As Syria's civil war intensifies, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have deployed reinforcements to the Golan Heights near the Syrian border. The IDF aims to prepare for "different scenarios" as Syrian rebel forces seize control of Quneitra amidst rapid advances in the south. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's sudden departure from Damascus has further escalated uncertainty. The conflict, which began in 2011, continues to draw in international powers, heightening tensions in the region.