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Israel–Syria relations

Israeli self-propelled artillery ready for action, near the border with Syria in the Golan Heights. Picture taken Jan 27th 2015.

Hezbollah’s gains in Syria have triggered concerns in Israel

Conflict

The Lebanese Shiite group, Hezbollah, is the spearhead in Syria’s fight against ISIS. The group is making gains, which seems like it would be a welcome development, from a Western perspective. But it is worrying Israel, as Hezbollah is closing in on the strategically vital Golan Heights. And that’s leading some to fear a broader regional war.

Syria’s civil war ends long quiet in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights

Global Politics

Golan Heights residents watchful of Syria fighting across border

Syrian Army Retakes Golan Heights Crossing into Israel

The World

Israel and Syria Exchange Fire

Global Politics
The World

Golan Heights Watchful of Syria Fighting Across Border

Global Politics

As the violence continues to spin out of control in Syria, Israel is stepping up security measures in the Golan Heights.

The World

Israel and Syria

Global Politics

Israel’s foreign minister Tzipi Livni could become the country’s next prime minister. She’s pledged to continue peace negotiations with Syria started by Ehud Olmert this summer. But as The World’s Aaron Schachter reports, Syrians aren’t that optimistic.