Israel has initiated a construction project along the Alpha Line, the demarcation between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Syria, as seen in satellite images analyzed by the AP. The project involves laying asphalt for a new road and includes the presence of Israeli troops in the demilitarized zone, which the United Nations has confirmed, violating the ceasefire rules in place since 1974. The construction, which began in late September, follows the completion of similar infrastructure along the Gaza Strip’s frontier. The work is part of broader Israeli military activities, including demolitions in Lebanon, where UN peacekeepers have been targeted.
Despite the construction’s sensitivity, there has been no major violence along the Alpha Line so far. The area, patrolled by the UN peacekeeping force known as the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), has long been a point of tension between Israel and Syria. Syria, which has been in conflict with Israel since 1948, has not commented on the development, and Israel’s military did not respond to requests for comment.
High-resolution images from November 5 show over 7.5 kilometers of construction, including a trench between embankments, new asphalt sections, and fencing extending toward Syria. Excavators and other machinery are visible, and the area is believed to still contain unexploded ordnance from past conflicts. The construction could further heighten tensions in the region, given the volatile history of the Golan Heights.
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