IDF continuing to bolster defenses on Syrian border, including with new barrier

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

IDF troops with the 210th 'Bashan' Regional Division carry out engineering works on a barrier on the Israel-Syria border in the Golan Heights, in a handout photo issued on December 6, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
IDF troops with the 210th 'Bashan' Regional Division carry out engineering works on a barrier on the Israel-Syria border in the Golan Heights, in a handout photo issued on December 6, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)

The IDF says it is continuing to bolster its defenses on the border with Syria in the Golan Heights, including with a new barrier.

The construction of the barrier, which resembles a trench to prevent the crossing of vehicles, began several months ago.

The military says the name of the barrier project is “New East,” and continues to build it.

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