(TheRedAlertNews.com) – In a significant move to safeguard national security, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the occupation of contested Syrian territory and the establishment of a strategic buffer zone in the Golan Heights.
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This comes amid turmoil in Syria, with recent rebel advances raising concerns of instability spilling into Israel.
The action underscores the importance of maintaining safe borders against potential threats.
Israeli forces have proactively moved into the Golan Heights buffer zone, initially set up by a 1974 ceasefire agreement with Syria.
Netanyahu emphasized this action following the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime and the collapse of Syrian troop positions.
As Netanyahu declared, Israeli military intervention became necessary to secure the region’s peace and stability.
The Golan Heights, acquired by Israel during the 1967 Mideast war and annexed in 1981, remains a disputed territory with significant strategic value.
Although most of the international community, barring the United States, views this as occupied Syrian territory, Israel’s strategic interest in maintaining control is apparent.
Netanyahu reiterated the stance that no hostile force would be permitted to establish itself on the Israeli border, emphasizing the decline of the 50-year-old disengagement agreement with Syria.
Netanyahu’s decision arrives at a time when the overthrow of Assad has left Syria in a state of transition.
Prominent rebel advance reaching Damascus culminated in the end of a dynasty that lasted half a century, resulting in a power vacuum and uncertainty regarding Syria’s future.
During this period, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) deployed into the newly established buffer zone to coordinate with UN forces and safeguard the Israeli communities nearby.
“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established by a 1974 ceasefire agreement with Syria,” reports The Economic Times.
The region’s complexity deepens with Abu Mohammed al-Golani, a former al-Qaida commander, now at the helm of the largest rebel faction, potentially influencing the region’s future.
The international community watches closely as the rebels struggle to unify a fractured nation.
With major cities falling, including Damascus, and the Syrian army retreating amidst Russian and Iranian withdrawal from Assad’s side, regional dynamics continue to change rapidly.
As Israel and neighboring nations brace for new developments, Netanyahu remains unwavering in his resolve to protect Israeli sovereignty.
The Golan Heights buffer zone, now occupied by Israeli forces, plays a critical role in deterring any threats that might arise from the ongoing Syrian conflicts.
Israel’s decisive action stresses a strong commitment to national security and stability in the ever-volatile Middle East.
“We will not allow any hostile force to establish itself on our border,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed, cited by Al Jazeera.
🚨🚨🚨🇸🇾 ISRAELIS TAKE CONTROL OF GOLAN BUFFER ZONE & ENTER 14 KILOMETERS INTO SYRIAN TERRITORY AMID SYRIAN DEVELOPMENTS!
Amid Syria’s ongoing developments, Israel has moved to secure the buffer zone and observation points in the Golan Heights to protect its settlements. Reports… pic.twitter.com/XpHCy6VDFW
— Rula El Halabi (@Rulaelhalabi) December 8, 2024
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