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However, the recent escalation, with Israeli strikes inside Syria and the involvement of unidentified militia groups, suggests that regional peace remains fragile. Israeli concerns about the presence of Islamist militias, such as HTS (Huras al-Din), establishing themselves in southern Syria near the borders, persist. Israel’s repeated strikes near Damascus and the border regions underscore its determination to prevent hostile actors from gaining a foothold.
The Broader Regional and Global Implications
The dynamics highlighted in Gaza and Syria are reflective of broader geopolitical shifts. In Gaza, the emergence of clan-based forces challenging Hamas’s authority underscores the fragmentation and local power struggles that threaten to destabilize the already volatile territory.