Israel fears Iranian encroachment via Syria
Intensified violence on the Syrian side is turning the Golan Heights into a flashpoint with Israel
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- Golan confrontation
- Russian role
- Hezbollah choices
- De-escalation zones
- Last resort
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_350.jpg "Israeli mobile artillery units near the border with Syria in the Golan Heights, in 2015 (Reuters/Baz Ratner)")