Committee: Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC)
Country: State of Israel
Agenda: Addressing the Syrian conflict and the Proliferation of Rebel and Non-state armed
groups globally.
Israel has risen in firm opposition to their proliferation, especially all the ones it perceives
against its national interests. In its thinking, armed non-state actors such as Hezbollah and Hamas
are the most threatening because their massive military might be a threat with regional influence.
The IDF has thus engaged in a series of military operations aimed at neutralizing them so as to
limit them from gaining greater strength to date.
The government of Israel is greatly concerned about the proliferation of armed non-state actors
along its borders, driven primarily by those proxy or surrogate forces of Iran namely, Hezbollah,
ISIS, and Iranian-supported militias operating on Syrian soil. Indeed, ISIS has been largely
defeated but still maintains its presence in large parts of Syria, especially around Idlib and other
less-controlled areas. This has always been the nightmare for Israel the fear of such groups
laying hands on sophisticated arms that would destabilize the entire region, posing disastrous
threats to the security of Israel. The general destabilization in the region has been caused by
extensive Iranian military involvement in Syria and sponsorship of non-state proxies like
Hezbollah and other Shia militiamen, which naturally sharpens Israeli concerns about their
national security.
Thus, the Government of Israel has undertaken a policy of pre-emptive attacks towards the
objective of eliminating arms transfers, supply lines, and military infrastructures held both by
Hezbollah and other non-state armed groups present in Syria. This, it argues, would best serve
the interest of its self-defense and regional stability.
SOLUTIONS
Israel seeks to minimize Iranian and Russian influence in Syria, block the transfer of advanced
weapons to Hezbollah, prevent Syria from posing a credible military threat to Israel or permitting
Iran to do so, undermine the legitimacy of Syria's claims to the Golan Heights, and prevent Sunni
militants from establishing infrastructure or operational bases along Israel's border.
Israel has taken proactive measures to address the security threats emanating from Syria
following the fall of the Assad regime. The establishment of a buffer zone within Syrian territory
is a key element of Israel's strategy. This buffer zone aims to:
Prevent Infiltration: By maintaining a military presence, Israel aims to stop hostile entities,
including non-state armed groups (NSAGs), from crossing into its territory.
Counter Arms Transfers: The buffer zone serves to disrupt the transfer of advanced weaponry,
particularly to Hezbollah and other hostile factions.
Ensure Regional Stability: Israel's actions are focused on deterring destabilizing forces, thereby
contributing to broader regional security.
REFERENCES
https://www.rand.org/
https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/
https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2024/12/israel-moves-forces-into-buffer-zone-
with-syria-as-assad-regime-falls.php?
SUBMITTED BY;
ISHAAN JAIN
DELEGATE OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL
