The Struggle Over Syria’s Alawite Coast Is Moving Into A New Stage

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Written by Damir Nazarov, published on IslamicWorldNews

The political crisis revolves around Sheikh Ghazal’s demand for federal autonomy, while the Takfiri regime in Damascus and figures like Rami Makhlouf insist on a “united Syria” within the existing framework. Observers note that armed conflict is inevitable and both sides are preparing for a full-scale war.

Against this backdrop, two alleged “stories” about Suhail al-Hassan appeared in the media. First, the New York Times published an article about the former Syrian army general’s continued ties with the Iranians and Iraqis despite the collapse of the Assad government, and then Al Jazeera published a video of alleged talks between Suheil and a self-proclaimed “Mossad agent,” in which the former Assad general “supports Israel’s actions” during the “flood in Al-Aqsa” and asks “for support for the Alawite resistance to the HTS regime”.

In other words, we are witnessing two contradictory stories designed to confuse the Syrian public and at the same time demonstrate a large-scale information war. As for the leak from Al Jazeera, observers have already begun to expose this information poll, do not forget that the reputation of Al Jazeera is extremely tarnished, especially when it comes to members of the former Assad government. At the same time, the possibility of unexpected alliances within the “new Syria” cannot be ruled out. Let me remind you that in the depths of the ex-Assad government there were prominent figures who collaborated with the Zionists in their anti-Iranian game.

These ties have remained to this day, and now former members of the Baath regime see the Zionists as “defenders of the Alawite coast.” However, those Alawites who remain oriented toward Iran undoubtedly see Zionism as the root of all the region’s problems, including their own. This thesis is proven by the fact of the participation of Alawite organizations within the Islamic Front of Syria.

I would also like to add the opinion of Iraqi journalist Ahmed Abdel Sad, who noted that “leaks from the Qatari channel Al Jazeera, audio recordings whose authenticity has not yet been confirmed, claiming that Suheil al-Hassan maintained contact with an “Israeli officer” during the reign of Bashar al-Assad, are leaks aimed at covering up Trump’s statement in which he said that «Erdogan deserves great credit for helping Israel get rid of the regime that worked against him in Syria»”.

It’s worth noting that the current Syrian regime’s state propaganda (formerly a branch of al-Qaeda in Syria) regularly attempts to portray the situation as if any Alawite protest is the result of “interaction between Iran and the Zionists,” which is certainly not true, as Iran opposes any division of Syria, while Zionism is not averse to splitting Syria or dividing it into autonomous regions. The Tahrir al-Sham regime, of course, won’t tell the whole truth. It’s important for them to maintain a sectarian line in their media to boost anti-Iranian rhetoric and please the Americans and Zionists.

Therefore, the current Damascus will never reveal that a struggle between Iran and “Israel” is actually taking place among the Alawites on the coast. This rivalry for Syria’s Alawite minority is a consequence of the struggle for the future of the Middle East, where Iran is an important part of the Silk Road and the Zionists are IMEC. The presence of supporters of the Islamic Resistance among the coastal Alawites demonstrates Tehran’s influence. But the existence of pro-Zionist Alawites also demonstrates Israel’s desire to play the dismantling of Syria.

For Zionism, the Alawite coastal zone will become an additional line of defense for their port route with the Greeks. Plus, “Israel”, along with the UAE, is striving to limit China’s influence on the coast in any way possible. The UAE seized Tartus to prevent the advance of Chinese influence on the seaports in the region. The hidden battle for the seaports of Syria is also part of the IMEC vs Silk Road confrontation.

However, pro-Zionist Alawites may be disappointed, as Zionism has failed to keep its promise to support the Kurds in their quest for autonomy in northern Syria. “Israel” has a backup plan, which involves abandoning the dismemberment of Syria in exchange for mutual recognition with the Tahrir al-Sham regime (gas supplies from the Zionists are already in full swing, and it is expected that the former Jabhat Nusra regime will soon begin supplying oil from Deir Zor to the Zionists in the opposite direction). After this, the Damascus jihadists can count on a place within the IMEC. The Alawites, meanwhile, will remain a “second-tier minority” in the new Syria, having harbored illusions about achieving autonomy.

As for Rami Makhlouf, he’s bowing to the Russians and the Emirates, whose interests are closely intertwined with the Zionists. Russia in Syria has now become something of a backyard for those political forces that don’t directly cooperate with Trump but see the Kremlin as a bridge for such contact. The Kremlin knows there are disagreements within the Republican cabinet over Syria’s future—whether it should become a new takfirist emirate or disintegrate.

In any case, Trump’s final word is now crucial for the Kremlin. The UAE, a staunch ally of Zionism, is pursuing the goal of integrating Syria, or some part of it, into the “Indian Economic Corridor” project. Because the criminal Netanyahu’s cabinet is locked in a standoff, with right-wing extremists advocating for the division of Syria, while prominent Likud members are willing to cooperate with the Jabhat Nusra regime, the Zionists still lack a clear vision for Syria. Consequently, the UAE faces a similar problem. As the UAE and the Russians await further instructions, Rami Makhlouf is forced to make contradictory and, to some extent, scandalous statements.

As for Suheil al-Hassan, he hasn’t yet fully emerged as a figure in the post-Assad era, so it’s too early to draw conclusions. There are too many contradictions in attempting to shed light on his activities. Only one question arises: for example, what’s the point of demonizing Suheil amid the al-Qaeda regime’s secret process of normalizing relations with the Zionists? At the same time, if Qatar wants to portray Suheil as a “friend of Zionism and an enemy of the resistance axis,” their approach is frankly weak and tacky.

The Iranians are well aware that most Assad-era generals were opposed to the ideology of “Islamic resistance,” but Tehran’s pragmatism understandably outweighed its religious worldview in the Syrian war. Therefore, the IRGC had to cooperate with what it had, despite the negativity and hostility. The Syrian case is neither the first nor likely the last in the IRGC’s history.

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