The Israeli occupation forces penetrated several kilometers into the Syrian Golan Heights, and took control of the Syrian Mount Hermon military site, in a new escalation that threatens regional security.

Israeli sources reported that "the Israeli army is currently working on establishing a buffer zone aimed at protecting settlements in the occupied Golan." The sources claimed that "the incursion is not to permanently seize Syrian territory, but rather to enhance Israel's security and protect the occupied Golan Heights."

In a related context, the Israeli political-security cabinet unanimously approved last night the decision to occupy the Syrian Mount Hermon in the liberated Golan, while proceeding with the establishment of the buffer zone.