Israel Extends Military Presence in Syrian Buffer Zone Following Assad's Fall

Prime Minister Netanyahu says forces will remain indefinitely to ensure security, drawing international criticism over border violations.

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that troops will remain in the Syrian buffer zone until a new security arrangement is established.
• The buffer zone, a UN-established demilitarized area since 1974, was seized by Israel following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad earlier this month.
• The international community, including the UN, has condemned Israel’s actions as a violation of the 1974 ceasefire agreement.
• Syria’s transitional government, led by rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, has criticized the occupation but stated it does not seek military conflict with Israel.
• Mass graves discovered near Damascus have revealed evidence of over 100,000 killings under Assad’s regime, underscoring the scale of atrocities committed during his rule.

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