Israel Faces Criticism Over Military Actions in Syria and Gaza

Israeli operations in Syria's Golan Heights and Gaza raise international concerns as talks of a potential Gaza ceasefire continue.

Israel's military has advanced into the UN-monitored Pufferzone on the Golan Heights following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, drawing international condemnation.
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israeli forces will maintain their presence in both the Golan Heights and Gaza for as long as deemed necessary for security purposes.
UN officials and Arab nations have criticized Israel's actions in Syria, citing violations of the 1974 ceasefire agreement and concerns over territorial control.
Efforts to negotiate a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas are reportedly progressing, though skepticism remains about a near-term resolution.
The EU and Germany are engaging with Syria's new leadership, including the Islamist group HTS, while planning to reopen diplomatic missions in Damascus.