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Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers on Sunday (Dec 8) captured a strategic Syrian Army outpost at the summit of Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights in the wake of the fall of the Assad regime in the West Asian nation, Israeli state media reported.

The Israeli Army&nbsp;had earlier on Sunday said&nbsp;it was progressing into the buffer zone, a demilitarised area in the Golan Heights.&nbsp;

The move, it said, was aimed at preventing rebel forces from seizing control of the area and launching potential attacks on Israel.

<h2>Netanyahu says ordered army to capture Syria buffer zone as pact had collapsed</h2>

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Dec 8) said that he had ordered his military to capture the demilitarised buffer zone on the border with Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

He said that a "disengagement agreement", that dated back to 50 years between the two countries had collapsed and "Syrian forces have abandoned their positions".

"I directed the IDF (military) yesterday to seize the buffer zone and the commanding positions nearby. We will not allow any hostile force to establish itself on our border."

On Sunday, the army announced a troop deployment there, citing "the possible entry of armed individuals into the buffer zone".

"Following the recent events in Syria... the IDF (military) has deployed forces in the buffer zone and in several other places necessary for its defence, to ensure the safety of the communities of the Golan Heights and the citizens of Israel," a military statement said.

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Israeli forces "will continue to operate as long as necessary in order to preserve the buffer zone and defend Israel", it added.

<h2>Israel strikes weapons depot in Damascus</h2>

Israel also launched an airstrike on a weapons depot in Damascus, reported news agency Reuters citing China Global Television Network (CGTN).

A CGTN reporter shot a video that showed how the Israeli military struck the weapon facility to prevent it from falling into the hands of Syrian rebel forces who have "anti-Israeli sentiments".

"As we can see here, it looks like that the Israelis, they don't want the weapons of the Syrian military to be looted or to be scattered in hands of rebels because now they don't know who the weapons here are. There are people from everywhere, everywhere who's carrying a weapon, a light weapon is considered a rebel,"&nbsp;said Hydar Kazwini.

"So the Israelis don't know the orientation of them. They don't know their objectives, whether they are rebels, they have anti-Israeli sentiments. So they're striking all the maybe cutting-edge weapons that can be found when the Syrian military evacuated places. They are just preventing those weapons from reaching to the Syrian rebels,"

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Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers on Sunday (Dec 8) captured a strategic Syrian Army outpost at the summit of Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights in the wake of the fall of the Assad regime in the West Asian nation, Israeli state media reported.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers on Sunday (Dec 8) captured a strategic Syrian Army outpost at the summit of Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights in the wake of the fall of the Assad regime in the West Asian nation, Israeli state media reported. The Israeli Army had earlier on Sunday said it was progressing into the buffer zone, a demilitarised area in the Golan Heights. The move, it said, was aimed at preventing rebel forces from seizing control of the area and launching potential attacks on Israel. Netanyahu says ordered army to capture Syria buffer zone as pact had collapsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Dec 8) said that he had ordered his military to capture the demilitarised buffer zone on the border with Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. He said that a "disengagement agreement", that dated back to 50 years between the two countries had collapsed and "Syrian forces have abandoned their positions". "I directed the IDF (military) yesterday to seize the buffer zone and the commanding positions nearby. We will not allow any hostile force to establish itself on our border." On Sunday, the army announced a troop deployment there, citing "the possible entry of armed individuals into the buffer zone". "Following the recent events in Syria... the IDF (military) has deployed forces in the buffer zone and in several other places necessary for its defence, to ensure the safety of the communities of the Golan Heights and the citizens of Israel," a military statement said. Also read: Netanyahu orders military to seize Syria buffer zone; IDF says it's temporary Israeli forces "will continue to operate as long as necessary in order to preserve the buffer zone and defend Israel", it added. Israel strikes weapons depot in Damascus Israel also launched an airstrike on a weapons depot in Damascus, reported news agency Reuters citing China Global Television Network (CGTN). A CGTN reporter shot a video that showed how the Israeli military struck the weapon facility to prevent it from falling into the hands of Syrian rebel forces who have "anti-Israeli sentiments". "As we can see here, it looks like that the Israelis, they don't want the weapons of the Syrian military to be looted or to be scattered in hands of rebels because now they don't know who the weapons here are. There are people from everywhere, everywhere who's carrying a weapon, a light weapon is considered a rebel," said Hydar Kazwini. "So the Israelis don't know the orientation of them. They don't know their objectives, whether they are rebels, they have anti-Israeli sentiments. So they're striking all the maybe cutting-edge weapons that can be found when the Syrian military evacuated places. They are just preventing those weapons from reaching to the Syrian rebels," Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel seizes Syrian Army outpost at the summit of Mount Hermon after Assad flees

The whole Syria remains in the turmoil situation with the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. To take the advantage of situation, countries hit sites across Syria as regional actors in the Middle East scrambled to defend their interests in the country.

Power Vacuum in Syria Fuels Bombardments By Allies & Rivals

Syria's Islamist rebel leader has pledged to hold accountable former senior government officials&nbsp;for torture and war crimes.&nbsp;

This comes on the heels of&nbsp;talks on transferring power after President Bashar al-Assad's ouster.&nbsp;

Al-Jolani, who is now using his real name Ahmed al-Sharaa, promised to offer rewards to anyone providing information about senior army and security officers involved in war crimes.&nbsp;

"We will not hesitate to hold accountable the criminals, murderers, security and army officers involved in torturing the Syrian people," Al-Jolani said in a statement on Telegram on Tuesday (Dec 10).

"We will offer rewards to anyone who provides information about senior army and security officers involved in war crimes," he said.

He further said that his incoming administration aims to ensure the return of officials who have fled abroad.

Al-Jolani Sharaa held talks with outgoing prime minister Mohammed al-Jalali on Monday (Dec 9) "to coordinate a transfer of power that guarantees the provision of services" to Syria's people, as per an earlier statement on Telegram.

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<h2>Israel destroys key military sites in Syria</h2>

Meanwhile, Israel has destroyed significant military sites in Syria with a wave of airstrikes since Assad's ouster, said a war monitor on Tuesday (Dec 10).

"Israel destroyed the most important military sites in Syria, including Syrian airports and their warehouses, aircraft squadrons, radars, military signal stations, and many weapons and ammunition depots in various locations in most Syrian governorates," the Britain-based Observatory said in a statement Tuesday.&nbsp;

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Israel targeted an air defence facility in the vicinity of the port city of Latakia, destroying Syria's naval ships as well as military warehouses.

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Syria's Islamist rebel leader has pledged to hold accountable former senior government officials for torture and war crimes. This comes on the heels of talks on transferring power after President Bashar al-Assad's ouster.

Syria's Islamist rebel leader has pledged to hold accountable former senior government officials for torture and war crimes. This comes on the heels of talks on transferring power after President Bashar al-Assad's ouster. Al-Jolani, who is now using his real name Ahmed al-Sharaa, promised to offer rewards to anyone providing information about senior army and security officers involved in war crimes. "We will not hesitate to hold accountable the criminals, murderers, security and army officers involved in torturing the Syrian people," Al-Jolani said in a statement on Telegram on Tuesday (Dec 10). "We will offer rewards to anyone who provides information about senior army and security officers involved in war crimes," he said. He further said that his incoming administration aims to ensure the return of officials who have fled abroad. Al-Jolani Sharaa held talks with outgoing prime minister Mohammed al-Jalali on Monday (Dec 9) "to coordinate a transfer of power that guarantees the provision of services" to Syria's people, as per an earlier statement on Telegram. Also read: Who are the Alawites, Assad's community, who dominated Syria despite being a minority? Israel destroys key military sites in Syria Meanwhile, Israel has destroyed significant military sites in Syria with a wave of airstrikes since Assad's ouster, said a war monitor on Tuesday (Dec 10). "Israel destroyed the most important military sites in Syria, including Syrian airports and their warehouses, aircraft squadrons, radars, military signal stations, and many weapons and ammunition depots in various locations in most Syrian governorates," the Britain-based Observatory said in a statement Tuesday. WATCH | Israel-Hamas War: Israeli PM Says Hamas Will Rebuild, Attack Us Again If War Ends × Israel targeted an air defence facility in the vicinity of the port city of Latakia, destroying Syria's naval ships as well as military warehouses. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

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