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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 29, 2026Miami-Dade

Israeli Settler Group Attempting to Establish Outposts in Syria

A fringe group of Israeli activists known as 'Pioneers of Bashan' has been repeatedly crossing into southern Syria to attempt to establish Jewish settlements. The Israeli military has been detaining these individuals, citing security concerns and the diversion of military resources, while the group claims support from members of the Israeli government.

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Why It Matters

The incursions create a recurring security challenge for the Israeli military in a sensitive and highlight a potential shift in territorial ambitions involving the occupation of southern Syrian provinces.

Key Facts

  • The 'Pioneers of Bashan' group has been staging incursions into southern Syria every few days in recent weeks.
  • The group aims to establish Jewish settlements in the Syrian provinces of Quneitra, Daraa, and Sweida.
  • Israel declared a 'buffer zone' in parts of southwestern Syria in December 2024.
  • The Israeli military has been detaining border-crossers and handing them over to police, though no indictments have been filed as of last week.
  • The Israeli military states these incursions compromise security and divert troops from military operations.
  • The group claims to have met with Israeli cabinet ministers Amihai Eliyahu and Shlomo Karhi.
  • The group advocates for a 'humanitarian corridor' by depopulating Sunni-majority areas in the Daraa district.
  • A similar group, 'Uri Tzafon', has staged incursions into southern Lebanon.
  • Israel captured the Golan Heights in 1967 and later annexed the territory.
  • Israel withdrew 21 settlements from the Gaza Strip in 2005.

Who's Mentioned

personShlomo Karhi“Israeli cabinet minister reported to have met with the group.”personTarek Mitri“Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister.”locationMount Hermon“Summit located within the buffer zone.”personAmihai Eliyahu“Israeli cabinet minister reported to have met with the group.”organizationPioneers of Bashan“A fringe group of Israeli activists seeking to establish settlements in Syria.”personBenjamin Netanyahu“Prime Minister of Israel.”personBashar al-Assad“Former Syrian President.”locationGolan Heights“Territory captured by Israel in 1967.”personAmos Azaria“Leader of the Pioneers of Bashan and a computer science professor.”