Is Israel Advancing the David Corridor Project to Reshape the Middle East?
Reports suggest Israel aims to expand its influence by linking Syria and Iraq, bringing it closer to Iran in pursuit of the Greater Israel vision.
Watan-For years, political and strategic circles have discussed Israel’s plans to expand its influence in the Middle East, and it appears that the “David Corridor” project could be one of its major steps. According to reports and analyses, this plan aims to partition Syria and connect Israel with Iraq, granting it direct access to the Iranian border as part of the “Greater Israel” vision.
Signs of this project’s implementation began emerging after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, as Israel took advantage of political chaos and ongoing wars to strengthen its presence in southern Syria. Since then, the Israeli military has carried out a series of operations and incursions into areas near Damascus, repeatedly targeting what remains of Syria’s military capabilities.
Israeli Expansion Plans in Southern Syria
Southern Syrian regions, particularly Mount Hermon, Daraa, and Quneitra, are considered strategic points for this project. Israel seeks to establish actual control over the country’s eastern strip, extending toward Iraq. Achieving this goal would bring Israel closer to Iran than ever before, reflecting Netanyahu’s ambition to expand Israeli influence beyond its internationally recognized borders.
According to The Washington Post, there are no genuine strategic motives for this expansion, especially as local Syrian forces remain focused on reorganizing their internal affairs. However, Netanyahu views the current situation as an opportunity to impose a new reality that serves his broader project—particularly with potential backing from the Trump administration, which has repeatedly supported Israel’s regional expansion policies.
If this project is indeed real, it would not only mean geographical expansion but also a complete reshaping of the Middle East’s political and military map. The question remains: Will the international community stand idly by as this plan unfolds, or will regional powers step in to prevent Israel from turning the region into its new sphere of influence?
