Israel targets chemical weapons sites in Syria with airstrikes

Israel has conducted airstrikes in Syria targeting sites believed to store chemical weapons. The strikes were announced by Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, who stated they aimed to prevent these weapons from reaching hostile groups. This action follows the recent overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad by Syrian rebels, raising concerns about a security vacuum in the country. Israel has expressed worries about the potential fallout from this change in leadership. Additionally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israeli forces have taken control of a buffer zone in the Golan Heights after Syrian troops withdrew. This area has been a point of contention since Israel captured it in 1967.