Israel positions forces in Golan Heights buffer zone as Syria's political landscape shifts
Israel has repositioned its forces within the buffer zone along the Israel-Syria border in the Golan Heights. This marks the first deployment since the 1974 Agreement on Disengagement, following significant changes in Syria's political landscape. The Israeli Defense Forces stated the deployment was necessary due to armed personnel entering the buffer zone. They emphasized that Israel is not intervening in Syria's internal events. In Syria, rebel fighters have reportedly entered Damascus, and there are claims that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country. The Syrian Prime Minister expressed a willingness to cooperate with any new leadership chosen by the people.