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IDF Seizes Over 3,300 Weapons from 25th Division in Southern Syria, Aiming to Secure Golan Heights

Jan 15, 2025, 11:28 AM

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have reported the seizure of over 3,300 weapons and other military assets from southern Syria since the fall of the Assad regime. The confiscated items include two tanks, 70 grenades, 165 shells and rockets, 20 anti-aircraft missiles, approximately 1,500 rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), mortars, anti-tank missiles, and observation equipment. These assets were part of the Syrian Armed Forces' 25th Division arsenal. The IDF's operations in Syria are part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and security of Israeli residents, particularly those in the Golan Heights, as stated by the 210th Division.