Israel launches "Cow Company" project in southern Syria

An Israeli newspaper has revealed a project dubbed the "Cow Company" initiative, aimed at strengthening Israel's presence in an area of southern Syria under the control of the Israeli military as part of a new security strategy to consolidate control along the border.

4 July, 2026 17:29

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According to Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel has launched a project involving the deployment of around 140 head of cattle in an area near Wadi al-Raqad in southern Syria to reinforce its presence there.

The newspaper said the project covers approximately 10,000 dunams behind the border fence and includes the construction of livestock fencing as part of a security strategy based on the principle of "permanent presence" to keep Syrian shepherds away and prevent infiltration.

The report states that Israeli farmer Yoel Zilberman led the initiative by moving his herd into the area while the Israeli military and activists built around 22 kilometers of livestock fencing, some of it electrified.

The farm has recently been named "Alot Hashachar" (Heights of Dawn) in honor of an Israeli officer who was recently killed in Lebanon.

The newspaper added that Israeli military officials view the project as a way to entrench control over the area and reduce security incidents, while authorities are taking steps to regulate a permanent presence at the site.

The report notes that the area of Syrian territory under Israeli military control since the incursions following the fall of the Baath regime has reached approximately 235 square kilometers.

ANHA