Defense minister, IDF chief hold assessment on developments in Syria

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi are holding an assessment on developments in Syria as jihaist rebels take over parts of the country, the military says.

The assessment is being held with the IDF General Staff Forum, the military’s top brass.

“The IDF is following events and is preparing for any scenario in attack and defense,” the military says.

“The IDF will not allow a threat near the Syrian-Israeli border and will act to thwart any threat to the citizens of the State of Israel,” it adds.

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