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Netanyahu ensures security after Assad's fall, UN wishes best possible future for Syria | N18G

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is taking necessary security measures in response to the changes in Syria following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. Israel sees both opportunities and risks in the upheaval, with concerns about rising Islamist rebel forces, including those with Al-Qaeda links. Netanyahu instructed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to secure strategic areas, including the Syrian Hermon summit. The collapse of Assad's regime has led to Hamas's increasing isolation, potentially opening doors for a hostage deal, though it remains uncertain. Israel informed the U.N. Security Council about its temporary measures along the Syrian border, emphasizing that its actions focus solely on security, not intervening in Syria's civil conflict. The U.K. and the U.N. also expressed concerns about Syria’s future, while U.N. refugee chief Filippo Grandi called for patience as millions of refugees assess the safety of returning to Syria after 13 years of civil war.

first published: Dec 10, 2024 04:52 pm