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The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria is causing concern in Israel’s neighboring countries – Egypt and Jordan. These states enter 2025 with many concerns about the consequences of current events.

The Jerusalem Post reports that both countries that have peace agreements with Israel are concerned about the current situation. Egypt and Jordan, Israel’s key partners in the region, face challenges that could change the balance of power.

Concerns Jordan

Jordan has expressed serious concerns following the revolution in Syria. The kingdom tried to improve relations with the Assad regime, but changes in Damascus complicated the situation. There are thousands of Syrian refugees in Jordan. Many of them are associated with local tribes, but this does not relieve the demographic burden.

The country’s economic difficulties add to the problem. Unlike wealthy Gulf states, Jordan is struggling with a lack of resources to help refugees.

Jordan is also concerned about the possible strengthening of Hamas’s influence in Judea and Samaria. After the events of October 7, there are fears in the kingdom that the group may increase its presence.

In addition, Amman is concerned about the risk of its territory being used to transport Iranian weapons through Iraq. According to local officials, Jordan has found itself at the center of interests of Iran, Israel, the Palestinians and the Gulf countries.

“We are afraid that the events in Syria could be repeated here. We must prevent threats from Iran and ensure balance in the region,” a Jordanian source told Al-Akhbar.

Jordanian analysts believe that the new Syrian leadership should move closer to Saudi Arabia, not Turkey or Qatar. This, they believe, could stabilize the region and reduce threats to the kingdom.

Egypt’s worries

Egypt, which experienced its own revolution during the Arab Spring, is watching events in Syria with alarm. The fall of Hosni Mubarak’s regime in 2011 led to the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood to power. However, mass protests toppled them in 2013, after which Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi came to power.

Egypt treats events in Syria with caution. After the fall of Assad, Qair is reconsidering his strategy in relations with the new Syrian leadership.

Egypt’s main concern is the situation in Gaza. The Hamas attack on October 7 came as a surprise. “Egypt underestimated the threat posed by Hamas,” sources in Cairo say.

At the same time, Cairo is concerned that Israel could take control of Rafah and use the Philadelphia Corridor. This could create new challenges for Egypt.

Egypt has long seen Assad as a partner in stabilizing the region. Now the country’s authorities are forced to build relations with the new Syrian regime, fearing a repetition of chaos on their territory.

“We must be extremely careful to avoid destabilization,” Egyptian government sources emphasize.

Cursor previously wrote that the expert spoke about the next step of the Syrian rebel leader and his connection with Israel.