From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Defense minister holds Syria responsible for mines planted in Israel
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleDefense Minister Benny Gantz blames Syria for a number of mines that had been planted within Israeli territory near the border, which were disarmed by Israeli forces earlier today.
“For a long time, we have been prepared for the possibility of attacks on the northern frontier,” says Gantz during a tour of the border and security briefing. “The IDF has the capabilities and determination to respond severely to any incident, whether from Lebanon or Syria.”
Addressing the mines, he says: “I would like to clearly state — Syria is responsible for what happens in its territory.”
“We cannot ignore this issue,” he says.
The mines were planted in a buffer zone controlled by Israel in the southern Golan Heights, but on the Syrian side of the security fence.
The Times of Israel Community.