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IDF Bolsters Forces in Golan Heights Amid Syrian Civil War

Dec 6, 2024, 12:44 PM

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have announced a significant reinforcement of both aerial and ground forces in the Golan Heights due to recent developments in Syria's ongoing civil war. This decision follows a situational assessment conducted by Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, along with the head of the Northern Command, Major General Ori Gordin. The IDF is closely monitoring the situation and preparing for various scenarios, both offensive and defensive, in response to the internal fighting in Syria. The military has stated that it will not tolerate threats near the Syrian border and is ready to thwart any potential threats.