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During the decisive Battle of Damascus and subsequent fall of the Assad dynasty on 7–8 December 2024, Israeli forces initiated military operations in Syria's Quneitra Governorate. Armored units advanced into the buffer zone in between Syria and the Israel-occupied Golan Heights and targeting settlements including Tel Ayouba in the central countryside with artillery fire.
Background
Following the fall of the Assad dynasty, Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli expressed apprehension at the opposition forces' political upheaval of the Syrian government, stating that: “Most of Syria is now under the control of affiliate organisations of” al-Qaeda and ISIS. He implored Israel to re-fortify its defensive line at Mount Hermon in Israeli-occupied Golan Heights based on 1974 borders in order to prevent potential attacks by the new regime.
Clashes
On 8 December 2024, the Israeli Army Radio reported that Israeli armored units, including main battle tanks, crossed the established border fence in the Golan Heights during early morning operations. The Israeli Army Radio stated that the Israeli Defense Forces and Northern Command initiated the operation in order to strengthen its border with Syria.
The military advance extended into the Quneitra Governorate, with substantial forces entering the town of Khan Arnabeh. The Israeli military conducted targeted operations against weapons storage facilities in the Golan region. Additionally, the IDF significantly reinforced its presence within the established buffer zone. Syrian media reported that Israeli forces had advanced into the city center of al-Baath.
References
- ^ "قصف إسرائيلي على تل أيوبا في ريف القنيطرة الأوسط بسوريا". دار الهلال (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ Fabian, Emanuel (9 December 2024). "Reports claim Israeli tanks crossing into Syria buffer zone". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- Quillen, Stephen; Motamedi, Maziar; Uras, Umut (9 December 2024). "SYRIA'S AL-ASSAD OVERTHROWN". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ "إعلام عبري: دخول بري "إسرائيلي" مع دبابات إلى القنيطرة السورية". factjo.com. 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ "القوات "الإسرائيلية" تصل إلى وسط مدينة البعث في القنيطرة | سياسة | وكالة أنباء سرايا الإخبارية - حرية سقفها السماء". www.sarayanews.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-08.
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