Israel's military is building along UN-patrolled demilitarized zone in Syria, satellite images show

Israel has begun a construction project along a demarcation line that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria, apparently laying asphalt for a road right along the frontier. That's according to satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press. The United Nations confirmed to the AP that Israeli troops have entered the demilitarized zone. The work, which appears to have begun in earnest in late September, comes as the Israeli military already has created new roadways and what appears to be a buffer zone along the Gaza Strip’s frontier with Israel. It has also started demolishing villages in a similar manner in Lebanon. The Israeli military didn't respond to requests for comment. Syria declined to comment.