Israel Eyes the New Syrian Landscape: Concerns Over Turkish-Qatari Influence and Shifting Power Dynamics

08 June 2025, 3:14 AM

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المشهد السوري الجديد - new Syrian Landscape — الوكالة العربية السورية للأنباء - سانا

The Israeli website “Walla” has published a report analyzing the new Syrian landscape following the fall of the Assad regime, warning of its potential implications for Israel. The report focuses on the expanding Turkish and Qatari presence inside Syria, the nature of the new leadership under Ahmad al-Sharaa, and includes select reader reactions regarding the future of Israel’s relationship with the new Syrian government.

المشهد السوري الجديد - The new Syrian Landscape — الوكالة العربية السورية للأنباء – سانا

Tel Aviv’s Calculations: The Roles of Turkey and Qatar

The report indicates that Israel views the current Syrian transition as a potential threat, particularly due to the growing influence of Turkey and Qatar. According to the site, Ankara and Doha did not wait for the war to end before providing military and financial support to opposition factions. Both countries are now investing in reconstruction efforts and are seeking a defined stake in post-Assad Syria — a development Israel finds concerning.

التحولات السورية - Syrian transition — الوكالة العربية السورية للأنباء – سانا

The New Syrian Landscape

The report describes the current phase in Syria as one focused on restoring security and rule of law under the leadership of Ahmad al-Sharaa. Following the recent lifting of U.S. sanctions, the new administration is attempting to rebuild state institutions. This transition comes amid increased activity by various regional actors, signaling a reshaping of influence within Syria — a dynamic that may not align with Israeli interests, according to the analysis.

رفع العقوبات - lifting of U.S. sanctions — الوكالة العربية السورية للأنباء – سانا

Mixed Israeli Reactions to Syria’s Transition

Reader comments on the report reflect a range of opinions. Some see the fall of Assad as an opportunity for potential cooperation with the new leadership. Others express concern over regional interference, including possible involvement by Saudi Arabia or local groups such as the Druze, which could complicate the future stability of the region.