By Afshain Afzal

The political and security situation in the Middle East especially Syria and Palestine including Golan Heights is too fragile to comment. Since weekend the US and Israeli forces carried out tens and hundreds of aerial strikes across Syria destroying military equipment and facilities. Some of the war mutations including helicopters and aircrafts etc were seen moving towards Iranian border through Iraq. Reports emitting from the Syria and coastal areas said that purposely American, Israeli and French forces destroyed Air Defence facilities, Radars, Monitoring facilities, Naval and Air Forces facilities, aircrafts and naval ships to exert maximum destruction as possible, causing Syria loss of billions of dollars. Statement by the UN Secretary General is hope for normalcy, “… the fall of the dictatorial regime, today the people of Syria can seize an historic opportunity to build a stable and peaceful future. The future of Syria is a matter for the Syrians to determine...”.

Some senior commanders including a Western ally said on the condition of anonymity, “… stage is being prepared in Africa and Asia to eliminate terrorists on the lines of elimination of Hamas and Palestinians in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria… our target would be Syria and Iraq followed by extremist Sunni population in Iranian border towns, Pakistan and Afghanistan.” They added, “Chapters of Al-Qaida, Islamic State (ISIS) and others will be opened to establish links of everyone with Internationally recognized terrorist organization.” There are reports that in three months period all sectors and regions would become active but much depends upon the policies of President-elect Donald Trump once he takes over the office.

Meanwhile, the Western players transferred huge cache of arms and ammunition to Syrian Kurds and Shiites homes. The leadership of Syrian Kurds, especially in Aleppo has moved to Israel, Iran and some airlifted to other destinations. Despite all out help, the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had to flee for Russia after giving orders to move out of Syria in the aircrafts provided by Western players. The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government following a stunning advance and fleeing remained more or less peaceful. To avoid tickling affects, Lebanon, Jordon and Israel have closed all land borders, cross border crossing with Syria. The western players are looking for a pluralistic constitution that preserves the human and civil rights and supports cultural, ethnic and religious diversity. The International Committee of the Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations have demanded safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians in Syria and foreigners. Iran has desired friendly relations between the Tehran and Damascus.

The Syrian interim government has announced amnesty to all including those Armed Forces and officials loyal to the previous government. Good relations with all the neghbouring countries including Iran to allow peace to prevail. Unlike pervious government of deposed President Bashar al-Assad, the new Syrian government will Islamic in foundation with full guarantees and freedom to the minorities, fulfilling all international obligations. It has been clarified that sectarianism and division with the Syrian nationals will be discouraged. The new constitution would be public friendly to rebuild Syrian Republic. All foreign organizations and bodies would be allowed to operate under the new law subject to respect to cultural and religious with transparency and accountability for the scrutiny of the masses and international organizations. It is high time that the foreign military deployment in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine and elsewhere must be withdrawn to allow peace return to the Middle East and the regions. The role of UNO and other humanitarians organizations is vital, not to fall pray self-engineered and factitious reports.