Coverage dated December 15, 2024

Israel approves plan to expand Golan Heights settlements

Headline from UPI

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he will double the Israeli population of the Golan Heights following the fall of Syria's Bashar Al-Assad. The Israeli government approved the plan Sunday.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Al-Monitor

    Israel aims to 'double population' in annexed Golan: PM (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    The Israeli government approved on Sunday a plan to increase the population of the annexed Golan Heights, while insisting it had no intention of confronting Syria after seizing a UN-monitored buffer zone.

  2. NBC News

    Israel plans to double population in Golan Heights amid intensive airstrikes in Syria (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Israel announced plans to double its population in the occupied Golan Heights, earning international condemnation.

  3. West Hawaii Today

    Israel plans to double population on occupied Golan, citing threats from Syria (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    JERUSALEM— 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.

  4. UPI

    Israel approves plan to expand Golan Heights settlements (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he will double the Israeli population of the Golan Heights following the fall of Syria's Bashar Al-Assad. The Israeli government approved the plan Sunday.

  5. Deutsche Welle

    Syria updates: Israel plans to double Golan population – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Israel has approved a plan to invest over $11 million in the Golan Heights and double its population. Meanwhile, Turkey said it's ready to give military training for the new Syrian government. Follow DW for the latest.

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