Israel has launched airstrikes targeting military sites across Syria and deployed ground troops into and beyond a demilitarized buffer zone for the first time in 50 years, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/10/middleeast/israel-syria-assad-strikes-intl/index.html">reported CNN</a>.
The demilitarized buffer zone, established by the United Nations after the 1973 Middle East War, is located between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Syrian-controlled territory.
This zone, patrolled by the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), spans approximately 75 kilometres in length and varies in width from 10 kilometres to 200 metres.
The Israeli military reported around 480 airstrikes over two days, targeting strategic weapon stockpiles, airfields, anti-aircraft systems, and military assets in various Syrian cities including Damascus and Homs.
The Israeli navy reportedly destroyed the Syrian naval fleet and struck two naval facilities, taking out dozens of vessels and sea-to-sea missiles.
Israeli officials view the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime as a significant opportunity, attributing it to their military actions against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.
While celebrating Assad’s downfall, Israeli officials expressed concern that radical Islamist groups may gain control in Syria, threatening Israeli security.
Several Arab nations, including Egypt, have accused Israel of exploiting Syria’s instability to expand its territory.
Israeli forces have advanced beyond the established buffer zone, with reports indicating movements towards Beqaasem, approximately 25 kilometres from Damascus.
Israeli officials have stated that their military presence in Syria is limited and temporary, aimed at creating a security zone free of heavy weapons and terrorist infrastructures.
Israel’s actions are set against the backdrop of ongoing regional tensions, with implications for its relations with neighbouring countries and international law concerning occupied territories.
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Israel attacked Syria over 480 times and took control of some territory near the Golan Heights. They targeted military sites to prevent threats from Syria, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran. They fear that extremists might take over Syria after Assad's fall. Some Arab nations accused Israel of taking advantage of Syria's chaos to expand its land. Israeli troops moved beyond UN-mandated zones. Israel says its presence in Syria is temporary to create a safer area. These actions have big implications for Israel's neighbors and international law.

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