Israel deploys hundreds of troops near Syrian border

JERUSALEM, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reinforced its presence in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights on Friday as rebel forces in Syria advanced toward the south.

Over the past day, hundreds of troops have been redirected from several training units to Division 210, which oversees the border with Syria, a military official said during a press briefing.

The redeployment underscores Is