Syrian forces were acting in violation of ceasefire agreements.
By JPOST.COM STAFFUpdated: NOVEMBER 19, 2017 19:45Israeli forces are seen near a border fence between the Israeli side of the Golan Heights and Syria, November 4, 2017.(photo credit: REUTERS)
The IDF fired upon Syrian army positions Sunday evening near the Israeli border in the Golan Heights on Sunday, the IDF spokesperson's office reported.Syrian forces had been working to fortify a military outpost in the buffer zone, in violation of ceasefire agreements, and an IDF tank fired deterring shots in response.A similar incident occurred on Saturday, when an IDF tank fired a warning shell near Syrian forces after identifying a Syrian army-built outpost in the demilitarized zone between Syria and Israel, similarly contrary to ceasefire agreements.According to the IDF, the outpost was located close to the Druse village of Hader on the Syrian-controlled side of the Golan Heights.Earlier this month, following intense fighting in the village, the IDF said it was willing to provide assistance and prevent the capture of the Druse village by anti-regime forces.New conflicts threaten Syria after Islamic State defeat (credit: REUTERS)“The IDF is ready and prepared to assist the residents of the village, and will prevent the harming or conquering of the village of Hader because of our deep commitment to the Druse population,” said IDF Spokesman Brig.-Gen. Ronen Manelis.IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot, Northern Command commander Maj.- Gen. Yoel Strick and Commander of the Bashan Division Brig.-Gen. Yaniv Ashur were said to be assessing the situation on Israel's northern border.
