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Israel's 350 Airstrikes in Syria Criticized by UN, Golan Heights Buffer Zone Temporarily Occupied

Dec 12, 2024, 08:38 AM

The United Nations has criticized Israel's extensive military operations in Syria, which include over 350 airstrikes within 48 hours and the establishment of a 'sterile defense zone' in southern Syria. Israel's actions have targeted Syrian military sites, naval facilities, and have led to the destruction of the Syrian navy's fleet in the port of Latakia. The UN has reinforced its presence in the Golan Heights buffer zone after it was temporarily occupied by Israeli troops. UN experts have declared these strikes as illegal under international law, citing them as violations of Syrian sovereignty and territorial integrity. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office stated that the military presence in the buffer zone is temporary until a force compliant with the 1974 agreement can ensure security along the border. The Israeli military has not specified how long they will remain in the demilitarized zone, indicating uncertainty about the future of the situation.