Israel-Syria Tensions: Israeli PM Visits Troops in Syrian Buffer Zone

Israel-Syria Tensions: Israeli PM Visits Troops in Syrian Buffer Zone

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Israel's strategic expansion in post-Assad Syria

Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Israel exploited Syria's chaos by launching over 500 airstrikes in two days and expanding its military presence. Israeli forces have entrenched themselves in strategic locations, including Jabal al-Sheik, to control water and gas resources.

Damascus, Doha slam Netanyahu's visit to Israeli-held Syria buffer zone

Syria condemned Netanyahu's visit as a violation of its sovereignty, while Qatar denounced Israeli strikes in Gaza and Lebanon that killed and wounded dozens, calling for urgent regional and international action to uphold cease-fire agreements and prevent further escalation

Ben-Gvir sows sectarian division in Syria after Netanyahu visit

Israel’s extremist National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has been accused of inflaming sectarian tensions in Syria, with a new programme to train firefighters solely from the country's Druze-majority Suweida province, which remains largely outside Damascus's control. It comes after a provocative visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to areas of Syria occupied by Israel after the December 2024 fall of the Assad regi…

Daily Memo: Israel and Russia Bolster Their Presence in Syria

Israel in Syria. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israeli troops deployed to the buffer zone in Syria. Accompanied by the Israeli foreign minister, defense minister, army chief of staff and head of the Shin Bet security service, he inspected an Israeli army outpost and spoke of the “immense importance” of Israel’s presence there. Mending […] The post Daily Memo: Israel and Russia Bolster Their Presence in Syria appeared first on…