http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/3358797.stm
:disgust:Israel has announced a $60m plan to build homes for thousands of new settlers on the occupied Golan Heights.
Agriculture Minister Yisrael Katz says the population will rise by 50% over three years to strengthen Israel's grip on the land seized from Syria in 1967.
Syria has reacted angrily, saying sovereignty should be resolved by international law, not military power.
Recently, Syrian President Bashar al-Asad has called for renewed talks over return of the Golan.
"The aim is to send an unequivocal message: the Golan is an integral part of Israel," Mr Katz told Israeli public radio.
Correspondents called the move a slap in the face to President Assad, whose attempt to restart negotiations comes after four years of deadlock in peace talks.