[As reported in Associated Press](https://apnews.com/syria-civil-war-live-updates-assad-rebels-israel), the Israeli army entered areas that had served as a buffer region since 1973. This act was immediately criticized by Saudi Arabia and Egypt. However, the Prime Minister of Israel stated that the Golan Area Agreement between Israel and Syria is no longer in force - "This agreement no longer exists: the Syrian troops have left their positions" - Netanyahu said.