Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to prepare for a winter presence in the Golan Heights buffer zone due to the ongoing security situation in Syria. This comes as the G7 leaders plan a virtual meeting to discuss Syria’s future, emphasizing a transition to an inclusive government that respects human rights. Additionally, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to protect Syrian civilians. The article also highlights the indictment of former Syrian prison chief Samir Ousman Alsheikh in the U.S. for torture.