Israeli settlement policy in Golan reinforced

Originally published July 15, 1997

In a new step to expand Israeli settlement in the Syrian Golan Heights, Israel has decided to move a center for qualifying Israeli teachers from the Teberes area to Katisrin settlement in the Golan.

Israeli Labor Party member Hajai Mirom said that opening a university-like center in Katsirin implies a political approach.

Israeli Deputy Minister of Culture and Education Moshe Belid said that the aim of this policy is to strengthen settlements in Golan.

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