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Israeli Troops in Syria Face Boredom, Tension Amid Unclear Mission
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Israeli soldiers in Syria's Golan Heights report boredom and tension due to a lack of clear mission, resorting to simulated hostile operations. An officer warns this could create new enemies. The deployment, following the Assad regime's collapse, reflects Prime Minister Netanyahu's security outlook, prioritizing territorial occupation over political arrangements.
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- Israeli soldiers in Syria's Golan sector are experiencing boredom and tension, according to troops.
- The army is reportedly devising simulated hostile operations like home invasions.
- An officer warns soldiers may 'turn their anger on us,' creating new enemies.
- The deployment follows the Assad regime's collapse and IDF entry into Syria.
- The situation reflects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security outlook.
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