The Fallout: Examining Israel's Latest Syria Operation

On September 8 , 2024 , the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) executed one of the most daring and complex operations in its history: a deep-penetration commando raid into Syria targeting an underground missile-production facility near Masyaf, codenamed Deep Layer. Alleged classified documents belonging to Bashar al-Assad’s regime and uncovered after its fall offer a glimpse into a covert “mechanism” managed by Russia to limit Israeli military intervention in Syria . Senior Israeli officials reportedly held secret talks with Jordanian military brass late last week on the fallout that arose from the ousting of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad from power,. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out strikes on more than 300 targets in Syria over several days in the wake of the Assad regime’s fall on December 8 . The strikes aimed at key military. Israel’s statements and actions are evidence that it welcomes the fall of a key piece in the Iran-led Axis of Resistance, but also that it is wary of the rebel groups that have seized power in. Israel will step up airstrikes on Syrian stores of advanced weaponry, Israeli officials said on Monday, and keep a "limited" troop presence on the ground, hoping to head off any threat that could. Israel ’ s offensive in southern Syria goes far beyond a routine counterterrorism operation . Reports indicate that, deploying a mix of air and naval power, the Israeli military has taken out Syrian military bases as well as radar infrastructure and naval facilities. The fall of Assad ’ s regime and the withdrawal of Iranian forces mark a transformative moment for Syria and the Middle East. Israel’s intensified military actions and territorial ambitions further complicate the path to stability. Since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024 Israeli military operations in Syria have escalated significantly, reaching fresh intensity in early 2025 . These operations have primarily targeted strategic military sites where groups linked to Iran and Hezbollah were present and active.