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Russia and Israel both want Iran out of Syria, but for different reasons

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Published: 12 May 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Jerusalem sees an opportunity created by diplomatic and corona uncertainty; Kremlin needs Iran out of Syria to reap the rewards of its strategic investment

Israel’s strategy in Syria is less coherent than it seems (Jerusalem Post)
JONATHAN SPYER: Defence Minister Naftali Bennett seems to have identified the expulsion of Iran from Syria as a clear and achievable goal.

Israel's fight with Iran knows no coronavirus crisis (Ynet)
With war-torn Syria further weakened by the epidemic, Tehran scrambling to reassert regional power and Moscow struggling to justify its investment in Assad, Jerusalem sees now is the time for decisive action

Russia wants a lucrative diplomatic victory in Syria; Iran and Assad are in its way (Haaretz)
President Assad is squeezing his billionaire cousin to pay for Russia's expenses; Kremlin needs Iran out of Syria to reap the rewards of its strategic investment

Photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar Assad, 2017 (Mikhail Klimentyev/AP)
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