The concern of Druze families, separated by the Israeli-occupied buffer zone with Syria
With the departure of the Syrian regime's security forces following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, the Israeli army has entered the separation zone on the Golan Heights, between the area occupied by Israel and Syrian territory.
Israel seizes buffer zone in Golan Heights after Syrian government collapses
Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established by a 1974 ceasefire agreement with Syria, whose rule by Syrian President Bashar Assad ended with takeover by rebels.
Israel orders troops to remain in Syria buffer zone through winter
Israel ordered troops to prepare to spend winter on Mount Hermon in the Syria buffer zone after the Assad regime's collapse. And a post office in Nuseirat refugee camp was hit by the IDF, killing dozens according to local health officials.
Defence minister orders Israeli troops to prepare to spend winter on Mount Hermon
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered Israeli troops to prepare to stay over the winter on Mount Hermon, a strategic location overlooking Damascus, adding to signs that Israel's presence in Syria is set to continue for a prolonged period.
Katz says IDF troops will stay atop Syrian side of Mount Hermon during winter months
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