Israel deploys paratroopers to Syria to secure Golan Heights after Assad's fall

Israel has deployed paratroopers into Syria following the fall of former President Bashar Assad's regime. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated the deployment aims to ensure the defense of the Golan Heights amid ongoing instability in Syria. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar confirmed that Israel has conducted strikes on suspected chemical weapons sites in Syria. This action is part of efforts to prevent these weapons from falling into the hands of extremist groups now in control of the country. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted the collapse of a long-standing separation agreement with Syria and ordered troops to secure abandoned Syrian positions near the border. He expressed a willingness to extend peace to Syrians who seek coexistence with Israel.