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Israel Begins Construction in Syria's Demilitarized Zone, UN Confirms

Nov 11, 2024, 04:40 PM

Satellite photos analyzed by the Associated Press reveal that Israel has begun construction along a demilitarized zone in Syria. The United Nations has confirmed that Israeli troops entered the demilitarized zone, which is a violation of the cease-fire rules in the area. The construction efforts include trench digging and road paving within the buffer zone on the Syrian side of the Israel-Syria border. UN tells AP about the Israeli troops' entry.