New War Doctrine: Israel Enters Syria to Crush Iran’s Comeback
Senior official: "We are determined to prevent Syria from turning into a launchpad for terrorism once again".
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Israel’s defense strategy along its northern border has entered a new phase as the IDF now carries out operations inside Syrian territory, aimed at deterring renewed threats from Iran, Hezbollah, and Sunni militant groups.
Following the collapse of the Assad regime, Israeli intelligence has identified efforts by Tehran and its proxies to reestablish military infrastructure near the Golan Heights. In response, the Israeli government authorized a forward-operating posture, allowing the IDF to conduct security activity beyond the border.
"This is not the Syria of 2023," said one senior military source. "The power vacuum has invited hostile actors to test our resolve. We’re not waiting for them at the fence."
New IDF outposts have been established within Syrian territory adjacent to the Golan, part of a strategy to create a buffer zone and intercept threats before they materialize near Israeli communities. The army has also intensified surveillance and targeted preemptive strikes, including the destruction of tanks and armored vehicles attempting to move through southern Syria in recent weeks.
“These aren’t symbolic moves. Any deployment of heavy weaponry near our border, even if not directly aimed at Israel, is treated as a provocation,” a security official stated.
Beyond conventional threats, Israeli forces are also monitoring Palestinian militant cells that emerged during the early stages of Syria’s instability. “The infrastructure isn’t massive, but it’s enough to worry us,” a defense source added.
Tensions have spiked recently following the brutal massacre of Druze civilians in southern Syria. In response, the IDF launched strikes against regime armor suspected of being involved. Israeli officials confirmed that a message was delivered to the Julani-led authorities in Syria: further aggression against civilians could trigger intensified Israeli action.
The IDF has detained several dozen Syrians in recent months, some linked to hostile activity and others suspected of involvement in weapons smuggling and intelligence gathering. Despite the expanded operations, Israeli officers report complicated relations with local Syrian Druze communities. While some have expressed interest in closer ties with Israel, many remain distrustful due to past Israeli withdrawals and perceived abandonment.
“There’s a deep skepticism on the ground,” one officer explained. “They’ve seen rulers come and go. Stability is a luxury no one expects here anymore.”
As reports circulate about U.S. pressure on Israel to limit operations in Syria, security officials reject those claims, insisting that Israeli policy is driven solely by national defense considerations.
“If this instability continues to spread,” said a senior official, “our actions will become even more assertive. We are determined to prevent Syria from turning into a launchpad for terrorism once again.”