Israel is making headlines again, and this time, it’s about a bold move in Syria that’s sparking international criticism. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered soldiers to stay in newly captured Syrian territory through the harsh winter months, despite growing pressure from world leaders to retreat. But why is Israel holding on so tightly, and what does this mean for the region?
What’s Happening in Syria?
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recently expanded beyond the Golan Heights, a region they’ve occupied since 1967. This time, they’ve taken control of the buffer zone, a demilitarized area on the border between Israel and Syria. This zone was originally set up in 1974 as part of an agreement to stop fighting between the two countries.
Now, Katz says the IDF will create a temporary “sterile defense zone” in southern Syria. According to him, this move is necessary to prevent “terrorist threats” after the collapse of the Syrian government led by former President B...
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