Syrian troop deployment near the border with Israel has confirmed reports by Golan Heights residents several weeks ago that Syrian President Bashar Assad is staging a show of strength against Israel. Arutz-7 reported last month that residents noticed building activity and army movements close to the border.
Syria also is beefing up its naval forces with Iranian missiles designed to attack foreign ships. It also has tested Scud missiles, including a Soviet version that can reach southern Israel. The government fears that Russia will renege on its agreement not to sell advanced anti-tank weapons to Syria, which Golan Heights residents say may be preparing for a war on Israel based on Hizbullah's strategy of using underground bunkers.
Syria also is beefing up its naval forces with Iranian missiles designed to attack foreign ships. It also has tested Scud missiles, including a Soviet version that can reach southern Israel. The government fears that Russia will renege on its agreement not to sell advanced anti-tank weapons to Syria, which Golan Heights residents say may be preparing for a war on Israel based on Hizbullah's strategy of using underground bunkers.