Syrian army chants for Gaza on Liberation Day revive tensions with Israel

Chants voiced by Syrian army soldiers in support of Gaza during Liberation Day celebrations have brought renewed tension between Damascus and Israel, opening the door to varied political interpretations about their meaning and impact on the regional scene.

Observers said the slogans carried a clear message at a sensitive moment, while analysts offered broader explanations about the limits of any Israeli response and whether the tension could turn into action on the ground.

Political analyst Basel Marawi ruled out the possibility of Israel launching a military confrontation with Syria, explaining that after more than two years of the Gaza war, it “has not managed to achieve its goals, as the front there remains open and unresolved.”

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He added that the fronts that “Netanyahu boasts about fighting in — the West Bank, Lebanon, Yemen, Iran and Syria — have not produced any achievements,” while Netanyahu is facing “a domestic crisis as elections draw near.”

He noted that Netanyahu “needs an external victory to strengthen his popularity,” especially after “President Trump’s efforts to spare him from trial did not succeed.”

Marawi also said that the experience of Beit Jinn and the emergence of early popular resistance there make Netanyahu more inclined to issue fiery statements aimed at “the Israeli public,” speaking about changing the Middle East, expressing concern for Syria’s Druze community, and claiming to protect them.

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