Netanyahu Cites Biblical History in Message to Syrian President

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a message to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, referencing the historical Jewish presence in the Golan Heights. Netanyahu stated that Jews have resided in the Golan Heights since the time of Moses, a fact that can be found in the Bible. The Prime Minister reiterated this point, emphasizing its biblical origins.

The statement appears to be a response to recent Syrian actions or rhetoric concerning the Golan Heights, though the article does not specify the exact nature of these actions. The Golan Heights, a strategic plateau, has been under Israeli control since the Six-Day War in 1967, a status not recognized by most of the international community.