regime in Syria. Should HTS indeed align itself with Iran-aligned factions, it could drastically alter the dynamics of the regional conflict and create a new front against Israel.
This potential alliance raises several critical questions Is this threat mere rhetoric or an indication of serious intent? HTS is known for its military capabilities within Syria, but launching an assault on Israel from Syria would be an incredibly high-risk endeavor with unpredictable consequences.
To what extent have the ties between HTS and the "Axis of Resistance" developed? Such an ideological and strategic pivot would require significant negotiation and alignment.
How will Israel respond to these threats and the potential alliance? Israel has consistently stated it will not tolerate the presence of Iran or its proxies near its borders.
The situation in southern Syria and along the Israeli border remains tense, with ongoing reports of airstrikes and military activity. If the threats and reports of HTS joining this anti-Israel alliance prove true, it could trigger an unprecedented wave of violence and instability in the Middle East.