Israel Fears Syria Buffer Will Put Hizbullah, Iran Close to Frontier
A map included in a preliminary agreement that seeks to establish buffer zones in southwest Syria indicates that Iran-backed forces could deploy within several kilometers of the Israeli frontier, a media report said on Wednesday.
The map of the agreement, reached between the U.S., Russia and Jordan last week, shows the buffer area nearly abutting the town of Quneitra next to the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the map on Wednesday.
Israel has long complained about the involvement of archenemy Iran and its Lebanese ally Hizbullah in Syria. Israeli officials say Israel is not a party to last week's "memorandum of understanding" and will defend its interests.
Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Wednesday that Israel maintains the right to "act freely" and will not allow Syria to become a front line.
15 November 2017, 21:19
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"Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Wednesday that Israel maintains the right to "act freely" and will not allow Syria to become a front line."
Syria is already a frontline.
15 November 2017, 21:24
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Do not worry tovarish Lieberman this will never happen you have my word. Besides, you can blow up anything you see as suspicious in the area without asking, like you did on January 18 2015.
