"Khaybar, Khaybar": Following IDF strikes in the buffer zone, anti-Semitic protests took place in Syria

Following IDF strikes in the buffer zone in southern Syria, anti-Israel protests took place across the country over the weekend, featuring anti-Semitic chants, the burning of the Israeli flag, and threats. The protests occurred in strongholds of President al-Sharaa.

Following IDF strikes in the buffer zone in southern Syria, anti-Israel protests took place across the country over the weekend. The protests occurred in strongholds of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, during which anti-Semitic chants were heard. In Idlib in northwestern Syria, protesters shouted: "Zionist, be patient, in Syria we will dig your grave." In Homs in central Syria, they voiced the famous chant "Khaybar, Khaybar, Jews, the army of Muhammad will return." In Al-Hasakah Governorate in northeastern Syria, protesters chanted "We will yet eat in the heart of Tel Aviv" and set fire to the Israeli flag. Last week, it was published on Kan News that Damascus fears Israeli action before the elections. The Lebanese newspaper "Al-Modon," owned by Qatar, reported this week that Israel has increased the arming of Druze in the As-Suwayda Governorate. According to the report, Damascus expects Israel to increase its activity in the buffer zone in the near future. A Syrian security source close to the government told Kan News that Syria has no intention of initiating an escalation against Israel.

"Khaybar, Khaybar": Following IDF strikes in the buffer zone, anti-Semitic protests took place in Syria