Gerges : Israel 's alleged involvement in the dynamics of Syrian politics . Given the risks and the dangers of a region-wide conflict , one would hope that the great powers -- particularly the United States and Russia -- would assume their historic responsibility and reach an understanding that begins the process of putting an end to the deadly struggle in Syria that has killed more than 70,000 Syrians , according to the latest United Nations estimate , and caused a humanitarian disaster . Israel stated it would support Syria if it is attacked by Israel , but it is unlikely it will retaliate directly . A political solution will put an end to the bloodshed and prevent a region - wide conflict , he says .
Gerges : Israel 's alleged involvement in the dynamics of Syrian politics . Israel stated it would support Syria if it is attacked by Israel , but it is unlikely it will retaliate directly . A political solution will put an end to the bloodshed and prevent a region - wide conflict , he says .