This week, the Middle East witnessed unprecedented military action as both Israeli and U.S. forces conducted targeted campaigns in Syria to neutralize key threats. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the success of Operation Arrow of Bashan, a massive air campaign that dismantled most of Syria’s strategic weapons arsenal. Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted dozens of precision airstrikes to eliminate ISIS camps and operatives in central Syria.

The IDF operation, spanning over 350 airstrikes, targeted anti-aircraft systems, missile launchers, and naval assets across key locations, including Damascus, Latakia, and Tartus. The scale of the strikes has drawn comparisons to Israel’s actions during the Six-Day War. Defense Minister Israel Katz affirmed Israel’s resolve, stating:
“The IDF has acted in recent days to attack and destroy strategic capabilities that threaten the State of Israel. Whoever follows in Assad's footsteps will end up like...