Unexpected Calm in Northern Israel: How Syria and Hezbollah's Weakening Brought Peace

Recent shifts in power in Syria and Lebanon have brought an unexpected calm to Northern Israel. For over a year, residents have enjoyed a relative peace, a stark contrast to the previous years of constant rocket fire and military action. This change is attributed to the weakening of Hezbollah, following targeted operations by Israeli forces that eliminated key leaders and damaged their infrastructure. The fall of the Assad regime in Syria, also impacted the region's stability. "This is the greatest opportunity for change in the region since Hezbollah's founding," says Boaz Shapira, a researcher at the Alma Center, a think tank located near the Israeli-Lebanese border. This newfound peace has also allowed members of the Druze religious minority in Syria to cross the border into Israel for religious holidays, a previously unthinkable event. The video concludes on a note of cautious optimism, highlighting the potential for lasting peace and stability in the region, though the situation remains complex.