Why Israel Attacked Syria
For weeks, Israel has engaged in back-channel talks over a diplomatic agreement with the Syrian government. Its strikes on Damascus this week highlight a lack of strategic clarity. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Israel
Topics: Israel, clarity, strategic, highlight, Damascus, strikes, government, Syrian, agreement, diplomatic, talks, back-channel, engaged, weeks, Syria, Attacked
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/world/middleeast/israel-syria-druse-diplomacy.html