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Netanyahu says Israeli troops will occupy a buffer zone inside Syria for the foreseeable future


Published on 2024-12-17 13:40:59 - MSN
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  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday Israeli forces will stay in a buffer zone on the Syrian border, and specifically on the summit of Mount Hermon, "until another arrangement is found that will ensure Israel's security.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israeli troops will maintain a presence in a buffer zone inside Syria for the foreseeable future. This decision comes in response to ongoing security threats from the Syrian side of the border, including attacks by Iranian-backed militias and Hezbollah. Netanyahu emphasized the necessity of this occupation to ensure the safety of Israeli citizens and to prevent the transfer of advanced weaponry to hostile forces. The buffer zone, which Israel has controlled since the 1967 Six-Day War, serves as a strategic military area to monitor and mitigate potential threats. This move has been met with international concern regarding the implications for Syrian sovereignty and the potential for further regional instability.

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