Damascus, Syria – A recent visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the buffer zone in southern Syria has ignited a storm of controversy across social media platforms. The visit, which took place on Wednesday, saw Netanyahu accompanied by several members of his cabinet.
Netanyahu himself publicized the visit, posting on platform X (formerly Twitter): “I visited the buffer zone in Syria today, received an operational overview, and met with the fighters who bravely defend Israel every day. Proud of our fighters.” The post included a video clip of the visit.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry swiftly condemned the visit, issuing a statement calling it an “illegitimate act and a blatant violation of Syrian sovereignty.”
The video quickly went viral, triggering widespread debate among social media users. Many expressed outrage at what they described as Netanyahu’s “provocative incursion” into Syrian territory. Some users questioned the apparent lack of response, asking, “Do we, as a government and a people, have nothing to do to confront this Israeli aggression on our land, other than issuing statements of condemnation and seeking condemnation in the Security Council? Isn’t it time to restore the Syrian presence as a unified state and people?”
However, others cautioned against any military response, warning of potentially devastating consequences for Syria. “Syrians are capable of confronting Israel, but can we withstand a new wave of destruction and displacement?” one user asked. The potential for wider regional repercussions was also a concern raised by many commentators.
The incident underscores the ongoing tensions in the region and the complexities surrounding the Syrian-Israeli border. The buffer zone has been a source of contention for years, and Netanyahu’s visit has further inflamed already fragile relations.
