Israeli Troops Shoot Syrian Protester as Forces Move Beyond Buffer Zone #Israel #Syria #MiddleEast

Israeli Troops Shoot Syrian Protester as Forces Move Beyond Buffer Zone

"Israeli forces expand into Syria, sparking fear and horror among villagers."

Israeli Troops Shoot Syrian Protester
Israeli military forces shot a protester during a demonstration in southern Syria, injuring him in the leg. The protest was against the army's activities in the village of Maariya.

Expansion Beyond Buffer Zone
Since the overthrow of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, Israel has carried out numerous airstrikes on Syrian military facilities and sent troops into the UN-patrolled buffer zone in the Golan Heights, calling it a defensive measure.

Villagers' Fear and Horror
Villagers in Maariya and nearby areas have reported fear and horror as Israeli troops entered their villages, causing some residents to flee.

Netanyahu's Security Briefing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security briefing atop a strategic Syrian mountain, reviewing the army's deployment in the area and framing the move as temporary and defensive.

Syria's Response
Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, accused Israel of unjustified escalation by entering the buffer zone but acknowledged Syria's exhaustion after years of war.

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