Israeli Knesset member backs settlement push in southern Syria | Syria's War | Al Jazeera

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Israel

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Israeli Knesset member backs settlement push in southern Syria | Syria's War | Al Jazeera

An Israeli Knesset member has publicly backed efforts to establish Israeli settlements in southern Syria, as settlement activists step up incursions into the territory. The statement comes amid the ongoing war in Syria, signaling an escalation of Israeli territorial claims.

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