Israeli soldiers walking past signs pointing out distances to different cities at an observation point on Mount Bental in the Golan Heights May 5, 2013. Photo by Reuters
IDF To Establish New Golan Division To Contend With Syria Threat -- Haaretz
IDF chief believes that the Golan Heights, which turned into an active front because of the ongoing battles between rebel and military forces in Syria, is in need of constant security.
The Israel Defense Force has created a new regional division that will operate in the north to stop any spillover from the Syrian civil war or violation of the cease-fire line in the Golan Heights, IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz decided this week.
The new division, the IDF's fifth, will comprise mainly troops from the long-established reserve division, the 366th Division, known as the Netiv Ha’esh ("Path of Fire"), under the command of former Golani Brigade commander Brig. Gen. Ofek Buchris.
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Update: Israel strengthens Syria border with an eye on Hezbollah -- Reuters
My Comment: I guess the Israelis are expecting the situation in Syria to get even more bloodier and dangerous.
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