Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israel will be staying clear off Syria’s civil war.
Israel has conducted at least three air strikes on suspected Syrian depots for weaponry.
And Israel’s forces have occasionally shelled Syrian positions in response to shooting at the Israeli side of the Golan.
But despite violence eroding security on the Golan Heights border area, Netanyahu said Israel would not get involved in Syria unless it was fired upon.
Only last week there battles close to Israeli border on the Golan. But still Israel will not get involved in the civil war in Syria, as long as the fire is not directed at us.” Netanyahu said.
The strategic plateau, most of which is occupied by Israel, saw fierce fighting last week between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s forces and rebels trying to overthrow him.
The area is patrolled by U.N. peacekeepers, but Austria recently said it would withdraw its troops in response to the clashes.