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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
IDF bolstering forces on Syria border
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Israeli troops take measures to stop Druze Syrians from crossing into the Golan Heights, near Majdal Shams on July 16, 2025 (Jalaa MAREY / AFP)
Following a fresh assessment, the IDF says it is bolstering forces in the Syrian border fence area.
The forces include four companies from the Border Police, Military Police, and Golani Brigade troops in training.
The move comes amid deadly clashes in the Druze-majority city of Sweida in southern Syria and after Druze residents of Israel briefly entered Syria yesterday in protest.
“The IDF will continue to operate defensively and offensively to maintain the security of Israeli citizens,” the military adds.
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