Inside Israel’s strategy in post-Assad Syria

More than a year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Israel’s intervention in southern Syria has evolved far beyond an immediate security response. Through military strikes, territorial expansion, and efforts to shape the post-Assad political order, Israel has steadily increased its influence inside Syria as the new government continues to consolidate power. As military infrastructure, security zones, and settlement activity continue to expand, a growing debate is emerging over whether what began as a temporary measure is becoming a long-term occupation