Middle East – The Israeli Army entered Syria for the first time since 1973 – UNIAN
The troops crossed the demilitarized border zone for the first time since the October War of 1973.
For the first time since the October War of 1973, Israeli troops moved beyond the demilitarized zone on the Israeli-Syrian border. The New York Times writes about this, citing statements by two Israeli officials on condition of anonymity.
This happened over the weekend, marking a significant change in Israeli policy. The operation comes as instability in the region stems from the successes of Syrian rebel groups, which have led to the weakening of the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
Military deployment
Israeli forces have taken control of several strategic positions in Syria, including the top of Mount Hermon. Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, Lieutenant General Herzi…
