Primary focus of IDF operations in Syria-Israel buffer zone by end of 2025?
Preventing weapon transfers to Lebanon • 25%
Targeting strategic weapons • 25%
Establishing air defense systems • 25%
Other • 25%
Official statements or credible news reports detailing the IDF's operational focus in the buffer zone
Israel Orders IDF to Control Buffer Zone with Syria, Establish Security Zone
Dec 9, 2024, 05:00 AM
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to seize control over the buffer zone between Israel and Syria, following a decision made on Sunday. The move aims to ensure the protection of all Israeli communities in the Golan Heights, both Jewish and Druze, from any threats. Katz's directive includes the establishment of a 'security zone free of heavy strategic weapons and terror infrastructure' within the buffer zone and beyond, targeting strategic weapons, air defense systems, and preventing any attempts to transfer weapons to Lebanon. This action comes after the IDF began its deployment in the area the previous day, with activities continuing overnight to seize additional strategic points. The buffer zone, monitored by the United Nations, is intended to prevent any attempts to transfer weapons to Lebanon and to target strategic weapons and air defense systems.
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Other • 25%
Defensive operations to secure the border • 25%
Intelligence gathering and reconnaissance • 25%
Offensive operations against Syrian forces • 25%
Border Security • 25%
Intelligence Gathering • 25%
Weapon Seizure • 25%
Airstrikes • 25%
Other Military Targets • 25%
Missile Storage Sites • 25%
Air Defense Systems • 25%
Border Cities • 25%
Escalation of conflict • 25%
International diplomatic tensions • 25%
Other • 25%
Increased security in Israel • 25%
Weapons cache seizures • 25%
Other • 25%
Border security • 25%
Hostage recovery • 25%
Combatting Hamas • 25%
Border security enhancement • 25%
Tunnel dismantlement • 25%
IDF faces significant resistance • 25%
IDF withdraws completely • 25%
IDF maintains current position • 25%
IDF increases its presence • 25%
Cross-border tunnels • 25%
Rocket and missile production facilities • 25%
Hezbollah leadership targets • 25%
Other • 25%
Syria's air force assets • 25%
Iranian military positions • 25%
Syria's chemical weapons facilities • 25%
Other • 25%
Prolonged military presence • 25%
IDF withdrawal after achieving objectives • 25%
Escalation of conflict • 25%
UN-mediated resolution • 25%
Border security operations • 25%
Disrupting weapon transfers • 25%
Targeting Hezbollah figures • 25%
Supporting Syrian opposition • 25%
Infrastructure dismantling • 25%
Border security enhancement • 25%
Counter-terrorism operations • 25%
Seizure of weapons caches • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
European Union • 25%
Other • 25%
NATO • 25%
United Nations • 25%