threats general regime voices approach injures middle force area conflict 12 including beirut strikes 66 india israel settlement hezbollah president assad drones war following river retaliation activities hts harriss israelis

Articles for Golan, search results for israeli

Syrian villagers near the Golan Heights say Israeli forces are banning them from their fields
4 days, 23 hours ago

Syrian villagers near the Golan Heights say Israeli forces are banning them from their fields

Associated Press  

Israeli forces have set up a position in an abandoned Syrian army base in the village of Maariyah and prevented local farmers from accessing their fields, residents said Thursday. “But then Israel came, and it is preventing people from coming and going and moving.” The Israeli military said in a statement that it is “operating within the buffer zone and …

Syria Israeli Syrian Village Israeli Forces Forces Golan Heights
Separated for decades, Assad’s fall spurs hope for families split by Golan Heights buffer zone
5 days, 12 hours ago

Separated for decades, Assad’s fall spurs hope for families split by Golan Heights buffer zone

Associated Press  

MAJDAL SHAMS, Golan Heights — The four sisters gathered by the side of the road, craning their necks to peer far beyond the razor wire-reinforced fence snaking across the mountain. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Safadi sisters Soha, left, and Salma, cry after speaking by phone with their sister, Sawsan, who is …

Hope Syria Families Israel Israeli Syrian Zone
Majdal Shams, Israeli-controlled home to the Druze, perches uneasily at the edge of war
6 days, 10 hours ago

Majdal Shams, Israeli-controlled home to the Druze, perches uneasily at the edge of war

Associated Press  

MAJDAL SHAMS, Golan Heights — High in the mountains of the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, the town of Majdal Shams is home to members of one of the Middle East’s most insular religious minorities: the Druze. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print People walk past a sign in the Druze village of Majdal Shams, …

War Syria 2024 Israel Share Israeli Syrian
Netanyahu says Israeli troops to occupy Syria buffer zone for foreseeable future
6 days, 11 hours ago

Netanyahu says Israeli troops to occupy Syria buffer zone for foreseeable future

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli troops …

Syria Gaza Israel Hamas Netanyahu Israeli Syrian
Israel’s borders have shifted throughout its history. Action in Syria may reshape them again
6 days, 12 hours ago

Israel’s borders have shifted throughout its history. Action in Syria may reshape them again

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, entered Syrian territory Tuesday and said Israeli troops would remain in the area indefinitely, blurring the border with its northern neighbor. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Israel quickly annexed east Jerusalem – home to the city’s most sensitive Jewish, Muslim and Christian holy sites as …

Syria Palestine Jewish Egypt Palestinian Gaza Israel
Majdal Shams, home to the Druze, perches uneasily at the edge of war
6 days, 17 hours ago

Majdal Shams, home to the Druze, perches uneasily at the edge of war

Al Jazeera  

High in the mountains of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Majdal Shams is home to members of one of the Middle East’s most insular religious communities: the Druze. With its roots in 10th century Ismailism, a branch of Shia Islam, the roughly one million-strong minority is spread across Syria, Lebanon, Israel and the Golan Heights. Many families in Majdal Shams have …

Syria Israel Israeli Syrian Majdal Shams Druze
Israeli forces to remain in Syria's buffer zone for foreseeable future, says Netanyahu
Trending News
6 days, 23 hours ago

Israeli forces to remain in Syria's buffer zone for foreseeable future, says Netanyahu

Firstpost  

Netanyahu visited the buffer zone with Defence Minister Israel Katz, who said he instructed the Israeli military to quickly establish a presence including fortifications, in anticipation of what could be an extended stay in the area. Image- AP Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that forces would remain in a buffer zone on the Syrian border, specifically on Mount …

Syria Israel Netanyahu Israeli Syrian Heights Buffer Zone
What lessons Israeli capture of Syria’s Golan buffer zone has for India
1 week ago

What lessons Israeli capture of Syria’s Golan buffer zone has for India

Firstpost  

he price of peace often lies in preparedness and resolve to take the path of tough decisions. Time may not always be on our side Israel’s preemptive operations in Syria underscore its unwavering commitment to safeguarding its citizens and securing its borders. The Israeli prime minister said Israeli control of the high ground “ensures our security and sovereignty”, adding, “The …

Security China Military Islamist Syria National Turkey
Israel's Golan Heights plan slammed
1 week ago

Israel's Golan Heights plan slammed

China Daily  

By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-17 09:39 Israeli soldiers cross the security fence, moving toward the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of Majdal Shams, on Sunday. MATIAS DELACROIX/AP Concerns are growing over the US-enabled "Greater Israel" aspirations after Israel approved a plan to double the …

Syria Gaza Israel Israeli Plan China Daily Heights
Israel seeking to 'expand borders' through Golan plan: Turkey
1 week, 1 day ago

Israel seeking to 'expand borders' through Golan plan: Turkey

The Hindu  

Turkey on Monday denounced an Israeli plan to double the population living in the occupied and annexed Golan Heights as a bid to "expand its borders". "This decision is a new stage in Israel's goal of expanding its borders through occupation," the foreign ministry said in a statement condemning the move. Israel's government on Sunday approved a plan to double …

Syria Israel Golan Heights Golan
Turkey slams Israel's annexation plan, calls it bid to expand borders
1 week, 1 day ago

Turkey slams Israel's annexation plan, calls it bid to expand borders

Firstpost  

Israel’s government on Sunday approved a plan to double the population of the annexed Golan Heights, just days after its troops seized a UN-monitored buffer zone bordering Syria as rebel forces moved on Damascus An Israeli armoured vehicle maneuvers along the security fence near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of …

Syria Israel Israeli Golan Heights
Why Israel has its eyes set on Syria’s Golan Heights
Trending News
1 week, 1 day ago

Why Israel has its eyes set on Syria’s Golan Heights

Firstpost  

The Israeli government has green-lit a plan to double the population in the occupied Golan Heights. Here’s why An Israeli armoured vehicle maneuvers along the security fence near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of Majdal Shams, December 15, 2024. Israeli forces captured the Golan Heights in the 1967 Six-Day War, …

War Independent Syria Israel Netanyahu Israeli Reuters
Netanyahu says Israel aims to 'double population' in annexed parts of Golan Heights
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

Netanyahu says Israel aims to 'double population' in annexed parts of Golan Heights

Firstpost  

On Sunday, Netanyahu’s office said that the government approved a plan to double the population on the Israeli-held Golan Heights Israeli soldiers stand on the Syrian side of the ceasefire line between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, as seen from the Golan Heights, December 10, 2024. File Image/Reuters The Israeli government approved on Sunday a plan to increase the …

Population Syria Israel Netanyahu Israeli Plan Syrian
'Syrian-led' must not be just lip service: China Daily editorial
1 week, 1 day ago

'Syrian-led' must not be just lip service: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Soon after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government of Syria on Dec 8, Israel bombed military targets in Syria and quickly occupied the United Nations-recognized buffer zone of the Golan Heights to "protect its own security". In a bid to avert some of the international pressure, Tel Aviv claimed its occupation of the Golan Heights will be "temporary", and …

Syria Israel Netanyahu Israeli Syrian Heights Golan Heights
Several countries slam Israeli plans to expand settlements in Syria’s Golan
1 week, 1 day ago

Several countries slam Israeli plans to expand settlements in Syria’s Golan

Al Jazeera  

US military says it kills ISIL fighters as EU warns that Iran and Russia should have ‘no place’ in Syria’s future. Several countries have condemned Israel’s plan to expand settlements in Syria’s occupied Golan Heights after the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad by opposition fighters. Multiple Middle Eastern nations and Israel’s ally Germany on Monday denounced Israel’s decision to …

Russia Israeli Isis Golan Syrian War Several Countries
Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory’ in ‘very warm’ phone call
Trending News
1 week, 2 days ago

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory’ in ‘very warm’ phone call

CNN  

CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump, during which they spoke about the need for Israel’s victory in its war on Hamas in Gaza and its stance on Syria. ‘No interest in confronting’ Syria Regarding Syria, where a rebel coalition overthrew the regime of President …

Syria Trump Statement Hezbollah Gaza Israel Hamas
Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory,’ as Israeli government approves plan for Golan expansion
1 week, 2 days ago

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory,’ as Israeli government approves plan for Golan expansion

CNN  

CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump, during which they spoke about the need for Israel’s victory in its war on Hamas in Gaza and its stance on Syria. ‘No interest in confronting’ Syria Regarding Syria, where a rebel coalition overthrew the regime of President …

Syria Trump Statement Hezbollah Gaza Israel Hamas
What is the Golan Heights and why is the territory so important to Israel and Syria?
1 week, 5 days ago

What is the Golan Heights and why is the territory so important to Israel and Syria?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Israeli military vehicles drive after …

Syria Israel Israeli Syrian Zone Territory Buffer
'We're preventing jihadists from reaching us': Israeli commander on why military moved into Syria
1 week, 5 days ago

'We're preventing jihadists from reaching us': Israeli commander on why military moved into Syria

Firstpost  

Following the ouster of the Assad regime in Syria, the Israeli military has moved into southern Syria to control the demilitarised buffer zone along the Israel-Syria border, with a commander saying the move was necessitated to ensure jihadists don’t enter Israel Israeli soldiers patrol the perimeter of the agricultural settlement of Avivim, next to the Lebanese border in upper Galilee, …

Military Syria Jihadist Israel Israeli Moved Syrian
Israeli forces seize buffer zone along occupied Golan Heights after Assad’s downfall
1 week, 5 days ago

Israeli forces seize buffer zone along occupied Golan Heights after Assad’s downfall

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israel’s military marched into the …

Russia Syria Iran Netanyahu Sign Syrian Israeli Forces
Middle East latest: UN General Assembly demands a ceasefire in Gaza
Trending News
1 week, 6 days ago

Middle East latest: UN General Assembly demands a ceasefire in Gaza

Associated Press  

The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved resolutions Wednesday demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and expressing support for the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel has moved to ban. Five people were killed Wednesday by at least three Israeli strikes in different towns in the southern municipality of Bint Jbeil, Lebanon’s Health Ministry and state news agency said. “We’re …

Security United Nations War Russia Middle East Syria Iran
US to support Syrian regime who are committed to women's rights, anti-terrorism
1 week, 6 days ago

US to support Syrian regime who are committed to women's rights, anti-terrorism

Hindustan Times  

The Biden administration said Tuesday it will recognize and support a new Syrian government that renounces terrorism, destroys chemical weapons stocks and protects the rights of minorities and women. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement that the US would work with groups in Syria and regional partners to ensure that the transition from President Bashar Assad’s deposed …

Support Syria Trump National White House State Israel
Israel’s warplanes pound Syria as it destroys Assad’s naval fleet
1 week, 6 days ago

Israel’s warplanes pound Syria as it destroys Assad’s naval fleet

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Earlier, a military spokesperson said Israeli troops remained in …

Military Syria Turkey Israel Saudi Israeli Sign
Israeli strikes hit Syria’s navy, military arsenals
2 weeks ago

Israeli strikes hit Syria’s navy, military arsenals

Live Mint  

TEL AVIV—Israel targeted Syria’s naval and other military assets overnight as part of its campaign to destroy weapons left behind by the country’s military following the downfall of President Bashar al-Assad. Israel’s military in recent days has also moved its troops into the 155-square-mile buffer zone in the Golan Heights and said Tuesday its forces were still holding their position …

Syria Control Israel Netanyahu Israeli Heights Golan