In Netanyahu’s new Middle East, Syria could become Israel’s biggest strategic gain
- Posted on March 14, 2025
- By CNN
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In Netanyahu’s new Middle East, Syria could become Israel’s biggest strategic gain

Just hours after Islamist rebels ousted longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in December, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood at edge of the occupied Golan Heights and looked out over Syria. The historic downfall will create “very important opportunities” for Israel, he said in a video message.