Against Hezbollah.. "Fourth Division" Takes Measures to Avoid Tel Aviv's Anger
Prohibiting the hosting of Hezbollah elements and Iranian militias reflects the Syrian regime's confusion in managing its relationships with allies, and its effort to avoid direct confrontation with I
October 13, 2024, 10:07 pm

الفرقة الرابعة

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights revealed a series of precautionary measures taken by the Fourth Division, led by Major General Maher al-Assad, brother of Syrian regime president Bashar al-Assad, in a clear attempt to avoid repeated Israeli strikes, reflecting a state of confusion and weakness within the Syrian regime.

Observatory sources explained that the Division's leadership issued strict orders banning the transfer of weapons or hosting elements from Lebanese Hezbollah and Iranian militias inside its headquarters and bases. This highlights the confusion in Syrian regime policies and its frantic pursuit to avoid any provocation to Israel, even if at the expense of its relations with regional allies.

In a move reflecting further retreat, the Fourth Division prevented its forces deployed in Syrian areas from targeting the American or Israeli presence in the Golan. This decision comes in the wake of an Israeli targeting of a villa belonging to the Division near the town of Yaafour in rural Damascus at the end of last September, confirming the fragility of the regime's position and its inability to respond to Israeli aggressions.

The Fourth Division forces are distributed in the governorates of Damascus and its countryside, with a presence in Idlib and points in Deir ez-Zor. This wide spread makes it a potential target for Israeli strikes, which prompted it to take these defensive measures.

In a related context, the Syrian Observatory monitored intensive Israeli military movements near the border strip between Quneitra governorate and the Syrian Golan. These movements consisted of a large number of Israeli tanks and military vehicles stationed in the Golan Heights, in an explicit threat to the forces present on Syrian territory.

In a notable development, Israel has begun opening corridors in the Syrian Golan and detonating minefields along the ceasefire line several times over the past months, coinciding with the escalation of Israeli targeting, indicating Tel Aviv's determination to impose a new reality in the region.

Analysts view these developments as revealing the Syrian regime's inability to protect its territories and allies, highlighting the erosion of its ability to maneuver in the regional conflict, and confirming the deterioration of its influence in sensitive border areas, which may open the door to more foreign interventions in Syrian affairs.

Levant-Agencies

Israel Returns Livestock to Syrian Farmers.. Amid Damascus's Neglect of the Border American Reports Reveal Hamas' Planning of Gaza Attacks Since 2022

BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has announced its sponsorship of the “Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition (GU - IST Solutions), hosted by Gulf University at its main campus.
This strategic sponsorship reflects BENEFIT’s active role in advancing technological innovation and fostering sustainable solutions to future challenges. It also seeks to empower Bahraini youth by enhancing their skills, capabilities, and competitiveness in innovation and solution development—contributing meaningfully to the broader goals of sustainable development across all sectors.
As part of BENEFIT’s active involvement in the competition, the company has announced that Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication, will serve on the competition’s supervisory committee. Her upcoming participation reflects BENEFIT’s forward-looking commitment to championing academic and professional excellence.
Commenting on the occasion, Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication at BENEFIT, said, “We are privileged to support this pioneering initiative, which aligns seamlessly with BENEFIT’s enduring commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing the potential of Bahrain’s youth. Our participation is rooted in a deep sense of social responsibility and a firm belief in the pivotal role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future. Through such platforms, we seek to empower the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and foresight required to develop impactful solutions that address future challenges, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.”
Dr. Aseel Al Ayash Dean of the College of Engineering in Gulf University commented, “We extend our sincere gratitude to BENEFIT for their generous sponsorship and support of the Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition. This contribution plays an instrumental role in helping us achieve the strategic goals of this initiative, namely, cultivating a culture of innovation and sustainability, encouraging efforts that address the imperatives of sustainable development, and enhancing the practical and professional capabilities of our students and participants.”
The event will bring together a diverse spectrum of participants, including secondary school students, university undergraduates, engineers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, academic researchers, and subject matter experts representing a wide range of disciplines.
The competition seeks to inspire participants to develop and present innovative, sustainable technologies aimed at addressing pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. It encourages the formulation of business models that integrate advanced technological solutions with core principles of sustainability. Moreover, it serves as a platform for emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to contribute to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals, promote the ethos of responsible technology, and demonstrate its transformative potential across various sectors.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view a series of project presentations submitted by participants, covering diverse areas such as eco-friendly product design, smart and sustainable innovations, renewable energy technologies, water conservation and management, waste minimisation and recycling, green architectural solutions, and sustainable transportation systems. Outstanding projects will be formally recognised and awarded at the conclusion of the event.