Israel to Build New Barrier on Syrian Border
Israel's Channel 14 has reported that the Israeli security system is in the process of constructing a significant land barrier along its border with Syria. This initiative is aimed at addressing perceived threats from the Syrian side and enhancing national security. The barrier is expected to consist of a double fence, dirt mounds, and trenches, supplemented with advanced technological measures and intelligence gathering systems. The total length of the border with Syria spans approximately 92 kilometers.
Objectives of the New Security Measures
The Israeli government views this new barrier as a crucial step to deter what it describes as terrorist threats from Syria. By fortifying the border, Israeli officials hope to prevent potential incursions by hostile elements. Reports indicate that the Israeli army is actively engaged in engineering work to strengthen the border area, learning from past experiences, particularly the recent breaches during attacks by Hamas on October 7. This reflects a shift in strategy to bolster defenses against perceived aggressions from neighboring regions.
Recent Developments in the Region
In a related incident, sources have reported that an Israeli military force, accompanied by armored vehicles, has entered Syrian territory near Koudna, in the southern Quneitra countryside. This incursion involved bulldozing agricultural land and installing barbed wire to extend Israeli control. Such operations are part of a broader pattern of Israeli military activity in the region, which includes periodic airstrikes targeting Syrian locations, including the capital, Damascus.
