Israeli Policy Toward Syria and the Druze: Security, Power, and Diplomacy - Kan 11 Interview

Miri analyzes the current situation in southern Syria, focusing on the dynamic involving Ahmad Ashura (Mohammad al-Julani), now effectively controlling parts of Syria, and the broader implications of recent Syrian military deployments against the Druze population. Addressing Prime Minister Netanyahu's messaging on Israel's forceful intervention to protect the Druze and enforce red lines, Miri expresses empathy for Israeli Druze but challenges the idea that only military power secures Israel’s interests. She emphasizes the need for diplomacy and a broader, more nuanced security strategy that goes beyond force, pointing out that recent Israeli attacks in Damascus were an unprecedented escalation. Responding to international perspectives, particularly a former UK ambassador's mischaracterization of the Druze, Miri corrects misconceptions about Druze identity and stresses that a stable Syria, even under Assad, is preferable to a fractured one—but makes clear that Syria's instability stems from its own internal conflicts, not Israeli actions. She concludes by advocating for leveraging Israel’s strength towards regional diplomatic efforts rather than relying solely on displays of military might.