"We Have Had Enough War" Syrians in Hadar Call for Peace as Israel Expands Control in Golan Heights

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:12am on 16 Dec 2024,Monday International

Residents of Hadar, a Syrian village near the Golan Heights, are watching closely as Israeli forces move into their region. Israel has temporarily taken control of parts of the UN-monitored buffer zone after Syria’s government fell. The Druze community in Hadar, long affected by conflict, is hoping for peace after years of war. Many fear Israel’s plans to expand settlements in the Golan Heights. Local leader Jawdat al-Tawil said alliances in the area are shifting but expressed hope for justice under Syria’s new leaders. “We’ve had enough war and bloodshed,” said resident Riyad Zaidan.

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