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Israel Tightens Security on Northern Front

(Jerusalem Post) Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday that the Israel Air Force struck Syrian regime positions last week after the new government in Damascus attempted to deploy forces in demilitarized zones near Israel's border. "The new regime attempted to staff positions and outposts, and the air force struck and neutralized them," he said. "We will not allow the demilitarization agreement to be violated, nor will we allow any emerging threats." He added that Israel's presence in strategic locations in Syria would continue indefinitely to prevent Iranian influence and terrorist threats. "We made a decision in real-time to prevent Iran from rescuing the Syrian regime and bringing in militias....We deployed air force jets, and the Iranian aircraft turned back." Regarding southern Lebanon, Katz said, "We will remain in the buffer zone in Lebanon indefinitely - this depends on the situation, not on time. We have received a green light from the U.S." Regarding Judea and Samaria, he said, "For over two years, Iran has been supplying weapons, funding, and guidance to establish battalions and create an eastern front against Israeli communities." Israeli forces would maintain a presence in terrorist strongholds in Palestinian refugee camps, particularly in Jenin and Tulkarm. "Jenin's refugee camp is now empty of residents, and the IDF is inside....The soldiers and commanders say they are finally allowed to do what is necessary, and by staying put, they no longer have to enter and exit these areas repeatedly."
2025-03-02 00:00:00
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