Israel's Syria policy could ultimately invite US pressure to abandon its buffer zone without significant security concessions if it fails to engage Damascus diplomatically, INSS warns.
The approved plan allows for the construction of a building of up to 15 stories, housing the embassy's offices as well as residences for the ambassador and diplomatic staff.
In a separate incident, several toddlers were found wandering alone on a street near a kindergarten in Petah Tikva while riding toy cars, without adult supervision.
The object was initially detected by surveillance personnel and Israel Air Force detection systems, which tracked its movement and directed troops on the ground as the incident unfolded.
Passengers were quickly evacuated from the aircraft after an anonymous report was received claiming that a bomb was located in the plane's cargo hold.
Police said the suspect had previously been involved in security-related incidents and was suspected of participating in terrorist attacks targeting Israelis.
The 14-year-old student was killed during a school trip in the Ramim Ridge area near the Lebanese border. His family described him as a beloved, full-of-life boy with his entire future ahead of him.
The victim, a Ramla resident, was lightly injured in the alleged attack on Sunday afternoon.
The fire began in the home's yard, spreading to a pergola and then the structure itself, Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority stated.
“Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to one of the leading proponents of the genocide lie is a cynical decision which celebrates a shameful display of moral erosion," he added.
The Islamic country of Indonesia currently has no diplomatic ties with Israel, making its nationals ineligible for flying to Israel due to the security risk.
