Preparations underway to divide Syria into 4 parts! Israel’s ‘David Corridor’ plan creates a stir

The Middle East is once again on the boil. First there was a 12-day war between Israel and Iran, now Israel’s ‘David Corridor’ plan has created turmoil within Syria. Turkey, Iran and other countries are expressing serious concern about this, because this plan points towards breaking up Syria.

The biggest concern behind this alleged plan of Israel is that it is moving towards fulfilling the dream of ‘Greater Israel’. Although Israel has not officially confirmed this plan, its military steps and strategic activities are giving strength to this idea.

What is ‘David Corridor’?

According to a BBC report, the David Corridor is a strategic route that connects Israel to the Druze-populated areas in the south of Syria and from there directly reaches the Kurdish areas of northern Syria. That is, Israel wants to create a belt through which it can establish a permanent influence within Syria. Many experts associate this plan with the idea of Greater Israel. An idea in which Israel’s borders are said to extend from the Nile to the Euphrates.

Can Syria be divided into 4 parts?

Abdulkadir Selvi, a columnist for Turkey’s leading newspaper Hurriyet, believes that according to Israel’s plan, Syria can be divided into four parts: the Druze state in the south, the Alawite area in the west, the Sunni Arab state in the center and the Kurdish state in the north, which will be managed by the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces).

What is Israel’s intention?

According to the BBC, Israel’s argument is that it only wants the security of its borders, especially from the Iranian-backed groups present in Syria. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has said many times that he will not tolerate any hostile force on the northern border. At the same time, there has also been talk of supporting the Druze community. But critics believe that Israel’s real intention is to weaken Syria’s power so that small independent or semi-independent areas can be formed there, some of which can also be allies of Israel.

Why is Turkey worried?

Turkey has long been supporting the central government of Syria. Ankara fears that if the Kurdish and Druze communities get autonomy, it will not only break the integrity of Syria, but will also affect Turkey’s own Kurdish affairs. Turkish President Erdogan clearly said on July 17 that he will not allow Syria to be divided. Turkey’s state media has also reacted strongly to Israel’s military activities.

The disintegration of Syria is not only a concern for Turkey, but other countries as well. Iran and Russia have already considered Israel’s military intervention a violation of their sovereignty. While the US, which is a major ally of Israel, is advising restraint on this issue.