Syria pushed into a corner: soldiers want to maneuver deep - while eyes are on other fronts

While the security establishment is focused on other arenas, the Syrian front is experiencing constant tension. The 210th Division completed a divisional exercise simulating attacks on IDF positions deep in Syria. Reserve officers criticize the scope of initiatives and call for expanding operations in Syrian villages. A senior officer defends the extensive activity. The IDF operates from ten positions in Syrian territory, including targeted killings and arrests. Tensions with Turkey in the Syrian arena are also described.

While the Israeli security establishment is focused on other arenas (the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran), the Syrian front is experiencing ongoing security tension. The 210th Division, under the command of Brigadier General Yair Palai, completed a divisional exercise simulating attack scenarios on IDF positions deep in Syrian territory and along the border, including Mount Hermon. Reserve officers in the sector criticized the scope of initiatives and argued that operational activity in Syrian villages should be expanded. In contrast, a senior officer defended the extensive activity in complex locations. The IDF operates from ten positions in Syrian territory, carrying out targeted killings and arrests. The officer noted that the reservists would like to "conquer Damascus" and that activity in Syria is more intense than in the past. Tensions with Turkey in the Syrian arena are also described, with the Air Force attacking a Turkish attempt to establish a foothold in the area.