Golan Heights

US stands with the Golan

Plan advanced in congress seeks further US recognition of Israeli sovereignty in Golan, application of US-Israel trade agreements there.

Japanese store bans wine from Golan Heights

Japanese department store Daimaru removes vendor specializing in wine from Golan Heights after protests from citizens' groups.

Report: Iran, Hezbollah preparing to retreat from Israeli border

Anti-Assad group claims Iranian, Hezbollah fighters prepping for withdrawal from Israeli border, following pressure by Russia.

US may recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights soon

Intelligence Minister says talks with US currently centered on recognition of Golan Heights as part of Israel.

Will US recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights?

Congress set to consider proposal to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights, ending decades of refusal to accept 1981 annexation.

Alarm sounded in Golan Heights, Iron Dome activated

Explosions heard in Golan Heights after alarm sounded. IDF says report of plane shot down 'mistaken'.

'Iran doesn't grasp the magnitude of the blow it suffered'

Interior Minister tours northern border after Iranian attack from Syria. 'We will not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria.'

IDF attacks dozens of Iranian targets in Syria

IDF attacks dozens of military targets belonging to the Iranian Qods Force in Syrian territory following rocket barrage on the Golan.

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

IAF attacks targets in Syria after Iran's Qods Force fired a barrage of 20 rockets toward the Golan Heights.

Northern tensions: Chief of Staff assesses situation

Chief of Staff expresses appreciation for leadership and fortitude demonstrated by local authorities and citizens in Golan Heights.

IDF orders Golan Heights back to normal routine

IDF says no immediate threat to Golan Heights, schools to function as usual.

Israel orders Golan shelters open over Iran 'activity' in Syria

IDF cites 'irregular' activity by Iranian forces in Syria in changing directives to protect civilians from potential Iranian attack.

Trump put a comma between 'West Bank' and Gaza

Ex-Def. Min: Israel nearly shot down Russian plane

Former Israel Defense Minister says Russian plane was nearly shot down after it approached Israeli airspace. 'Shoot down narrowly averted.'

State Dep't won't say if it views Judea, Samaria as 'occupied'

State Department won't say if it views Judea, Samaria, Golan or Gaza as “occupied territory” after removing term from human rights report.

Syrian mortar shell strikes Israel

IDF retaliates after spillover from Syrian civil war strikes Golan Heights.

Trump admin drops references to Judea, Samaria as 'occupied'

In a first for the US, State Department erases references to 'Israeli occupation' in annual report. PA says 'US has sided with Israel.'

IDF: War with Iran a matter of time

Senior security source warns that war with the Islamic Republic rapidly approaching.

Shots fired at Israeli drone over Golan Heights

Gunfire emanating from Syrian territory targets Israeli drone operating over Golan Heights, hours after Israeli home hit by gunfire.

Netanyahu:

'We'll settle the score with that disgusting terrorist murderer'

Prime Minister vows Israel will 'settle score' with Israeli-Arab who murdered Rabbi Ben-Gal. 'Don't test Israel's resolve.'

Man who died of hypothermia identified

Two people hiking in Zavitan Stream force rescue teams to work in dangerous weather conditions.

Analysis: Iran is closing in on Israel

Iran has completed a land bridge connecting the Iranian border in Iraq with the Syrian Golan Heights and the Mediterranean Sea. And more.

Watch: Mine field wiped out in explosion on Golan Heights

Defense Ministry's National Mine Action Authority supervises explosion of 300 obstacles in Golan Heights. Watch it live.

Red alert siren in Golan Heights was false alarm

Red alert sirens sound in Golan Heights, IDF declares false alarm.

First time ever:

Britain opposes resolution condemning Israel's control in Golan

​​​​​​​Britain joins US, Canada in opposing UN resolution on 'Syrian Golan.'

Assad to Netanyahu: Ready to discuss Golan demilitarization

Syrian president conveys via Putin possibility of Golan demilitarization. Israeli official: Israel will attack Iranian activity near border.

INTO THE FRAY: But for the grace of God: Iran in Syria

IDF fires at Syrian army position in Golan

Syria violates buffer zone in Golan along Israeli border, prompting Israeli tank to open fire on illegally-built Syrian army position.

Golan Druze breach Israeli security fence

Dozens of Druze residents break through security barrier, head towards Syrian village under rebel attack.

Israel vows to protect embattled Syrian village from rebels

IDF pledges to intervene in Syrian civil war to 'prevent capture, occupation' of Druze town by rebel forces after suicide bomber kills 9.

Israeli wounded by Syrian gunfire in Golan Heights

Resident of Golan Heights hit by gunfire from Syria. IDF spokesperson says incident likely case of stray fire from Syrian civil war.

Expert:

'Iran-led Shiite axis is Israel's biggest enemy'

Middle East expert says rocket fire from Syria was accidental, believes real concern is Syria turning to significant link in axis of evil.

Israeli winery offers solace in the face of tragedy

Golan Heights Winery's native Californian winemaker looks to give back to his home state after massive wildfires leave thousands homeless.

'We are facing a significant escalation in the Golan'

Defense officials think rockets were intentionally fired from Syria, contrary to official report. 'We fear this will become routine.'

Syria urges UN to take 'decisive steps' against Israel

Syria complains to UN after IDF retaliates for spillover from Syrian civil war.

Syrian rockets fall in Golan Heights

Four rockets fall in Golan Heights, IDF responds by targeting Syrian military.

Liberman:

'I suggest that no one test our patience'

Defense Minister meet U.S. Defense Secretary, says Israel has clear red line when it comes to its security.

IDF hits Syria after rocket lands in Golan

IDF responds to rocket fire from Syria which hit Golan Heights, destroying Syrian army position.

The reservists who blocked the Syrian tanks and were forgotten

With nine tanks, battalion commander in 9th Brigade attacked hundreds of Syrian tanks, but heroic campaign was forgotten.

Foreign citizen wounded in southern Golan Heights

Foreign citizen lightly wounded from gunfire which hit a field clinic near the border with Syria.

Thousands visit Golan Heights during Chol Hamoed

Israelis visit northern region en masse during sukkot holiday, celebrate 50 years since Jewish return to region.

'The Jewish People lost a pure soul'

Sister of soldier killed in training accident gives birth hours after accident, arrives at funeral in a wheelchair.

Victims of deadly IDF training accident identified

Avshalom Armoni, 22, of Beit Horon and Avinoam David Cohen, 22, of Jerusalem identified as the two IDF soldiers killed in training accident.

Tragedy in the Golan:

IDF officer, soldier killed in training accident

Two killed, four injured in training accident in Golan Heights.

Report: Israel fires missile at Syrian aircraft over Golan

Arab media claim explosion reported after Israel fires missile at Syrian aircraft over Golan Heights.

Supreme Court to boycott Judea and Samaria jubilee

Israel's Supreme Court will not send representatives to event celebrating 50th anniversary of Jewish return to Judea and Samaria.

Watch: Unmanned aircraft shot down over northern Israel

IDF destroys drone aircraft which penetrated Israeli airspace over Golan Heights.

Training accident in the Golan

Tank overturns, injuring three soldiers. IDF opens investigation.

Missing soldier found dead in Golan

IDF soldier who disappeared in northern Israel Wednesday found dead in Golan.

Searches underway for soldier missing in Golan

The soldier left his unit yesterday during military activity, and has since disappeared. Searches concentrated in central Golan.

What happened to Guy Hever?

Thursday marks 20 years since the IDF soldier vanished from his Golan Heights base and was never heard from again.

6 year old bitten by viper in north

Child nearly dies after poisonous viper bites his leg. Hospital administers antivenom, other treatments.

Watch: 'Palsar 7' special forces train in urban warfare

Elite IDF unit holds exercise in Golan Heights, training for encounters with terrorists in unfamiliar urban areas.

Netanyahu: Iran is trying to fill the gap

PM Netanyahu in the Golan Heights: Iran trying to fill gap left by ISIS retreat.

Netanyahu, Liberman, and Eizenkot tour Golan Heights

Three briefed by Division Commander Major General Yoel Strik, and Company Commander Brigadier General Yaniv Asor.

Lapid: We'll never surrender the Golan Heights

Yesh Atid chairman tours Golan Heights. 'The time has come for the world to recognize Israeli sovereignty in the Golan.'

Syrian 'spillover' rocket hits Golan Heights - again

Syrian rocket explodes in Golan Heights.

Netanyahu: We will not tolerate 'spillover' from Syria

Netanyahu says Israel will respond to every firing of mortars from Syria.

Rocket in the Golan, terrorist attack in Hevron

More spillover from Syrian Civil War as armed terrorist attacks IDF soldiers in Hevron. The terrorist was neutralized.

Syrian mortars hit Israel, sparking fire in Golan Heights

For third time in two days, Syrian mortars hit Israeli side of Golan Heights. Fires reported in Israel as result.