Israeli Channel 12 confirmed government approval of plans to promote demographic growth in the Golan Heights and Katzrin, citing “rising threats” in Syria.
The Israeli government announced on Sunday plans to accelerate settlement expansion in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, citing the ongoing conflict in Syria and a strategic goal to double the Israeli population in the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the importance of reinforcing Israeli control over the area, calling it vital for the country’s security and sovereignty.
According to the Lebanese news platform Al Mayadeen, Israeli forces have expanded their presence in Quneitra’s countryside and advanced toward key locations, including the town of el-Maalgah in southern Syria.
Israeli troops have reportedly seized control of critical freshwater resources in the al-Yarmouk Basin and are now 15 kilometers from the Damascus-Beirut international highway.
Low-flying drones are allegedly urging local elders to meet with Israeli military representatives, as further incursions into western Daraa, including Koayiah, are anticipated.
For its part, the Anadolu news agency reported that Israeli forces have occupied three villages: Jamlah in Daraa, and Mazraat Beit Jinn and Mughr al-meer near Damascus.
Meanwhile, Israeli Channel 12 confirmed government approval of plans to promote demographic growth in the Golan Heights and Katzrin, citing “rising threats” in Syria.
Israeli Security Minister Israel Katz highlighted these risks during discussions on Israel’s defense budget.
‘Violation of 1974 Agreement’ – Israel Increases Military Movements in Golan Heights
Netanyahu reiterated last week that the Golan Heights would remain Israeli “for eternity,” asserting that control of the territory is essential for national security. However, international actors, including the United Nations, consider Israel’s actions as violations of the 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria.
Ahmad al-Sharaa, head of Syria’s new administration and leader of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), stated that his administration has no intention of engaging with Israel militarily.
Israeli forces continue to conduct airstrikes in Syria, targeting weapons stockpiles and military sites, with claims of dismantling over 90% of Syria’s air defense systems. Reports from Sputnik noted approximately 52 Israeli strikes over the weekend, leading to widespread destruction across Syrian provinces.
Israeli reconnaissance activity over Syria remains ongoing, intensifying tensions and underlining its strategic military objectives.
(PC, Al Mayadeen)
the zionists can make all the ‘decisions’ they want, it means Nothing more than similar “decisions” made by White Apartheid South Africa, also with usa and uk support ( seems like Ancient History now ). israel was Forced out of Gaza and the so-called security zone in Lebanon…. israel will now be forced out of Syria’s Golan Heights and out of Occupied Palestine. Moreover, the UN is solidly on the side of Palestine as are the vast Majority of the Peoples and governments of the Earth.
Am I the only one with a sense of dejavu? 1982 to 2000 to be precise, and southern Lebanon … How long will the Syrian locals remain passive once the Israeli settler-terrorists begin acting the way they do in the West Bank?