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Israel's borders have shifted throughout its history. Action in Syria may reshape them again

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Israel has never had fully recognized borders since its establishment in 1948 .

Frontiers with its Arab neighbors have shifted as a result of wars, annexations, ceasefires and peace agreements.

As Assad was toppled early this month , Israel moved into the Syrian side of a demilitarized buffer zone.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli troops will remain in Syria indefinitely.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged all countries with interests in Syria to “try to make sure that we’re not sparking any additional conflicts” The new Syrian government has already lodged a complaint with the U.N. Security Council about Israeli advances into Syrian territory.