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Surrounded by hostile countries from all sides, Israel is now working on a policy of increasing population. Benjamin Netanyahu wants to expand this population not in his homeland but in the occupied territories. This special plan has been made for the ‘Golan Heights’ bordering Syria. The Israeli government has decided to double its population on the Golan Heights on Sunday. The cabinet of the Benjamin Netanyahu government has also approved the budget of 11 million dollars i.e. 93.31 crore rupees. This move by Israel has created an atmosphere of panic in the countries of the Middle East.
What is the dark history of the Golan Heights?
The Golan Heights is an area occupied by Israel, which was captured from Syria in the 1967 war. Syria then lost the war and could do nothing against Israel. After this, in the year 1981, Israel annexed this region to its country. The entire area is surrounded by a plateau and is strategically important. According to a report, the total population of Golan Heights is 55 thousand, including about 24 thousand Muslims and 31 thousand Jews. Israel has rapidly settled the Jewish population in the region.
Take advantage of the fall of the Bashar government
In neighboring Syria, the government of President Bashar al-Assad fell a week ago. Assad had to flee the country during the rebellion. In such a situation, the rebels will soon come to power and take control of the government. Despite this, the Israeli government is in no mood to take Syria lightly. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Israel has taken this major strategic step. In 2019, then-President Donald Trump announced US support for Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan, but most countries have not recognized the occupation. Syria demanded Israel’s withdrawal, but Israel refused, citing security concerns.
The countries of the Middle East are angry
After this move by Israel, Saudi Arabia criticized it. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said that this move by the Benjamin Netanyahu government will hurt Syria’s chances of restoring security and stability. The UAE has strongly condemned the plan to establish settlements in the Golan Heights. It was said that this step will further increase the tension in the area. The UAE said it was committed to the unity, independence and integrity of Syria. Qatar termed it opportunistic and Israel’s move as a violation of international laws. Also appealed to the international community to stop Israel’s occupation of Syrian territories.