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Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir Tours Syria's Golan Heights, Meets 77th Battalion Amid Tensions and 40,000 Civilians

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Updated Mar 12, 2025, 09:26 AM

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted a field tour in Syria, specifically in the Golan Heights, amid ongoing tensions in the region. During his visit, he met with the commander of the 77th Battalion, which has been actively engaged in operations since the outbreak of conflict on October 7. The Israeli military has intensified its presence in southern Syria, establishing three main zones of control to prevent the consolidation of the new Syrian regime's power. Reports indicate that Israel maintains fire control and surveillance capabilities extending to Damascus, with an estimated 40,000 Syrian civilians currently residing in areas under Israeli control. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have also been deploying fighter jets in recent days to safeguard the Druze community in southern Syria, sending a clear message to the new Syrian leadership regarding their commitment to protect this population. This military strategy follows lessons learned from the October 7 attacks.

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Israeli Channel 12: The Israeli aircrafts flew to keep the Syrian forces away that tried to approach the Druze areas in southern Syria

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Israeli Channel 12: Israel has sent warplanes over Syria in recent days to protect the Druze there

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