Israel has stationed heavy troops in the Golan Heights and established a demilitarized zone south of the Syrian capital!
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated on July 16, 2025. The situation in the Suwayda province of Syria is very severe, as the Syrian government forces attacked the Druze community, leading the Israeli Defense Forces to attack military facilities in Damascus, including the general staff.
Netanyahu urged Israeli citizens not to cross the Syrian border, emphasizing that their actions could endanger lives and hinder the operations of the Israeli Defense Forces, "We are taking action to save our other brothers and destroy the gangs of the Syrian regime."
On July 13, the Syrian government forces and their supported Bedouins attacked Druze settlements. Sheikh Hikmat al-Hajjari, a Druze leader, accused Damascus of genocide and called for international intervention.
The Israeli Defense Forces attacked Syrian military equipment, including tanks, anti-tank, and mortar systems, as well as routes leading to Suwayda, to prevent the Syrian army from advancing. Israel stated that it intends to establish a demilitarized zone south of Damascus to protect the Druze and prevent Hezbollah from transporting weapons through Syria.
To reinforce the Golan Heights annexed by Israel in 1967, the Israeli Defense Forces are preparing to redeploy two divisions, including the 36th Armored Brigade and the Paratroopers Brigade.
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