Israeli settler claims ownership of Syrian territory, citing constant presence “day and night”

An Israeli settler has acknowledged that he and others are present in an area of southern Syria “day and night”, claiming it “belongs to the people of Israel according to the Holy Torah”. The remarks were carried by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation on Monday evening. The unnamed settler, who belongs to the Pioneers of Bashan movement, spoke from inside Syrian territory. The settler claimed that the Bashan region “belongs to the people of Israel according to the Holy Torah”. He also called for the Israeli military to remain in the area, saying: “There are military bases here and there, and we are here on the ground day and night.” In the Torah, “Bashan” refers to an area in southern […]