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Netanyahu, Katz Announce IDF Seizure of Golan Heights Buffer Zone and Control Points

Dec 8, 2024, 01:21 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Katz have announced that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have seized control of a buffer zone in the Golan Heights near the Syrian border. The move is aimed at ensuring the protection of Israeli communities, including Jewish and Druze populations, amidst escalating tensions in the region. Katz stated that the IDF was instructed to secure strategic points and control points within the buffer zone to address security concerns. This development follows unrest in Syria, which has raised fears of potential threats to Israeli communities. The announcement was reported by Reuters and AP.