Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed concern over new threats emerging in the region, particularly from Iran-backed groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah, following more than a year of ongoing conflict.

Bashar al-Assad, Syria's longtime dictator, was overthrown by Islamist-led rebels on December 8, 2024, marking a significant shift in the region's power dynamics.

This power shift is causing substantial geopolitical changes, particularly concerning Syria's borders with Israel and Turkey.

In response to the upheaval, Israel's military has advanced into Syrian territory, moving eastward into a buffer zone that has been maintained for 50 years due to a ceasefire.