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Reporter’s Notebook: The threat along Syrian buffer zone is far from over for Israel

For now, there appears to be little appetite to withdraw from the buffer zone, largely because of lingering questions over whether Syria’s new president is truly capable of controlling the country.

The Israel Ministry of Defense’s National Mine Action Authority (INMAA) clears minefields with the assistance of sappers from 4M Defense Mine Solutions in the northern Golan Heights near the Syrian border, April 28, 2026.
 (L-R) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the backdrop of Syrian and Israeli flags (illustrative)

US believes Israel-Syria normalization chances before Knesset elections 'very slim,' source to Post

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa gestures outside 10 Downing Street, after meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in London, Britain March 31, 2026.

Israel refused normalization with Syria at last minute, says Al-Sharaa

‘AN INTERIM agreement that could one day make it possible to sip hot chocolate in a lodge at the base of a bunny hill on the Syrian half of Mount Hermon is something that may be within reach.’ Here, the first snow this winter hits Mount Hermon in Syria, as seen from the northern Golan Heights, near

Donald Trump reimagines Israel's border with Syria, from buffer zones to bunny slopes


Where's David’s Sling and why wasn't it used to intercept Iran's missiles?

Missile defense system hasn’t been used since it failed to intercept Syrian missiles last year.

David's Sling interceptor

Israeli strikes in Syria reveal new battlefield for post-civil war era

As Israel continues to strike at Iran more publicly the Syrian conflict enters a new phase.

 Kurdish-led militiamen ride atop military vehicles as they celebrate victory over Islamic State in Raqqa, Syria, October 17, 2017

Netanyahu: Those who threaten to destroy us will bear full responsibility

The airstrikes were reportedly carried out in three waves and targeted military targets belonging to Iran's Quds Force in Syria.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Israel Katz attend the inauguration of new international Ramon Airport, January 21st, 2019.

Trump: Israel can defend itself with the billions the US gave it

“I spoke with Bibi,” Trump continued. “I told Bibi, ‘you know we give Israel 4.5 billion dollars a year. And they are doing very well at defending themselves.”

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) embraces Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after his remarks at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem May 23, 2017

Israeli-Russian relations strained following U.S. withdrawal from Syria

After airing out their disagreements at the U.N., Jerusalem and Moscow have signaled a willingness to move beyond crisis over beyond downed Russian plane.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) and US President Donald Trump (R)

Netanyahu: U.S. supports escalated Israeli response to Iran in Syria

Trump, PM speak after withdrawal announcement

PM Netanyahu and President Trump

Strategic Quneitra crossing between Syria and Israel reopened

After a four-year shutdown, the IDF is reopening a border crossing in the Golan Heights for exclusive UNDOF troops usage.

Crossing between Israel and Syria opened exclusively to UNDOF troops

Strategic Quneitra crossing between Syria and Israel reopened

After a four-year shutdown, the IDF is reopening a border crossing in the Golan Heights for exclusive UNDOF troops usage.

Crossing between Israel and Syria opened exclusively to UNDOF troops

Liberman: Assad is responsible for downing Russian plane

Israel's defense forces "will do everything they must" to defend the country and its citizens. "I will continue to do what I must," he added.

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman speaks at a faction meeting on June 18th, 2018

Syrian fluke in translation on Facebook: 'Our name is s***'

Below the Arabic caption, an additional caption in Hebrew was supposed to mean the same and serve a warning to Israelis, but got lost in translation.

A man is silhouetted against a video screen with a Twitter and a Facebook logo