Golan Heights

UN Security Council rejects Netanyahu Golan declaration

UNSC rebuffs PM's declaration that Golan Heights will remain part of Israel 'forever' - but with a relatively tame statement.

Report: Israel hunting chemical-armed ISIS terrorists in Golan

Israeli intelligence agencies in a race against time against ISIS cell located on Syrian side of the border, according to report.

UN Security Council to rule on Golan claims

Security Council responds to Egyptian demands to rule on Netanyahu's claims that Golan will 'forever remain under Israeli control'.

Regev: 'No Syrian foot will touch the Kinneret's waters'

Culture Minister Miri Regev speaks at Ein Gev Festival. Discusses return of missing soldiers, importance of Golan Heights.

Netanyahu to Putin: Golan Heights are our red line

In Moscow visit PM vows to block weapons to Hezbollah, and stop a 'return to days when they fired on our children from the Golan Heights.'

Arab League chief calls for special court to try Israel

Arab states still fuming over Israeli prime minister's declaration that the Golan Heights will remain Israeli 'forever.'

EU rejects Netanyahu's comments on the Golan Heights

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says that the body does not recognize Israeli sovereignty in the Golan Heights.

Incorporate the Golan into Israel now

Cruz backs Netanyahu on Golan Heights

Republican presidential candidate expresses strong support for Netanyahu’s call to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

United States 'doesn't consider the Golan a part of Israel'

State Department spokesperson rejects Netanyahu's comments that the Golan will forever remain under Israeli sovereignty.

Arab League joins the Golan Heights free-for-all

After Syria threatens to conquer Golan and Germany condemns Israel for Cabinet meeting, Arab League joins the fray.

Germany joins Syria in condemning Israel's Golan declaration

Germany blasts Israeli claims to Golan - but admits time isn't ripe for surrendering the territory to Syria.

Syria vows to use the UN to 'take back the Golan'

Syrian UN envoy denounces Cabinet meeting on Golan Heights, calls on Security Council to get involved against Israel.

Syria responds to Netanyahu: We will conquer the Golan

After unique Cabinet meeting on Golan Heights, Syrian regime slams 'provocation,' vows to conquer with 'military force.'

Ben-Dahan: Judea-Samaria next for full sovereignty

Deputy Defense Minister says Netanyahu's Golan Heights speech could mark a preemptive step toward full Israeli law in Judea-Samaria.

Netanyahu declares: Golan will forever be ours

PM declares Golan will forever remain a part of Israel, calls on world to recognize Israel's control over strategic area.

Netanyahu to announce: The Golan Heights will remain ours

Cabinet to hold weekly meeting in the Golan Heights, where Netanyahu will declare that the region is not up for negotiations.

'We are active on fronts near and far'

Netanyahu visits IDF drill in Golan overlooking Syria, emphasizing Israel's 'relative quiet' in a 'stormy, raging Middle East.'

Tank suffers direct hit in serious training accident

Tank hit by shell fired by another tank crew in Golan Heights - but soldiers miraculously escape injury.

'Meir Dagan saved the Golan Heights'

Nationalist activist reveals ex-Mossad head helped convince haredi rabbis to oppose giving up the Golan, 'and in effect saved the state.'

Watch: Netanyahu and his wife tour the Golan Heights

PM Binyamin Netanyahu and his wife visit the Golan Heights, including the ancient Um el Kanatir synagogue.

Skiing on the edge of Syria's war

Mere miles from Damascus, overlooking Syria's civil war and surrounded by minefields, Israel's Mount Hermon is a ski resort like no other.

Wolf attack in Katzrin terrifies populace

Recent wolf attack 50 meters away from Golan Heights city has local residents afraid of continuing approach of local packs.

On high alert

IDF prepares for Hezbollah, ISIS attacks along northern border

IDF forces bolster their preparedness, raise levels of alert amid real concern of terrorist attacks from both Sunni and Shia jihadis.

New war front?

Syrian official pledges attacks from inside Golan Heights

Provincial official tells Iranian media of cooperation between 'resistance' terror against Israel, from both sides of the Golan Heights.

Insanity reigns in the UN mad-house

Who has possessed the Golan the longest?

Activists send 'ISIS wine' from Golan Heights to EU envoy

In protest of decision to label Jewish 'settlement' products, Tekuma tells EU envoy to beware Golan turning into 'ISIS-controlled Jawlan.'

Indyk: Netanyahu was ready to give up Golan in '96

Ex-Obama adviser imagines 'different reality' if Syria was in Golan, tells Israeli public 'you're no victim, Abbas is a peace partner.'

Official: US won't recognize Israeli rule over Golan Heights

Obama administration rejects Netanyahu's proposal, claims recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan will undermine US relations in Syria.

Monitor confirms Russian airstrikes near Israeli border

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights notes this is first time Russian planes have carried out strikes in southern Daraa province.

IDF Fires Artillery at Syrian Army

In response to 'spillover' mortar shells, IDF launches strikes on Syrian army targets, which it holds responsible for attacks.

Mortar 'Spillover' Hits Golan

3 mortar strikes land in Golan Heights, in apparent unintentional stray shots from the fighting in Syria.

Giant Oil Deposit Found in Southern Golan

According to estimates, the amount of oil found will make Israel self sufficient for many, many years.

IDF Strikes Syrian Army Posts Following Spillover from War

IDF targets Syrian army in the Golan Heights, after two incidents of spillover into the Israeli side of the border.

Mortar Shell from Syria Explodes in Golan

Mortar shell from Syria explodes on the Israeli side of the border as fighting from Syrian civil war spills over yet again.

Syrian Fighting Spills Over Into Israel, No Casualties

Stray fire from the conflict in Syria reaches into Israel. No casualties or damage yet reported.

Lapid to Europe: Your Anti-Semitism is Showing (in the Golan)!

MK Yair Lapid says EU boycott of Golan is so illogical that it is actually anti-Semitic.

Cow Kicks Man, Moderately Wounds Him

Kung-fu cow? 32-year-old dairy farmer receives a direct bovine kick to the chest, sending him to hospital with painful wounds.

Assad: Fighting 'Terrorists' More Important than Fighting Israel

Syrian President says his country must first deal with anti-regime rebels before it responds to last week's Israeli airstrikes in Syria.

Prosor to UN: Condemn Syria Rockets, Don't Call for Restraint

Israel’s UN ambassador calls on the Security Council to condemn rocket fire from Syria instead of calling on both sides to show restraint.

Ya'alon: Rocket Fire a 'Promo' for a More Dangerous Iran

Defense Minister links Iran with rocket fire from Syria, warns things will get worse once the sanctions are lifted.

IDF Hits 14 Targets in Syria Following Rocket Fire

In a joint operation involving the IAF, the artillery corps and the armored corps, IDF hits 14 targets belonging to the Assad regime.

Iran Behind Rocket Fire on Golan, Says Senior IDF Officer

The order to fire rockets from Syrian territory was given by a senior officer in Iran's Al-Quds force, according to the IDF.

IDF Responds to Syrian Missiles with Artillery Fire

Hours after 4 rockets fired at northern Israel from Syria, IDF returns fire, accusing regime of responsibility for allowing strikes.

Video: IDF Kills Iran-Sponsored Golan Terrorists

Terrorists infiltrated from Syria last month in order to plant bombs. IDF says Tehran sent them.

Mortar Shells Strike Golan Heights

Shells explode in an open area; strike presumed to be Syria spillover.

Wolf Bites a 75-Year-Old Farmer in Golan Heights

Watering the family apple orchard, elderly farmer suffers deep bite wounds in shocking incident as a massive wolf pounces on him.

Report: Israeli Airstrike Kills Pro-Regime Fighters in Syria

Lebanese, Syrian sources claim airstrike by either jet or drone killed a number of regime militiamen in Syrian Golan Heights.

Facebook Redraws Israel's Borders

New advertising settings place Judea-Samaria, parts of Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights as 'outside Israel,' according to Israeli media.

Academics Urge Gov't: Make Israel's Legal Case for Judea-Samaria

Professors call on Deputy FM Hotovely to release formal response clarifying Israel's legal presence in Judea-Samaria.

Breaking news

Third Time Today: Rocket Alert in Golan Heights

Rocket alerts sound in northern Golan Heights, making 3 in one day after sirens in south due to rocket misfire in Gaza.

Druze Leaders Condemn Ambulance Attack, Majdal Shams Celebrates

Residents of Druze town celebrate the attack on the ambulance carrying wounded Syrians, as leaders condemn it.

Security Official: Israeli Golan More Peaceful Than Ever

The Golan is more quiet and secure than at almost any time in the past, says IDF officer.

Sirens Sound in Golan

Emergency sirens go off in several communities in northern Golan Heights. Mortar shells may have hit near border, inside Syria, says IDF.

IDF Declares 'Closed Military Zone' in Golan, Then Cancels

Area in north-eastern Golan shut off as IDF says it is following Syrian fighting, but shortly afterwards IDF cancels the move.

Israeli Army Vows to Protect Syrian Druze from 'Massacre'

Eizenkot promises to prevent massacre of Druze refugees on Golan Heights border with Syria, responding to Israeli Druze demands.

Bennett: The World Needs to Recognize the Golan is Ours

Education Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday announced his new plan to ensure Israel's security.

UN Condemns Israel for 'Violating Health of Syrians'

UN resolution blames Israel for violating health rights of Syrians in the Golan, ignores the fact that Israel treats wounded Syrians.

Mortar Strike in Golan Heights Injures UN Soldiers

Two wounded after mortar fire from Syria hits Israeli side of Golan Heights.