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Israel building military line in occupied Syrian territory, Damascus says

First reported 5 Oct, 03:58 UTCUpdated 1d ago3 sources

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Syria has accused Israel of building major military fortifications in Syrian territory along the occupied Golan Heights, a move that could entrench a new territorial takeover and undermine a US drive for peace. The Syrian Foreign Ministry said that Israel was working to complete its “Sufa 53 Line”, in “flagrant…

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Middle East Eye
Syria condemns Israeli attacks, demands withdrawal from territory

Syria condemns Israeli attacks, demands withdrawal from territory The Syrian Ambassador to the UN has condemned Israel's continued assaults on Syrian territory, calling on a full withdrawal from the country. During an address to the UN’s Sixth Committee, Ibrahim Olabi said that Israel's actions "undermine state…

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The National (UAE)
Israeli forces kill man in occupied Syrian territory amid incursions

Israeli forces killed a man in occupied Syrian territory early on Monday, amid renewed Israeli incursions and military activity across southern Syria. The attack took place shortly after midnight in the occupied area of southern Syria, the Israeli military said in a statement, without specifying the location. It said…

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Syria’s UN ambassador reaffirms claim to Golan Heights, urges accountability for Israel

LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic’s UN ambassador on Monday called for Israel to be held accountable for “violations of international law and human rights,” and reaffirmed Damascus’ claim to the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Speaking at the opening of the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee, Ibrahim Olabi said the…

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  1. The National (UAE)CenterAEMostly factual
    Israeli forces kill man in occupied Syrian territory amid incursions (opens The National (UAE) in a new tab)

    Israeli forces killed a man in occupied Syrian territory early on Monday, amid renewed Israeli incursions and military activity across southern Syria. The attack took place shortly after midnight in the occupied area of southern Syria, the Israeli military said in a statement, without specifying the location. It said…

  2. Middle East EyeLeftGBMixed factuality
    Syria condemns Israeli attacks, demands withdrawal from territory (opens Middle East Eye in a new tab)

    Syria condemns Israeli attacks, demands withdrawal from territory The Syrian Ambassador to the UN has condemned Israel's continued assaults on Syrian territory, calling on a full withdrawal from the country. During an address to the UN’s Sixth Committee, Ibrahim Olabi said that Israel's actions "undermine state…

  3. Arab NewsLean RightSAMixed factuality
    Syria’s UN ambassador reaffirms claim to Golan Heights, urges accountability for Israel (opens Arab News in a new tab)

    LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic’s UN ambassador on Monday called for Israel to be held accountable for “violations of international law and human rights,” and reaffirmed Damascus’ claim to the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Speaking at the opening of the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee, Ibrahim Olabi said the…

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