Golan Heights

Soldier Seriously Injured after APC Overturns in Golan

Soldiers evacuated for treatment after their APC overturned in the Golan Heights.

Mortar Rounds on Golan Heights Were Fired by ISIS

'Spillover' from Syria fired by ISIS group, after it conquers closest post to Israeli border yet just 1.5 miles away.

'Spillover'? Gunfire on Golan After Iran Tells Syria to Strike

Hours after Iran tells Syrian DM to open war against Israel on Golan and day after 'stray' mortar rounds, 'stray' shots fired. Coincidence?

Iran Tells Syria to Attack Israel on the Golan Heights

Syrian defense minister in rare Iran visit told to open war front against Israel together with Hezbollah, as Iran seeks greater hegemony.

Prosor Demands UN Condemn Attack on Golan Heights

Israeli Ambassador to UN urges Security Council action after terrorists place bomb on border, says Syrian regime responsible.

Jihad on the Horizon: Al Qaeda, ISIS Clash Along Israeli Border

Nusra Front joins other rebel factions fighting ISIS-linked Jaish al-Jihad battalion in Golan Heights; follows mortar fire into Israel.

Sirens Blare Across Golan Heights: 2 Rockets or Shells Reported

Rockets or mortar shells crashed down in the groves near Ein Zivan. No one was hurt. IDF sources blame 'spillover' from Syria civil war.

Terrorists Killed in Border Attack Were Sons of Israeli Druze

Report reveals 2 of the 4 terrorists eliminated while placing explosive on border Sunday night are sons of terrorist from Majdal Shams.

Regev Warns Hezbollah: Don't Test Us

Likud MK warns Hezbollah after IDF troops eliminate four terrorists in the Golan Heights.

Netanyahu Commends IDF for Foiling Terror Attack in North

PM Netanyahu praises IDF for eliminating a squad of terrorists as they tried to place an explosive device in the Golan.

IDF Eliminates Terror Cell Planting Bomb on Syrian Border

Alert IDF forces take out threat of terrorists trying to attack the Golan Heights border with Syria.

Report: Mortar Shell Fired in the Golan Heights

Shell strikes an open area, with no injuries or damage; security sources say it is likely Syria spillover.

Report: Slain Hezbollah Commander Planned 'High Profile' Attacks

Details emerge on the activities of Jihad Mughniyeh, Hezbollah's 'commander of the Golan Heights' killed in an Israeli missile strike.

IDF Officer Wounded by Syrian Gunfire

Soldier lightly wounded by cross-border fire, IDF responds by hitting points of attack.

Former MK: Yaalon Promised No More Medical Treatment for Syrians

Former MK Ayoub Kara asked Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon to prevent the entry of any more Syrians into Israel for medical treatment.

IDF Installs Concrete Barriers Along Syrian Border

Walls erected following deadly antitank missile attack, military source states.

Sa'ar: Only Netanyahu Can Manage Israel's Security Properly

Gideon Sa'ar fully supports Binyamin Netanyahu for the office of Prime Minister, he wrote - despite tensions between them.

Iran Opening a 'Third Front' against Israel, PM Warns

At start of cabinet meeting, Netanyahu warns coming month 'critical' for Iran's nuclear plan, won't back down from Congress speech.

Sources: Over 1,000 Hezbollah Terrorists on the Golan

Over 1,000 Hezbollah terrorists are fighting with Syrian and Iranian forces on the Golan, according to numerous sources.

Snow Slows Hezbollah Advance Towards Golan Heights

Fighting rages as Hezbollah approaches Israeli territory in Syria fighting for Assad, but stormy weather slows the terrorists down.

New Al Qaeda Video Shows Steady Advance along Israeli Border

Syrian Nusra Front rebel group releases slick new video, in attempt to take back the initiative from rival ISIS in the propaganda war.

Report: Hezbollah Taking the Lead in Fight against Syrian Rebels

Syrian military source confirms Hezbollah engaged in major op. near Israeli border. Monitor says it's now leading regime forces.

Syrian FM: Hezbollah a 'Big Help' to Us on Golan

Israel will be unsuccessful in keeping Hezbollah off the Golan Heights, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem said Sunday.

Mine Blast Along Syrian Border Injures IDF Officer

Land mine detonates during IDF work on border fence; officer in serious condition.

Iranian Official Threatens to Respond to 'Israeli Aggression'

Senior Iranian official Alaeddin Boroujerdi says his country has the right to respond to airstrike in the Golan Heights.

Livni in 2009: Syria Peace Means Ceding Land

Was Naftali Bennett right when he said Tzipi Livni favored withdrawing from the Golan in the past? You be the judge.

IDF Knew Golan Attack Was Coming, Preparations Failed

Har Dov anti-tank missile strike was anticipated but checkpoint was moved to another exposed spot; barriers placed but after attack.

Ya'alon: Never Mind Who Did It - Golan Airstrike Was Necessary

Defense Minister: If airstrike attributed to Israel hadn't taken place, serious terrorist attacks against Israelis would have taken place.

IDF Attacks Syrian Artillery in Retaliation for Rocket Attacks

IDF attacks artillery targets belonging to the Syrian army, in retaliation for earlier rocket attacks on the Golan region.

IDF Source Reveals Golan Rockets Fired by Hezbollah

Senior source reports IDF response destroyed source of two rockets that hit Golan Heights, fire came from territory controlled by Assad.

Tensions in the north

Rockets Strike Golan Heights, IDF Returns Fire

Two rockets hit Israel in 'intentional' strike, IDF responds and hits the source of the rocket fire.

Nasrallah to Make Rare Appearance in Response to Israeli Strike

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah will give a rare public address next week, following an airstrike which killed two senior commanders.

Report: Israeli Airstrike Hit Iranian General 'By Accident'

Military source claims IAF thought it was targeted low-level Hezbollah operatives - instead senior terrorist, Iranian general both killed.

UN Peacekeepers Say They Saw Drones Before Syria Airstrike

UN peacekeepers serving in the Golan Heights saw drones flying before Sunday's Israeli airstrike on Syria, says the UN spokesman.

Cannon barrage for Hezbollah

Watch: IDF Prepares for Hezbollah's 'Invasion'

The same day Nasrallah threatens to conquer the Galilee, IDF Artillery Corps drills on Golan to turn Lebanese terrorists into cannon fodder.

Syria Claims to Have Downed Israeli Drone

Arab media reports that Syria downed an Israeli drown near Quneitra. IDF: We don't respond to foreign reports.

IDF Resumes Search for Guy Hever

Search for soldier missing since August 1997 focuses on minefields near his base; previous attempts have focused on nearby Syria.

Syrian Jihadists Capture Key Town Near Golan Heights

Syrian insurgents, including fighters from Al-Nusra Front, seize a key city and other areas of Deraa province.

Will the UN Return Forces to the Golan Heights?

UN Security Council discusses return and new security steps, month after UNDOF fled from Syrian rebels to Israeli side of the Golan.

Son of Eliminated Hezbollah Leader Follows in Father's Footsteps

Jihad Mughniyeh, son of Imad Mughniyeh who was eliminated in 2008, reportedly heads Hezbollah's Golan Heights operations.

Explosion Near IDF Forces on Syria Border

None injured in blast near Golan Heights as IDF determines whether it was a deliberate attack.

'People are Scared': Rise in Private Gun Ownership in North

Defense Ministry cuts patrols in communities near Lebanon and Syrian - prompting residents to take matters in their own hands.

IAF Shoots Down Syrian Fighter Jet Near Golan

Patriot missile downs rogue aircraft; wreckage hits Syrian side. Reports vary: aircraft was a MiG-21 or a Sukhoi-24.

Filipino Peacekeepers Unlikely to Return to Golan

Philippine President dims hopes that UN peacekeepers can be deployed back to the region in the near future.

Filipino UN Peacekeepers Flee Golan Heights Early

As Syrian rebels conquer Syrian side of Golan and in wake of recent abduction, Philippines pulls out forces a month early.

Syrian Mortar Explodes in Israeli Golan Heights

Fighting between rebel forces and Assad continues to spill over into Israel, even as Ya'alon claims Israel not 'threatened.'

Carer Steals 250,000 Shekels From Elderly Man

50-year-old woman in Golan Heights suspected of manipulating her position to pocket vast sums over the course of nine years.

Report: Al Qaeda Rebels Seize UN Arms, Uniforms in Syria

Syrian envoy accuses Israel of 'letting' Nusra Front take control of Syrian side of the border, confirms rebels now control Syrian Golan.

Ya'alon Rules Out Popular Former General as IDF Chief of Staff

Ya'alon says Golan Heights not in danger, overviews Hamas truce talks saying fighting won't restart on Sept. 25.

UN Peacekeepers Flee Syrian Golan into Israel

Hundreds of UNDOF observers flee to Israeli Golan Heights, as battles continue to rage between the Syrian regime and Islamist rebels.

Syrian Rebels: 'Total War' on IS Unlikely to Reach Israel

In rare interview to Israeli media, rebel leader pledges to fight IS face-to-face - and dismisses concerns over conflict reaching the Golan.

Rocket from Syria Explodes in Golan

In the latest spillover from the Syrian war, rocket explodes in an open region in the northern Golan, causing no injuries or damages.

UN Chief Welcomes Release of Fijian Peacekeepers

Ban Ki-moon welcomes the release of 45 UN peacekeepers who were kidnapped by the Al-Nusra Front.

Fiji Retracts Claim UN Hostages About to be Released

Social media posts claiming 45 captive UN troops about to be released denied: 'someone has misinterpreted.'

Kidnapped Fijian Peacekeepers to be Released Soon

Fiji says 45 UN peacekeepers taken hostage by Al-Qaeda-linked rebels in the Golan Heights will be released soon.

Rebels Reportedly Control Syrian Golan, Entering Lebanon

Rebels continue onslaught by capturing key Quneitra mountain solidifying control; clashes in Lebanon push Hezbollah from border.

Al Qaeda Rebels to Try UN Peacekeepers Under 'Divine Law'

UK-based monitoring group reveals Al Qaeda-linked Al-Nusra Front rebels say they will put 45 captive Fiji troops on Islamic trial.

IDF Returns Fire at Syrian Army Position as Mortar Hits Golan

IDF hits Syrian military position after mortar shell strikes open field; fighting continues to rage between regime, rebel forces.

UN Security Council Demands Release of Abducted Peacekeepers

Unanimous UN declaration condemns abduction of UNDOF members by terrorists in 'strongest terms.'

Syrian Rebels Present Demands for Release of UN Peacekeepers

Al-Nusra Front presents three demands for the release of 43 Fijian peacekeepers kidnapped last week.