The Israeli military has confirmed that it is currently providing assistance to United Nations forces stationed at a post in Syria, as they work to repel an attack by armed individuals. The incident took place in the Hader area of Syria, which is in close proximity to the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
In a statement released on Saturday, the Israeli military stated that they are actively supporting the UN forces in their efforts to fend off the attack. The military has deployed reinforced forces in the Golan Heights region and remains committed to safeguarding the State of Israel and its citizens.
It was clarified by an Israeli military official that there is currently air support in the area, with no ground troops involved at this time. In response to the escalating situation in Syria, Israel has instructed its forces to maintain a heightened state of readiness and to closely monitor developments as rebels make advances.
The Golan Heights, a strategically important plateau, was seized by Israel from Syria during the Six-Day War in 1967 and was formally annexed in 1981. This hilly terrain, spanning approximately 500 square miles, shares borders with Jordan and Lebanon. From vantage points in the Israeli-occupied Golan, the capital city of Damascus in Syria is visible.
The region under Israeli control is separated from Syria by a buffer zone that is supported by the United Nations. The ongoing situation underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the Middle East and the efforts being made to maintain stability in the region.
