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Israel tells Syria it won't accept Jihadist presence in southern part of country

Message sent to de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa stresses Israel intends to maintain its security and will consider leaving buffer zone should stable government be established

Jerusalem issued a message to Syria’s de factor leader Ahmad al-Sharaa (formerly Abu Mohammed al-Golani) saying any attempt by jihadists to move to the country’s south won’t be tolerated.
The message further clarified that if a responsible governmental authority forms in Syria, Israel might consider transferring control of the buffer zone to it. Until then, Israel will continue to ensure its own security. This comes a week after al-Sharaa said he had no intention of clashing with Israel.
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כוחות צה"ל באיזור קוניטרה שבסוריה
כוחות צה"ל באיזור קוניטרה שבסוריה
IDF troops in Syria
(Photo: Aris MESSINIS / AFP)
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כוחות צה"ל באיזור קוניטרה שבסוריה
כוחות צה"ל באיזור קוניטרה שבסוריה
(Photo: Bakr ALKASEM / AFP)
A few days later, al-Sharaa said that Syria would adhere to the disengagement agreement signed in 1974 following the Yom Kippur War following the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime. He called on the international community to ensure that Israel remains committed to the agreement as well.
Meanwhile, Jerusalem added in its message to Syria's new leadership that the Israeli military's presence in the buffer zone is motivated by defense and security concerns, particularly in preparation for potential incidents like those of October 7, 2023, originating from Syria. "We won’t allow that to happen," officials in Jerusalem stressed.
During a recent Security Cabinet meeting held at the IDF Northern Command, participants discussed the situation in Syria and Lebanon, delving into security briefings they received. Israel understands that the rebels are trying to present a specific image to the Western world, but Jerusalem remains vigilant regarding developments in Syria.
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קציני צה"ל עם מוכתר סורי בכפרו
קציני צה"ל עם מוכתר סורי בכפרו
IDF officers in Syria
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אבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני מנהיג המורדים במפגש עם נציגים מ בריטניה ב דמשק סוריה
אבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני מנהיג המורדים במפגש עם נציגים מ בריטניה ב דמשק סוריה
Ahmad al-Sharaa
(Photo: SANA / AFP)
The deterioration of security on the Syrian side since the fall of Assad's regime prompted Israeli forces to advance into the buffer zone between the two countries to neutralize threats. According to Lebanon's Al-Mayadeen network, Israeli forces have established seven permanent positions along the buffer zone in rural areas of Damascus, Daraa and Quneitra.
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The report noted that two of these positions, located in the Mount Hermon area, "overlook Damascus and its western suburbs." Syrian channels have regularly reported on the Israeli military's advances toward Syrian villages, interactions with the local population and operations at various sites near the border in recent weeks.
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