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Israel Digs In beyond Its Northern Border
(New York Times) Samuel Granados - Israel has built a growing network of outposts and fortifications in Syria and Lebanon, where groups hostile to Israel are present, in order to prevent another surprise attack across its borders like the Oct. 2023, Hamas-led attack that ignited the war in Gaza. The IDF has set up watchtowers, prefabricated housing modules, roads and communication infrastructure. Israeli forces have taken up positions in and beyond the demilitarized buffer zone in Syria. Israel also says its forces will remain in five places in southern Lebanon to defend Israeli communities from potential attack. Israel has long feared a surprise attack by Hizbullah from southern Lebanon.