Syria, Israel

Israel Forces Remain in Syria Buffer Zone, Citing Border Security
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israeli forces will remain in the Syrian buffer zone until border security is guaranteed.
As Israel advances on a Syrian buffer zone, it sees peril and opportunity
The dramatic downfall of Syrian President Bashar Assad presents possible danger, and an opening, for neighboring Israel
Israel denies pushing past Syria buffer zone, blasts the country's navy
Israeli ships destroyed the Syrian military fleet Monday night in a campaign to eliminate strategic threats, the defence minister said.
Syria Map Shows Buffer Zone Amid Israel's Advances
Security sources have stated that Israeli forces in Syria have reached the southern city of Qatana, around 16 miles from Damascus.
Israel moves into Syrian territory after assault on buffer zone
Israel acknowledged that its troops had crossed over the buffer zone in the occupied Golan Heights into Syrian territory following a ground assault and airstrikes. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on the movements of the Israeli military since the fall of the Assad regime.
Israel Enters Demilitarized Buffer Zone in the Golan Heights
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said he had ordered troops to “take over” the zone between his country and Syria.
Israel seizes a buffer zone in the Golan Heights: AP Explains
Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established by a 1974 ceasefire agreement with Syria after a lightning rebel advance ended Syrian President Bashar Assad’s rule.
Israel enters Syria for the first time in 50 years to secure border buffer zone
The move marks the first time Israeli troops have been stationed in the buffer zone since 1974. In addition to ending the 1973 Middle East war, the buffer zone was established in 1974 to create a demilitarized area within Syria administered by its government and patrolled by United Nations peacekeepers.
Israel seizes buffer zone in Golan Heights after Syrian government collapses
Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established by a 1974 ceasefire agreement with Syria, whose rule by Syrian President Bashar Assad ended with takeover by rebels.
Israel strikes Syrian chemical weapons depots and orders complete seizure of buffer zone
Israeli warplanes have struck suspected chemical weapons depots in Syria, the country’s foreign minister confirmed on Monday.
UN condemns Israeli occupation of Syrian buffer zone in wake of Assad ouster
The IDF has crossed into the buffer zone dividing Israel and Syria and occupied the area that, by international law, should be kept free from military presence.
Fear of the unknown or unique chance? How Israel plays its cards in the Syrian crisis
Israel has moved to prevent the emergence of a new Turkish led axis of resistance in Syria. Lebanon, meanwhile, is worried ...
Syria live updates: IDF operating mission in Syria, beyond buffer zone
Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar Assad in a lightning-quick ...
Israel claims to destroy Syrian navy, strengthens positions in buffer zone near Golan Heights
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that during the night of 9-10 December, Israeli Navy missile ships destroyed the ...
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Daily Briefing Dec. 9: Day 430 – IDF shores up buffer zone as Syrian rebels grasp power
Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman on the domino effect of Israel's decimation of Iranian-backed forces and how the success of ...