Israel Beefs Up Golan Security After Stunning Fall Of Assad Regime

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The IDF says its has deployed troops in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria. The current redeployment is a temporary measure, but troops may end up staying there for a long time depending on the developments, as the new Syrian regime seeks to establish itself on Israel’s northern border.

The deployment is being carried out in coordination with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), which is tasked with the buffer zone. UNDOF members are currently staying in their positions.

The IDF stated that “In accordance with the situational assessment following the recent events in Syria, including the entry of armed personnel into the buffer zone, the IDF has deployed forces in the buffer zone and in several other places necessary for its defense, to ensure the safety of the communities of the Golan Heights and the citizens of Israel.”

“We emphasize that the IDF is not interfering with the internal events in Syria. The IDF will continue to operate as long as necessary in order to preserve the buffer zone and defend Israel and its civilians.” the military added.

Syrian media reported that during the night, Israeli Air Force fighter jets attacked key sites in Syria, including advanced weapons systems and weapons production facilities that Israel feared would fall into the hands of the rebels. According to one report, a chemical weapons depot of the Syrian army was also attacked.

The military is also tracking weapons in Syria and working to prevent them from reaching Hezbollah or any other elements that could threaten Israel.

Israel has also sent warnings to the rebel forces in southern Syria not to approach the buffer zone. Yesterday, the IDF intervened with artillery fire to repel gunmen who tried to attack a UN post near Hader in the buffer zone.

Currently the unrest is continuing in Syria unabated. Syrian rebels now say they have started an attack on Kurdish-led forces in the northern Syrian town of Manbij, according to a statement posted today — but dated yesterday — on X by the Defense Ministry of the Syrian Interim Government.

The Islamist rebels collaborated with the Kurds to overthrow the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, but now they appear to have rapidly turned on each other.