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Israel Notified U.S. Before December 8 Golan Heights Operation to Establish Buffer Zone in Southwestern Syria

Dec 8, 2024, 04:54 PM

An Israeli senior official confirmed that Israel informed the United States in advance about its military operation aimed at taking control of the buffer zone along the Golan Heights border and several key locations within Syrian territory. The operation, which commenced on December 8, 2024, is intended to establish a buffer zone in Southwestern Syria. Reports indicate that this notification was communicated to Washington prior to the Israeli advance into the region, underscoring the ongoing coordination between the two nations regarding security matters in the area.