Golan Heights

Syria condemns ‘unprecedented escalation’ by Israel
The Syrian government has sharply denounced an Israeli plan to double the population of Jewish settlers in the occupied Golan Heights – captured from Damascus in 1967 – and argued that the move is fomenting tensions.
Dec 28, 2021 00:01
Syria condemns US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's ‘provocative’ visit to Israeli-occupied Golan Heights
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's historic visit to the disputed Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has been condemned by Syria in the “strongest language,” state media reported on Thursday.
Nov 19, 2020 19:45
Pompeo becomes first US secretary of state to visit Israel-occupied Golan Heights in official capacity (VIDEO)
In a major show of support for Israel, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has visited Golan Heights, following a tour of a similarly occupied settlement in the West Bank.
Nov 19, 2020 15:34
Tanks for the taking! Israeli hikers discover ABANDONED BATTLE TANKS, locked and loaded in Golan Heights
Hikers in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights came upon a shocking surprise, strolling into a field of armed and unguarded battle tanks. The Israeli military has vowed to “severely” punish the soldiers responsible for the bungle.
Aug 28, 2020 15:18
Israel shot down drone on Golan Heights overnight – military
Israel’s military said on Friday it had shot down a drone overnight that crossed into Israeli airspace near Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights. The strategic plateau is at the frontier with Syria. The army said the incident was not connected to...
Aug 7, 2020 15:29
Israel strikes Syrian military targets near Damascus, IDF calls it ‘response’ to failed border attack
Israeli jets bombed several Syrian military sites south of Damascus late on Monday, the IDF has confirmed, saying that the attack had been launched in response to the attempted planting of a bomb in the Golan Heights.
Aug 3, 2020 20:20

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