IDF deploys troops in Golan Heights buffer zone following unrest in Syria

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have deployed troops in the demilitarized buffer zone along the Golan Heights after armed personnel entered the area. This follows the fall of Damascus to rebel forces and the reported flight of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The IDF stated it is not interfering in Syria's internal events but is acting to ensure the safety of Israeli communities. The situation escalated after opposition groups launched an offensive, capturing key cities and advancing towards Damascus. Israel has controlled most of the Golan Heights since the 1967 war, a territory still claimed by Syria. The recent developments may shift the balance of power in the region, as the collapse of Assad's regime could empower Sunni Islamist groups.