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Fringe Israeli settler group is sneaking into Syria to try to claim land for a Jewish outpost
The fringe settler group says 12 members were briefly detained as it repeatedly crossed the border to push claims in southern Syria.
- In recent weeks, the Pioneers of Bashan, a fringe group of Israeli activists, have staged numerous incursions into southern Syria seeking to establish a Jewish outpost near the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
- Group members claim a historical right to the region and argue their presence strengthens regional security; leader Amos Azaria said they aim to establish a "humanitarian corridor" to the Druze enclave of Sweida by depopulating adjacent Sunni-majority areas.
- Israel's military repeatedly removes the activists, detaining civilians caught crossing the border and handing them to police; Channel 12 reported last week that no indictments have been filed against those involved.
- Despite military opposition, the group maintains support from far-right government figures; social media documents meetings with cabinet ministers Amihai Eliyahu and Shlomo Karhi, while members of the Knesset have also expressed backing.
- Critics warn against discounting the movement, noting the West Bank settlement project began with similar small groups like Gush Emunim; the activists view their planned outposts as a "young settlement" awaiting government legalization.
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Total News Sources36
Leaning Left12Leaning Right6Center13Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Center
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources are Center
42% Center
L 39%
C 42%
R 19%
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