Extreme caution needed as Israel supports Russia remaining in Syria
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Sophie Kobzantsev: Israel needs to be very careful with Russia. I don’t think they’ll abandon Iran so fast. Iran and Russia worked closely in Syria, and while Iran may no longer have a foothold there, their cooperation continues in other areas.
Israel wants Russia in Syria because we know how to work with the Russians. The security understanding between us is comfortable.
Israel must ensure its own security interests are protected — to maintain demilitarization and a buffer zone — in coordination with the U.S.
