Netanyahu calls fall of Assad regime in Syria historic while warning of potential dangers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria, calling it a "historic" event. He attributed this change to Israeli military actions against Iran and Hezbollah, Assad's main supporters. Netanyahu acknowledged the dangers posed by the regime's collapse, including the abandonment of Syrian army positions near Israel's border. He stated that the Israeli Defense Forces would take control of these areas to prevent potential threats. He extended a "hand of peace" to various groups in Syria, expressing a desire for peaceful relations with those who seek coexistence with Israel.