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Spotlight on Syria (After the Fall of the Assad Regime) February 19 – 26, 2025

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s remarks that Israel would act to demilitarize southern Syria and protect the Druze community sparked anger in Syria. Demonstrations were held in southern Syria as well as in Damascus and other sites across the country. Syrian President al-Sharaa (Abu Muhammad al-Julani) told Druze officials that there was no justification for Israel's escalated rhetoric and his country was not interested in war. Two people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Syria; Druze officers and soldiers announced they were joining the al-Suwayda military council. The major Druze factions distanced themselves from the council and warned of "complications."; The National Dialogue Conference for the establishment of a temporary constitution and the creation of a foundation for the new regime convened in Damascus and called for the preservation of the country’s unity and sovereignty. President al-Sharaa vowed to forcefully confront anyone who threatened the country’s security; Syrian security forces prevented weapons from being smuggled from Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Spotlight on Iran and the Shiite Axis (February 19 – 26, 2025)

An Iranian delegation with the participation of the Majles speaker, the foreign minister, and the IRGC deputy commander attended the funeral ceremony of former Hezbollah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah and his designated replacement, Hashem Safi al-Din, in Beirut. During their visit to Beirut, the Majles speaker and the foreign minister met with senior Lebanese government officials and Hezbollah secretary-general Naim Qassem; In the wake of Nasrallah’s funeral, the Iranian Supreme Leader and the IRGC commander reiterated the achievements of the “resistance” and its determination to continue the campaign against Israel; The delegation of senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) figures continued its visit to Tehran and met with senior Iranian officials; The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and Iran’s vice president for strategic affairs declared that Israel’s continued military presence in southern Syria would lead to the Syrian people’s resistance against it; US officials said that the Houthis launched a surface-to-air missile against a US fighter jet over the Red Sea for the first time. There were no casualties. The Houthis did not confirm but made it clear that they have a legitimate right to intercept American planes.
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Spotlight on the Israel-Palestinian Conflict (February 18 – 25 , 2025)

Hamas transferred the bodies of four murdered Israeli hostages and six living hostages, including two who had been held in the Gaza Strip for more than a decade. Due to the release "ceremonies" and Hamas' failure to transfer the body of a female hostage at the agreed time, Israel delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners. Hamas accused Israel of violating the agreement but claimed they were prepared to negotiate on the second phase; Hamas figure Musa Abu Marzouq claimed he would not have supported the October 7, 2023 attack [and massacre] had he known the extent of the damage that would be visited on the Gaza Strip. Hamas rushed to claim his remarks had been taken out of context; Reportedly, the Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza will include restrictions and oversight on the weapons of "the resistance."; A senior delegation of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) visited Iran and met with regime leaders; Three explosive devices blew up on empty buses in the central Israeli cities of Bat Yam and Holon. Two additional explosive devices were discovered before they could be detonated. There were no casualties. Israeli security forces continued extensive counter-terrorism operations in northern Samaria, including the use of tanks for the first time in 22 years; Reportedly, the American administration halted funding to the Palestinian Authority's security forces, significantly impacting their capabilities.
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Summary of Terrorist Events, January 2025

During January 2025 fighting continued in the Gaza Strip, Judea and Samaria, along with Houthi attacks from Yemen. On January 19, 2025, a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip went into effect, also bringing an end to Houthi attacks. The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah held firm, and pro-Iranian militias in Iraq did not attack Israel; Israel, Judea, and Samaria: Palestinian terrorists carried out five attacks in which three Israelis were killed. Israeli security forces continued counterterrorism operations throughout Judea and Samaria and launched a large-scale operation in northern Samaria; Gaza Strip: Until the ceasefire on January 19 went into effect, 11 rockets were fired into Israeli territory. Targeted killings of leading military figures in Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) continued. Hamas confirmed the deaths of its military wing chief, Mohammed Deif, and other senior military leaders; Shi'ite militias: The Houthis claimed responsibility for 18 missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets (until January 19, 2025).
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Spotlight on Terrorism: Lebanon and Hezbollah (February 17 – 24, 2025)

Hezbollah held a funeral for its former secretary general, Hassan Nasrallah, and his designated successor, Hashem Safi al-Din, in Beirut. Hundreds of thousands of people attended, including an Iranian delegation led by the foreign minister and the speaker of the Majlis, as well as foreign delegations affiliated with the "resistance axis." The Lebanese president and prime minister did not attend the ceremony. the speaker of the Lebanese Parliament was the highest-ranking government representative; Hezbollah’ secretary general, Na’im Qassem (who did not attend the funeral), said the organization would follow Nasrallah's "legacy" and continue on the path of "resistance," adding that they would continue to support the Palestinians. He claimed Hezbollah had demonstrated resilience and agreed to the ceasefire because they did not wish to continue fighting without a "political horizon"; The IDF completed its withdrawal from south Lebanon, except for a presence at five strategic points near the border with Israel. Even after the withdrawal, IDF forces continued operations to prevent Hezbollah from strengthening its presence and military capabilities in south Lebanon. Senior Lebanese government officials said they would continue diplomatic efforts to secure the full withdrawal of Israel; Senior Lebanese officials met with the Iranians who arrived for Nasrallah’s funeral. Lebanese President Aoun told them his country was weary of the wars of other countries and called on foreign nations not to interfere in its internal affairs.
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Spotlight on Iran and the Shiite Axis (February 12 – 19, 2025)

The Lebanese authorities’ decision to suspend Iranian flights to Beirut for fear that they are carrying funds for Hezbollah was the focus of diplomatic contacts between the two countries. Israel’s Foreign Minister revealed that Iran is also trying to smuggle money for Hezbollah through Turkey and in cooperation with it; Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei and Foreign Minister Araghchi met in Tehran with the leadership of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The two condemned Trump’s plan to evacuate the residents of the Gaza Strip; The Iranian foreign minister’s special representative for the Middle East claimed that Iran and the new regime in Syria were exchanging messages. Sources in Syria denied this; The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman denied reports of Iranian military assistance to the Houthis after it was reported that the “legitimate” Yemeni army had thwarted an attempt to smuggle Iranian-made weapons, including cruise missiles and drones.
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