Israel orders forces to set up ‘sterile defence zone’ in southern Syria

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz instructed his military on Tuesday to create a “sterile defence zone”, a weapons-free zone, in southern Syria. The zone would be patrolled, Katz said, without permanent Israeli presence – as the country tightens its hold along the line between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

Dec 11, 2024 - 05:00
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Israel orders forces to set up ‘sterile defence zone’ in southern Syria
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz instructed his military on Tuesday to create a “sterile defence zone”, a weapons-free zone, in southern Syria. The zone would be patrolled, Katz said, without permanent Israeli presence – as the country tightens its hold along the line between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.