Damascus has strongly criticized what it called a "provocative" move and a "clear violation" of its sovereignty after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defense Minister, Israel Kantz, visited Israeli soldiers stationed in Syria on Wednesday. The visit took place in an area near the Golan Heights, a region that Israel captured from Syria during the 1967 Middle East war and later annexed in 1981, a move not recognized by the international community. The Syrian government has long opposed the presence of Israeli forces on its territory, which it views as an infringement on its territorial integrity. The recent visit by Netanyahu and Kantz comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with Syria accusing Israel of conducting frequent military operations within its borders. These operations are often aimed at targeting Iranian-backed militias and other groups that Syria considers threats to its security. The Israeli government has not commented publicly on the Syrian government's response to the visit. However, previous statements suggest that Israel maintains a military presence in the area to protect its interests and deter potential threats. This presence has been a point of contention between Israel and Syria for years, with both sides accusing each other of aggression and encroachment. The situation highlights the complex and often volatile relationship between Israel and Syria, which has been further complicated by the involvement of other regional and global powers. While the Syrian government continues to demand the withdrawal of Israeli forces, it remains unclear whether this recent development will lead to any immediate changes in the status quo.