A secretive group of Israeli religious activists, calling themselves the “Pioneers of Bashan,” is staging daring, daily attempts to establish Jewish settlements in southwestern Syria — targeting areas like Quneitra, Daraa, and Sweida. Claiming biblical ties and national security motives, they argue their outpost near the Golan Heights would protect both Israel and the Druze minority. Despite repeated military crackdowns and detentions, the group insists it has high-level government backing and aims to eventually legalize their settlements — echoing the West Bank model. The Israeli military remains firm, calling the crossings a security threat and a misuse of resources.
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