Netanyahu calls Assad's ouster historic as Israel boosts border security with Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad an "historic day," highlighting both opportunities and risks for Israel. He noted the impact of Israel's actions against Iran and Hezbollah in the region. In response to the situation, Israel has deployed tanks to a buffer zone with Syria to prevent any spillover from the conflict. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's intention to remain uninvolved in Syria's internal affairs while ensuring border security. The rapid advance of Syrian rebel forces has raised concerns about potential chaos and new security threats along Israel's borders. Israeli officials are monitoring developments closely, balancing the situation's opportunities against the risks of further instability.