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world-news1 year ago

Israel Seizes Strategic Syrian Mountain Post-Assad

Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Israel swiftly captured Syria's highest peak, Mount Hermon, citing its strategic importance for surveillance and security. The summit, previously a demilitarized zone patrolled by UN peacekeepers, offers Israel a significant military advantage, allowing deep electronic surveillance into Syrian territory. Despite Israel's claims of a temporary occupation, the move underscores its intent to prevent jihadi groups from gaining a foothold near the Golan Heights. The situation remains tense, with Israel's future actions contingent on Syria's ability to ensure border security.

international1 year ago

Israel Fortifies Winter Presence on Mount Hermon Amid Regional Tensions

Israel's defense minister has ordered troops to prepare for winter on Mount Hermon, a strategic location in the Golan Heights, following Israel's recent control of the area after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. This move has drawn criticism from the UN, which calls for Israel's withdrawal from the buffer zone established by a 1974 disengagement agreement. The UN Secretary-General expressed concern over violations of Syria's sovereignty and the extensive Israeli airstrikes in Syria, while Israel cites security concerns and the collapse of the Syrian government as justification for its actions.