'Funding war crimes': HRW accuses Israel over Syria's Golan settlement plan

'Funding war crimes': HRW accuses Israel over Syria's Golan settlement plan Human Rights Watch accused Israel of funding war crimes in the occupied Golan Heights, citing a government-approved plan worth $334m to move thousands of Israeli civilians to the area. The group said the policy raises serious concerns under international law. Human Rights Watch called on the European Union, the United Kingdom and other states to suspend trade agreements with Israel and impose restrictions on business linked to settlements. Israeli troops patrol the border fence with Syria near the Druze village of Majdal Shams in the Israel-annexed Golan Heights on 23 July 2025 Jalaa MAREY / AFP

Human Rights Watch accused Israel of funding war crimes in the occupied Golan Heights, citing a government-approved plan worth $334m to move thousands of Israeli civilians to the area.

The group said the policy raises serious concerns under international law.

Human Rights Watch called on the European Union, the United Kingdom and other states to suspend trade agreements with Israel and impose restrictions on business linked to settlements.