New details reveal Israel's military actions in Golan Heights buffer zone and US support shift

Israel has occupied at least 10 locations in the Golan Heights buffer zone since the fall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. The U.N. has called this a violation of the 1974 ceasefire agreement, which aimed to keep the area free of military forces. The Israeli military has restricted U.N. peacekeepers' movements, limiting their daily operations significantly. While Israeli troops have not adopted an aggressive stance, they have installed barriers on some roads for security purposes. The U.S. has shifted its stance, now defending Israel's presence in the buffer zone as a self-defense measure. This marks a change from earlier criticisms of Israeli activities in the area.