Urgent.. Israel is establishing a military base inside Syria
The “Avia pro” website mentioned The Russian military specialist said that the Israeli army built a permanent military base inside Syria in the buffer zone established under the separation of forces agreement between Israel and Syria signed in 1974.
Journalists from the British Broadcasting Corporation BBC reported Analysis of satellite data showed that the Israeli army established a military base in the buffer zone established by the agreement, which is a neutral zone separating the Israeli army from the Syrian forces.
According to the agreement, the two sides They are obligated to refrain from stationing their forces or facilities within this area.
The width of the buffer zone ranges between 500 meters and several kilometers and is mostly located on the Syrian side.
After the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on 8 December 2024, the Israeli army takes control of the buffer zone. Israel explained this move by saying that the power-sharing agreement had ended due to the civil war in Syria and the absence of a recognized government.
However, the presence of an Israeli military base in the region could violate the provisions of the 1974 agreement and increase tensions in The area.
According to satellite data, construction of the base began this January.
The Israeli military base is located on Syrian territory, 600 meters from the border, and it appears Photos taken on January 20 of this year include construction equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, and trucks, in addition to a new kilometer-long road linking the base to the highway on the Israeli side.
There is a The rectangular shape has security towers at four corners, which may indicate Israel’s intention to maintain a permanent military presence in the area.
IDF officials had no official comment on the reports. The Israeli authorities have previously stated that their movements in the buffer zone aim to ensure the security of their borders in light of the unstable conditions in Syria.
However, establishing a military base in the area could be seen as a violation of international standards. It may lead to an exacerbation of the conflict.
It is noteworthy that Israel penetrated 20 kilometers into Syrian territory, after the fall of the Assad regime, and took control of the largest strategic dam on the Yarmouk River, It seized Lake Tiberias and its tributaries in the Hermon Mountain, which overlooks the Syrian capital, Damascus.
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