
According to the report, the checkpoints in question had been in place for 40 years, ever since the Six Day War.
Al-Hayat also claimed that that foreign journalists were barred from covering IDF maneuvers conducted on the Golan Heights
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It seems both IDF and Syrian Army are making the preparations for a war, soon.
I must say I am somewhat confused why Syria would remove the check points.
It seems to me they would want to strengthen the checkpoints, if fearing/preparing for war.
The only thing I can think of is if Syria intends to have a proxy war using terrorism as opposed to one army fighting another-think Lebanon.
Either case, I don't think this is good or will benefit ME peace.