Israeli Military Takes Control of Golan Heights Buffer Zone Amid Syrian Turmoil

Sat Apr 26 2025 07:21:39 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Israeli Military Takes Control of Golan Heights Buffer Zone Amid Syrian Turmoil

Israel's intervention in Syria raises questions about security and regional stability.


In a significant military maneuver, Israel has entered the demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights following the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

The recent developments unfolded on December 8, 2024, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that troops had entered the buffer zone adjacent to territories controlled by Syria. This move was triggered by a rapid rebel offensive that led to Assad's removal, prompting Israel to secure its borders. Netanyahu declared that the Israeli military would temporarily occupy the zone to prevent any hostile forces from establishing proximity to Israel, although it remains unclear whether Israeli troops have officially crossed into Syrian territory itself.

Israeli military chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi indicated that forces may indeed have ventured beyond the buffer, although details were limited. In light of the ongoing conflict and instability in Syria, the Israeli military imposed a curfew in several Syrian villages within the buffer zone, restricting residents' movement until further notice. The Israeli military insists that its operations are focused solely on safeguarding its own security rather than meddling in Syria's internal affairs.

This intervention highlights the complexities of regional security in the context of Syria's civil conflict and poses challenging questions about the future of the Golan Heights and relations between Israel and its neighbors. As the situation evolves, it remains to be seen how international responses will shape the geopolitical landscape in this volatile region.

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