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Israel attacks Syria's capital as troops seize buffer zone in Golan Heights


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, December 9th 2024 at 9:23 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Follow the latest on Syria Israel attacked Syria from the air and on ground, opening another front in its regional war as its neighbour tries to cope with the sudden collapse of its government. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced its military has temporarily seized control of a buffer zone in the Golan Heights

The article discusses escalating tensions between Israel and Syria, focusing on recent military actions. Israel conducted airstrikes targeting Damascus, Syria's capital, amidst ongoing conflicts. Concurrently, Israeli troops have reportedly seized control of a buffer zone in the Golan Heights, a region that has been a point of contention since Israel annexed it in 1981, a move not recognized internationally. This military activity comes in the context of broader regional instability, with Syrian state media reporting that the strikes caused damage but did not specify casualties. The situation is further complicated by the presence of Iranian-backed militias in Syria, which Israel views as a threat, leading to frequent military engagements to prevent the establishment of a permanent Iranian military presence near its borders.

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