BATTLE // December 8, 2024
Israeli invasion of Syria
Overview
Following the fall of the Assad regime on 8 December 2024, Israel invaded the demilitarized buffer zone in southwestern Syria and has continued to occupy it. Israel also carried out an airstrike campaign to cripple the Syrian Armed Forces, and demanded that it stay out of southern Syria. Israel's government said this these actions were intended to prevent any "potential threat" from post-war Syria.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Israel6,000–10,000medium
- Syria100,000medium
Syria fielded a 12.5 : 1 numerical advantage
Commanders (13)
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