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Israeli troops have officially deployed their units in the buffer zone on the border with Syria after the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime. This was announced by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) in a statement distributed by the Israeli press, including The Times of Israel.

Reaction to the changing situation in the region

After the fall of the Assad regime in the Quneitra area, Israeli armoured vehicles entered the buffer zone. According to the military command, this was in response to a new threat assessment and the potential risk of armed individuals entering the territory adjacent to the Golan Heights.

“The IDF has deployed troops in key areas to ensure the security of settlements in the Golan Heights and the protection of Israeli citizens,” the statement said.

Actions on the ground

Israeli forces also fired artillery in the Quneitra area, probably to prevent possible threats. At the same time, the military stressed that their actions were not interference in Syria’s internal events:

“We are not interfering in the events taking place in Syria, but we are acting to ensure the safety of our communities.”

The situation on the border with Syria remains tense. Since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war, Israel has stepped up its defence of the Golan Heights, in part because of threats from Iranian forces and groups affiliated with Hezbollah.

The fall of the Assad regime has created new challenges for regional stability, including the risk of militant infiltration into the buffer zone. The IDF says it will continue to protect the borders and respond to any attempts to threaten its citizens.

This step is strategically important for Israel, as the Golan Heights remain a key territory for ensuring the security of the country’s northern borders.