Israel Syria Tensions and Diplomacy
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Syria's reported willingness to allow IAEA nuclear material removal prompts Israel to consider diplomatic action. Meanwhile, three Israelis illegally crossed into Syria from Mount Hermon and were returned. Separately, Colombia's new government recognized Israel's claim to the Golan Heights, a territory Syria lost in 1967.
Syria's Nuclear Handover Report Shows Israel Must Expand to Diplomatic Action, Expert Tells 'Post'
Syria's reported agreement to allow the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to remove nuclear material from the Assad-era 'Site 99' underscores the necessity for Israel to broaden its security strategy beyond military action into the diplomatic realm, according to Dr. Gil Murciano, CEO of Mitvim and an expert on Israeli foreign and security policy. This development follows reports that the T…
Colombia recognizes Israel's claim to Golan Heights under new government
Colombia's newly inaugurated right-wing government has officially recognized Israel's claim to the Golan Heights, a strategic plateau Syria lost to Israel in the 1967 Six-Day War. This move aligns Col…
Colombia recognises Israeli claim over the Golan Heights
Colombia's newly inaugurated hard-right government has officially recognized Israel's claim over the Golan Heights, a significant foreign policy shift that aligns the South American nation with the Un…
Trump administration reaches secret deals with Syria and Israel to remove nuclear materials
The administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly secured secret understandings with Syria and Israel to remove nuclear materials stored at a clandestine site in Syria. U.S. and Isra…
Mamdani's wife to travel to Syria, Lebanon with taxpayer-funded NYPD security
Rama Duwaji, wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is reportedly planning a trip to Syria and Lebanon next month, accompanied by a security detail from the New York Police Department. This detai…
IDF Locates Three Israelis Who Crossed Illegally Into Syria From Mount Hermon
Three Israeli civilians illegally crossed into Syria from Mount Hermon on Monday night, prompting a response from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The military announced Tuesday that its soldiers loca…
Syria's Kurds demonstrate in multiple cities, government announces curfew
Syrian cities with significant Kurdish populations saw protests and attacks on government symbols Monday night, prompting authorities to impose curfews and deploy internal security forces. In Kobani, …
IAEA set to remove nuclear material from Syrian site in US-brokered deal - report
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is preparing to remove nuclear material from a secret Syrian site, following an agreement brokered by the United States involving Syria and Israel. This d…