Israel plans to expand Golan settlements

Israel plans to expand Golan settlements after fall of Assad
Israel says the move is necessary following the takeover of neighbouring Syria by an Islamist-led rebel alliance.
Israel plans to double population on occupied Golan, citing threats from Syria
Israel agreed on Sunday to double its population on the occupied Golan Heights while saying threats from Syria remained despite the moderate tone of rebel leaders who ousted President Bashar al-Assad a week ago.
For Israel, Assad’s Fall Brings Opportunities and New Threats
Syria’s new de facto authorities are led by a Sunni Islamist group with extremist origins, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), and represent a dangerous unknown. And as the coalition of opposition fighters seeks to solidify its hold on the country,
Who Set the Stage for al-Assad’s Ouster? There Are Different Answers in the U.S. and Israel.
President Biden says he weakened Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, laying the groundwork for Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Syrian leader would still be in power had he listened to American advice.
Live briefing: Israel approves plan to expand settlements on occupied Golan Heights
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says U.S. officials have made direct contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. HTS’s leader condemned Israel’s incursion into Syria.
Israel aims to double population in occupied Golan Heights
The Israeli government on Sunday approved a plan to invest more than $10 million in the occupied Golan Heights. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan aims to double the population in the region, his office announced.
Israel Approves Plan Aiming To Double Annexed Golan Population: Statement
The Israeli government on Sunday approved a plan to double the population of the occupied and annexed Golan Heights, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, the prime minister's office said.
On GPS: How Israel has become the Middle East’s new superpower
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Israel Claims Credit for al-Assad’s Ouster, but Sees Risk in His Absence
Assad’s downfall was made possible by their recent assaults on Hezbollah, Iran and Syria, all of which weakened the ...
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