The Middle East teeters on the edge of a wider conflict as Israeli officials signal a measured response to a deadly rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, which claimed 12 lives.
While Israel holds Hezbollah responsible for the attack, the Iranian-backed Lebanese group has denied any involvement.
The strike, which occurred on Saturday, has escalated fears of a broader war, though both sides seem keen to avoid such an outcome.
Russian President Putin condemned Israel's actions in Syria, particularly the seizure of Syrian territories like the Golan Heights. He acknowledged Israel’s security concerns but emphasized Russia’s firm stance against territorial expansion. Putin expressed hope that Israel would eventually withdraw, but concerns remain over Israel's intentions to permanently occupy the Golan Heights. This situation continues to stir tensions between Israel and Syria while impacting broader geopolitical relations in the Middle East.
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In a bold move amid escalating tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited a strategic peak in the newly seized Syrian territory. Defying strong warnings from Iran, Netanyahu declared that Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) will remain in the area until an arrangement ensuring Israel’s security is reached.
Joined by key military officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, Netanyahu toured Mount Hermon, a crucial location for monitoring Hezbollah activities in Lebanon. The visit marks a significant step in Israel’s military operations in Syria, with the Golan Heights now playing a central role in securing Israel’s borders
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Israel's controversial plan to double its population on the occupied Golan Heights is raising tensions, as the country strengthens its presence in the strategically crucial region. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu states that the move is necessary to secure Israel's future, citing ongoing threats from Syria despite the recent ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. This decision to settle more Israelis in the Golan is seen as a direct response to security concerns and growing instability in Syria, but it has sparked condemnation from Arab nations. Could this bold strategy escalate tensions in the region? Watch to learn more about Israel’s latest actions in the Golan Heights.
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The 'demographic development' plan to increase settler numbers only applies to the area of the Golan Heights that Israel seized during the Six Day War in 1967 and later annexed in 1981 and not to territory taken since al-Assad's ouster.
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Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday killed at least 22 people, including five children, Palestinian medical officials said.
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