Turkey’s creeping annexation of Syria and how it threatens Israel
Turkey currently occupies some 3,500 square miles (about 5% of Syria’s total territory) in northern Syria through a series of military incursions over recent years.
Turkey currently occupies some 3,500 square miles (about 5% of Syria’s total territory) in northern Syria through a series of military incursions over recent years.
Recent Turkish moves in Syria suggest a gradual shift from temporary operations to a durable strategic presence, one that could complicate Israeli air activity and reshape the northern theater.
The P-8 Poseidon, is one of the world’s most advanced maritime patrol aircraft, offering an operational range of roughly 2,200 kilometers over maritime areas, support for aerial refueling, and advanced sensors.
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s longtime president, the IDF established a buffer zone in southern Syria to prevent attacks by hostile forces and has maintained the security zone ever since.
Arab reports indicate that Israeli planners are examining renewed activity in Syria, where Iranian‑backed militias, including the IRGC Quds Force and Liwa Fatemiyoun, continue to operate near Damascus, Al‑Bukamal, and the Golan frontier.
Trump’s apparent willingness to compromise with Tehran has baffled supporters and critics alike.
Drones and electronic devices undergo digital extraction, with technicians pulling flight logs, communication frequencies, and embedded software.
Conventional FPV platforms typically rely on low‑power, narrowband radio links for control and video transmission. These signals are faint, difficult to detect at long distances, and often resemble hobbyist frequencies, making them hard for defensive systems to isolate and disrupt.
Historically, Israel utilized buffer zones, such as the security zone in southern Lebanon from 1982 to 2000 and earlier zones in Gaza, but abandoned them due to the belief that technological surveillance, border barriers, and diplomatic arrangements could replace permanent security belts.
IDF troops in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, Judea, and Samaria and those serving at sea stood in silence to honor and remember the sacrifices made by those who fell.
This landmark contract is worth over $50 million.
As Israel sounded its annual siren marking Holocaust Remembrance Day, IDF soldiers across all fronts stood at attention in solemn silence.
Through arms deals with Hezbollah on the Syrian black market, al-Julani’s men are supplying them with weapons cheaply.
In the southern Syria village of Beit Jan, IDF forces dismantled a hidden Islamic Jihad arms depot, locating and destroying weapons ranging from firearms to mines and terrorist communications equipment.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard would likely push for a forceful reaction to preserve deterrence.
Without reliable digital communication, coordination becomes slower and more compartmentalized.
As part of their first deployment to Syria, troops from the Hasmonean Brigade carried out surveillance missions, gathering vital intelligence to prevent terrorism from taking root in the volatile region.
Throughout 2025, the IDF fought terror on its borders, including a direct war with Iran that crippled its ballistic and nuclear capabilities and secured the return of all but one hostage from Gaza.
After more than 100 days in southern Syria, the Spearhead Brigade (55) completed dozens of operations securing the Golan Heights, confiscating heavy weapons and ammunition, and eliminating dozens of terrorists.
The IDF has become one of the first militaries in the world to deploy weaponized ground robots in live combat.
