Dramatic footage shows Israel detonating Golan minefield

Israel’s defense ministry released dramatic footage of a minefield being cleared in the Golan Heights on Thursday, June 29. According to the ministry, dozens of mines were detonated in the operation. The explosives were placed there during the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, the ministry said. A Syrian radio station and other social media posts suggested the detonation was carried out to make way for the building of wind turbines, which has been the cause of recent protests in the area. This has not been confirmed by Storyful. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #israel #golanisir #minefield