According to the assessment of Col. (Ret.) Dr. Jacques Neria, a senior researcher at the Jerusalem Center for Foreign and Security Affairs, the historic event is an earthquake that changes the regional balance, especially for Hezbollah which finds itself weakened.
According to him, "This creates an opportunity for Israel to integrate into new circles in the Middle East, but we must be careful and not rush to act."
In a dramatic development in the Syrian civil war, Bashar Assad's regime has fallen this morning (Sunday) after 58 years of rule by the Assad family. According to Col. (Res.) Dr. Jacques Neriah, a senior researcher at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, this historic event is a seismic shift that alters the regional balance, particularly for Hezbollah, which now finds itself weakened. He states, "This creates an opportunity for Israel to engage in new circles in the Middle East, but we must be cautious and not rush to act."
Dr. Neriah explains that the new rebel leadership under Abu Muhammad al-Julani is attempting to soften the organization's image, which is designated as a terrorist group by the United States: "Based on his actions, he does not intend to target state institutions and has decided to bypass two Shiite towns. This indicates an intention to appear more state-like."