Israel Deploys Troops in Syrian Buffer Zone, Citing Security Concerns

Dec 12, 2024, 05:53 PM

Israeli troops have advanced into a buffer zone in Syria, established by the 1974 Separation of Forces Agreement, following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office stated that the deployment is temporary and for 'strategic reasons,' aimed at preventing jihadist groups from filling the security vacuum and threatening Israeli communities in the Golan Heights. The move has drawn criticism from the United Nations for violating the ceasefire agreement, while the United States described it as an 'important temporary deployment.' Meanwhile, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has been engaging in intensive discussions with Turkey regarding the situation in Syria, emphasizing Israel's right to defend itself from security risks.