In the Golan Heights, Druze individuals living near the buffer zone between Israel and Syria express deep concerns over the recent Israeli military occupation of the area. Qasem Safadi shares fears for his cousin stranded in the buffer zone, facing dire food and medical shortages. Many locals identify as Syrian and reject Israeli citizenship, fearing the expansion of Israeli settlements. While the Israeli army claims civilians can move freely and has stated it will not interfere in Syrian affairs, residents report a different reality of confinement and scarcity.

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