[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Eva J. Koulouriotis | إيفا كولوريوتي [@evacool_](/creator/twitter/evacool_) on x 12.6K followers Created: 2025-07-20 19:32:44 UTC In late 2016, Assad regime forces, supported by Russian warplanes and multinational militias affiliated with the IRGC, gained complete control of the strategic city of Aleppo in northern Syria. After this important victory, Assad turned his attention to southern Syria, where the provinces of Daraa and Quneitra were largely controlled by the Syrian armed opposition, supported by the MOC room, which did not pose any threat to northern Israel. Assad and his allies were certain that any major military operation in these two provinces would require coordination and a green light from the Israeli government. Indeed, in May 2018, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Jerusalem and met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The Syrian file was at the top of the meeting’s agenda. Lavrov presented the plans of the Syrian regime, supported by Moscow and Iranian-backed militias to take control of southern Syria. Netanyahu was clear that Israel would not accept the presence of Iranian-backed militias on the Golan Heights border. Indeed, the two sides reached an understanding whereby Israel would agree to Assad’s control of southern Syria on the condition that Iranian-backed militias would withdraw XX kilometers from the northern Israeli border after the operation. Months after the visit, Assad took control of southern Syria, and Iranian-backed militias spread throughout the region. Hezbollah then established advanced positions on Israel's northern border on the Syrian side, even in the Jabata al-Khashab area, less than a kilometer from the disengagement zone. Of course, Russia evaded pressuring the Iranian-backed militias to abide by the agreement, claiming its inability to force Iran to comply with these terms. Israel found itself facing a hot border that could explode at any moment. This reality prompted the Israeli government to search for a plan to establish a demilitarized and safe zone in southern Syria. This is where the importance of the Druze in south Syria for Israel came from. 4/ XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [syria](/topic/syria) [Post Link](https://x.com/evacool_/status/1947016845740888564)
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Eva J. Koulouriotis | إيفا كولوريوتي @evacool_ on x 12.6K followers
Created: 2025-07-20 19:32:44 UTC
In late 2016, Assad regime forces, supported by Russian warplanes and multinational militias affiliated with the IRGC, gained complete control of the strategic city of Aleppo in northern Syria. After this important victory, Assad turned his attention to southern Syria, where the provinces of Daraa and Quneitra were largely controlled by the Syrian armed opposition, supported by the MOC room, which did not pose any threat to northern Israel. Assad and his allies were certain that any major military operation in these two provinces would require coordination and a green light from the Israeli government. Indeed, in May 2018, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Jerusalem and met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The Syrian file was at the top of the meeting’s agenda. Lavrov presented the plans of the Syrian regime, supported by Moscow and Iranian-backed militias to take control of southern Syria. Netanyahu was clear that Israel would not accept the presence of Iranian-backed militias on the Golan Heights border. Indeed, the two sides reached an understanding whereby Israel would agree to Assad’s control of southern Syria on the condition that Iranian-backed militias would withdraw XX kilometers from the northern Israeli border after the operation. Months after the visit, Assad took control of southern Syria, and Iranian-backed militias spread throughout the region. Hezbollah then established advanced positions on Israel's northern border on the Syrian side, even in the Jabata al-Khashab area, less than a kilometer from the disengagement zone. Of course, Russia evaded pressuring the Iranian-backed militias to abide by the agreement, claiming its inability to force Iran to comply with these terms. Israel found itself facing a hot border that could explode at any moment. This reality prompted the Israeli government to search for a plan to establish a demilitarized and safe zone in southern Syria. This is where the importance of the Druze in south Syria for Israel came from. 4/
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