Syria - April 20, 2025 Chief of Staff in Syria: "We hold key points and are on the front lines to best protect ourselves" The Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour and assessment of the situation in Syria with the Commander of the Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Uri Gordin, the Commander of Division 210, Maj. Gen. Yair Plai, and other commanders. The Chief of Staff spoke with the commanders and fighters operating in the field and approved the plans for continuing the defense and attack. From the words of the Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir: "This space is a vital space. We entered here because Syria fell apart, and therefore *we hold key points and are on the front line to best protect ourselves.* From this place we see everyone on this ridge - this is a strategic point. We don't know how things will develop here, but our hold here has an extremely important security significance." "IDF forces will continue to operate in the security area and protect residents from any threat."