The events in Syria have been dramatic, but we should be cautious in our assessments as to what happens next . Iran loses guaranteed access to the Mediterranean, but may regroup with its proxies in Iraq and Yemen. For BBC InDepth, we asked a range of experts to share their analysis of why the conflict has escalated, and what might happen next . What is Israel’s long-term goal in Lebanon? Israel’s persistent and escalating attacks – most notably the April 2025 strikes on targets adjacent to al-Shara’s presidential palace – look less preventative and more like an increasingly brazen attempt to goad Syria into a war. Israel has carried out its first airstrikes in Syria in nearly a month, saying it hit weapons belonging to the government in retaliation for the firing of two projectiles towards Israel . 4 days ago · Israel in ‘advanced talks’ for deal to end hostilities with Syria , says senior official Pact would fall short of full peace, with Syrian officials said to prefer limited deal; FM Sa’ar. With the fall of the regime headed by dictator Bashar Assad in Syria , Israel is watching closely to see what happens next in Syria . Analysts say that changes in the neighboring country. To prevent terror groups from commandeering former Syrian air defense sites, chemical weapons stockpiles, and missile warehouses along Syria ’s Mediterranean coast, Israel has conducted more than 500 targeted airstrikes since the collapse of the Assad regime. Ramped-up Israeli air attacks on Syria are expected to continue as the war on Gaza – the current main driver of significantly heightened conflicts across the region – shows no immediate signs of. Israel reportedly struck 500 Syrian military targets since Assad's overthrow in what Israeli officials say is a campaign to ensure strategic weapons systems don't end up in the hands of bad.
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