Israel has seized control of the Golan Heights buffer zone after Syrian forces abandoned positions following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the move, citing the need to prevent “hostile forces” from gaining ground near Israel’s border.
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The Israeli military issued warnings to Syrians near the Golan Heights and declared certain areas as closed military zones. Strikes on Syrian weapon depots were launched to stop advanced arms from reaching opposition factions.
Celebrations in Damascus marked the fall of Assad’s 50-year rule, leaving questions about Syria’s stability and regional impacts.
