Monday, June 8, 2015

Islamic State Threatens To Seize The Golan Heights

In a newly released clip in June 2015, the Islamic State issued a warning to rebel groups on the Syrian border with Israel that it intends to control the area. (Screenshot)

Times of Israel: Islamic State says it’s eyeing Syrian Golan

IS warns rebel groups on border with Israel not to aid West; al-Qaeda affiliate currently based ‘100 yards’ away

The Islamic State released a clip this week warning rebel groups on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights — on the border with Israel — that the organization has set its sights on the area and plans to control it.

This is the first time the group has publicly stated its intention to take over the Syrian Golan, currently primarily in the hands of various Syrian rebel groups.

More News On The Islamic State Stating That They Are "Eyeing" The Golan Heights

Islamic State threatens to seize Israel-Syria border -- Israel Hayom
Islamic State militants warn they are 'eyeing' the Golan -- i24 News
Daesh announces it has its sights on Golan -- Al Bawaba

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