Satellite images analyzed by Al Jazeera's Sanad unit illustrate Israel's development of military bases within the demilitarised buffer zone in Syria, just after the fall of President Bashar Al-Assad. The construction is marked by seven sites that surfaced between December 2024 and February 2025, coinciding with a period of instability in the region. Despite Syria's new president's commitment to upholding a 1974 ceasefire agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu claims it is non-binding due to the regime change, asserting Israel's need to prevent hostile forces from establishing a foothold near its borders, complicating the political landscape further amidst Syria's recovery efforts.
Images verified by Al Jazeera's Sanad unit reveal Israel is building military bases in Syria's demilitarised buffer zone following the regime change in Damascus.
Despite Syria's transitional president acknowledging the 1974 ceasefire agreement, Israel's Netanyahu argues that the agreement is invalid since it was made with a deposed regime.
Satellite images show multiple construction sites in the buffer zone, as Israel takes advantage of Syria's instability to strengthen its military presence.
Syria's priority is reconstruction and stability, with its new administration seeking to avoid conflicts that may exacerbate the ongoing destruction from years of war.
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