Middle East erupts as Syria, Egypt, Turkey, Yemen clash with Israel

The Middle East is on fire again. Syria, Egypt, Turkey, and now Yemen are in an uproar over Israel’s latest moves, and the situation is deteriorating fast. The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime has left Syria in chaos, and Israel has taken advantage, securing positions in the country’s south under the pretext of self-defense. The interim Syrian government calls it an invasion. The United Nations cries violation of the 1974 ceasefire. But Israel is playing its own game, and no one is stopping them.

Turkey is furious. Ankara sees Israel’s maneuvers as a direct challenge, a dangerous precedent that could reshape regional power dynamics. Turkish officials accuse Israel of destabilizing Syria at a time when Turkey is trying to cement its own influence. Turkey isn’t just talking. Erdogan has played the long game, expanding military reach and deepening ties with Syria’s factions. Now, Israel is testing that resolve.

Egypt isn’t staying quiet either. Cairo has issued sharp condemnations of Israel’s military activity and is scrambling to restore some semblance of control. Behind closed doors, Egyptian officials are working the diplomatic channels, trying to mediate between Israel and Hamas before the entire region ignites. But words and peace talks mean little when war drums are beating.

And now Yemen has entered the mix. The Houthi movement, backed by Iran, has launched a barrage of rockets, ballistic missiles, and drones at Israel. The group is firmly aligned with Hezbollah and Hamas under the so-called “Axis of Resistance,” aiming to counter Israel’s military actions in Gaza and beyond. So far, most of their attacks have been intercepted or have fallen short. But that’s not the point. This is about sending a message. The Houthis have vowed to keep firing until what they call “Israeli aggression” ceases.

The real question is whether this is a prelude to something bigger. Middle Eastern conflicts don’t simmer for long. They boil over. The alliances are shifting, and the battlefield is being drawn. Syria is leaderless, Turkey is maneuvering, Egypt is hedging, Yemen is escalating, and Israel is pushing boundaries. The next flashpoint may already be here.

Air traffic has been halted at Ben Gurion Airport east of Tel Aviv.

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Yemen bombs Israel in broad daylight.
The launch of two ballistic missiles from Yemen triggered air raid sirens in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and central Israel. pic.twitter.com/TLC207Boy3

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