Syrians are protesting Israel's occupation of parts of the country's south, near the occupied Golan Heights. Israeli troops have bulldozed olive groves, set up checkpoints, and detained residents. The protests have been ongoing since the recent incursions.
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Protests are a response to Israeli actions near the Golan Heights.: Protests are a response to Israeli actions near the Golan Heights.
The protests are part of a broader Syrian protest movement.: The protests are part of a broader Syrian protest movement.
Protests have escalated tensions between the two countries.: Protests have escalated tensions between the two countries.
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Syrians protest Israel’s incursions near occupied Golan Heights
Syrians are protesting Israel’s occupation of parts of the country’s south, near the occupied Golan Heights. Israeli troops have bulldozed olive groves, set up checkpoints and detained residents. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports from the protests.
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