Israel’s Syria strikes expose push for regional hegemony: Marwan Bishara

Al Jazeera's senior political analyst Marwan Bishara condemned Israel's strikes on Syria as "vulgar exhibitionism" aimed at asserting regional hegemony, speaking from Paris. He argued Israel exploits minority divisions under false pretexts of protection, just as colonial powers historically did, while deflecting from Gaza's genocide. Bishara noted Damascus' Druze community prefers Syrian unity despite Israeli interference, comparing it to failed attempts to divide Kurds. He warned Arab states' predictable rhetorical condemnations mask dangerous impotence against Israeli aggression. Bishara highlighted Israel's decades-old doctrine of weakening Arab states through minority manipulation, now escalating to challenge US dominance in the region. Bishara stressed international law's daily "death" in Israel, citing unprecedented attacks near Syria's presidential palace. While acknowledging Druze communities' complex histories across borders, he emphasised their predominant anti-colonial, nationalist tendencies. The strikes, he concluded, reflect Israel's unchecked arrogance amid global inaction. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Syria #Israel #IsraelAttacksSyria #IsraelSyriaTensions #UnitedStates #DonaldTrump #SyriaUnrest #Damascus #GolanHeights #SyriaClashes #DruzeMinority #SyriaSectarianViolence