Israel opposed the agreement on ceasefire in Syria
Benjamin Netanyahu Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters after his meeting with the President of France Emmanuel Macron on Sunday, July 16 that Israel opposes the agreement on ceasefire in the South of Syria, made by the United States and Russia, as it underpins the Iranian presence in a neighboring country. This writes the newspaper Haaretz. A senior Israeli official said, asking not to name his name that Israel knows about Iran’s intentions to significantly expand its presence in Syria. According to him, Tehran is not only interested in sending advisers to Syria, but also in the increase of the contingent of the armed forces, including the establishment of the air base for Iranian aircraft, as well as a naval base. “This changes the landscape of the region, in comparison with what was until now,” said the official. The agreement provided for the establishment of zones of de-escalation, or safe