Israel Fears a New October 7 from Syria and Strengthens Borders with Barriers and Additional Forces

Israel is increasingly concerned about the possibility of an attack similar to that of October 7, 2023 — this time from the Syrian border.

According to the Hebrew news site Walla, the Israeli army is preparing for what it describes as a “terrifying scenario” involving a ground invasion similar to the one launched by Hamas, and even retaliatory actions by Bedouin groups against Israeli settlements near the fence in the Golan Heights.

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A senior Israeli officer stated: “We stopped defending from the border line long ago. Instead, we’ve built a barrier deeper inland to prevent vehicle crossings, and we’re also prepared for scenarios involving automatic parachute landings.”

While the global focus remains on Gaza — particularly with the start of ground operations in Deir al-Balah — the Israeli army is actively preparing for a potential infiltration from Syria. Such a scenario could target residential communities near the Golan Heights.

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The Israeli defense establishment is particularly concerned about a possible Iranian-backed attempt to breach the buffer zone on the Syrian side of the Golan, using militants in pickup trucks. This strategy resembles past attacks on Assad regime institutions prior to the loss of several regions in Syria.

Military officials do not rule out that such operations could involve strikes on military outposts, convoys, and patrols.

Walla also reported that both the Military Intelligence Directorate and Unit 504 have increased their operations in the region, including arrests in several Syrian villages — some of which were publicized in the media.

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A senior officer from Israel’s northern command confirmed that these arrests helped the army gain a clearer picture of the terrorist infrastructure. He added that the Northern Command has trained Division 210 in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense and the wartime rapid intervention unit to counter scenarios involving the takeover of settlements.

The troops have been trained to coordinate with the Israeli Air Force to direct aerial strikes against infiltrators once inside Israeli territory.

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“We no longer defend from the front line itself,” the officer said. “We’ve positioned forces deeper inland. In the front, along the border, we have forward units, with reserves in the rear. We’ve constructed an eastern barrier to stop vehicles, built fences and trenches, established a missile defense line, and even if parachuters try to infiltrate, we’re ready.”

He further revealed that Israel now has 1,100 active fighters stationed within northern communities, all equipped with machine guns, rifles, ammunition, and military gear. Four surprise drills have already been conducted. A rapid intervention unit made up of about 100 soldiers from the Golan is said to be highly mobile, effective in combat, and most importantly, familiar with the terrain — including the ability to maneuver from the air.

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