Golan Heights

Ireland Calls for UN to Review Mandate for Golan Mission

Ireland’s Defense Minister says his country may not replace its forces in the Golan Heights given recent tensions.

IDF on High Alert in Golan as Syria Fighting Worsens

Troop force increased on the Golan Heights Monday afternoon as fierce fighting leaves Syrian general and many others dead.

Fierce Clashes Along Syrian Border; Mortar Shell Strikes Israel

More spillover from the Syrian civil war, as battles continue to rage between regime, rebel forces.

Philippine Military Chief Confirms Peacekeepers Escaped Syria

Philippine military chief confirms that more than 70 peacekeepers have escaped from areas of Golan that came under attack by Syrian rebels.

Report: Assad Partially Recaptures Syrian Golan Heights

Rebel forces lose several Quneitra villages after capturing UN forces, same day UN report reveals half of Syria has been displaced.

Talks Ongoing to Free 43 UN Peacekeepers in Golan Heights

Canadian FM blames Assad for spiraling security situation, as rebels capture UN forces, hold others in 'tense' stand-off.

UN Chief Condemns Kidnapping of Peacekeepers in Golan

Ban Ki-moon calls for the immediate release of 43 peacekeepers who were kidnapped by Syrian rebels.

U.S. Accuses Al-Nusra of Kidnapping UN Peacekeepers

The United States accuses the Al-Qaeda-affiliate Al-Nusra Front of detaining 43 members of the UN peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights.

IDF Expects Syria to Attack Rebels Near Golan Crossing Tonight

Israel reinforcing on Golan Heights as UN 'strongly condemns' capture of 43 of its peacekeepers by rebel 'terrorist groups.'

Syrian Jets Hit Rebels Close to the Israeli Border

Syrian jets shell rebel positions near the border with Israel, hours after mortars from Syria hit Israel.

UN Calls for 'Restraint' Following Mortar Fire in Golan

UN spokesman calls on Syria and the IDF to exercise restraint after mortar shells from Syria hit Israel.

Mortar Shells Continue to Pound Golan Heights

As reports suggest Al Qaeda-linked rebel forces captured Syrian side of Israel crossing, shelling of Golan continues.

Tank Shell From Syria Wounds One in Golan

Fighting from Syria continues to spill over into Israel, as Al Qaeda-linked rebels capture Syrian side of border crossing to Israel.

IDF Fires at Syria after Officer is Wounded in Golan

Syrian civil war in Quneitra spilled into Israel; opposition conquers village near crossing to Israel, mortars start Golan fire.

Five Rockets from Syria Hit Golan Heights

Five rockets fired from Syria explode near communities in the Golan Heights. No injuries but a power outage was reported in the area.

Rocket Fired from Syria Lands in Syrian Territory

Sirens sound on the Israeli side of the Golan Heights, but no rockets hit Israeli territory.

Mortar from Syria Fired Towards Golan Heights

Mortar from Syria explodes near Druze village in the Golan Height. IDF returns fire.

Hareidi Youth Drowns in Golan Heights

Teen feared abducted by terrorists while on hike with friends discovered drowned in stream.

UN Condemns Syrian Fighting in the Golan Heights

Security Council says fighting between Syrian government and opposition fighters in the Golan Heights could escalate tensions with Israel.

State Department: Israel Has the Right to Defend Itself

Deputy State Department spokeswoman says U.S. supports Israel’s "right to self-defense" in the wake of Israel's airstrikes in Syria.

Ya'alon Visits Family of Teen Murdered in Syrian Regime Attack

Defense minister at home of murdered Israeli Arab teen says he 'went for day of fun with his father and didn't return. The heart grieves.'

Liberman Blames Assad's Forces for Golan Heights Explosion

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman says attack was deliberate, 'clearly from Syrian authorities.'

Ya'alon Vows 'Harsh' Response to Attacks from Syria

Defense minister levels responsibility on Assad for lethal Golan Heights attack, as IDF source notes focus on search for teens.

Syria Asks UN to Take Action Against Israel

Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister claims Israel is violating the 1974 Golan Heights ceasefire and is collaborating with "terrorists".

IAF Strikes in Syria in Retaliation for Border Explosion

IAF hits nine targets belonging to the Syrian army in the Golan Heights, a response to an explosion on that killed a teenager.

Syria Spillover?

Golan Heights Explosion Kills Israeli Teen, IDF Responds

Mortar shell detonated near moving vehicle explodes, killing one and seriously injuring up to 4; IDF begins firing into Quneitra.

Court Says No to Golan Oil Drilling For Now

The Northern District Planning Commission decides not to give permission for oil drilling on the Golan Heights, at least for the time being.

Iron Dome Gets Its Golan Debut

The Iron Dome anti-rocket was used for the first time on the Golan Heights Wednesday night.

Shots Fired From Syria at IDF Post in Northern Israel

IDF responds with artillery fire after an IDF post on Mount Hermon is attacked by mortar shells.

Europe: Despite 'Boycotts', Golan Heights Winery's Sales up 20%

Winery has been targeted by boycotters, but reports rapid growth in sales over last year; 'they don't care about pro-Palestinian groups.'

US Citizens Warned: Stay Away from Golan Heights

IDF security measures prompt warnings from the US government.

Golan Heights Welcomes 'Rains of Blessing'

Rabbi of Golan community says the late rains are a blessing, not curse, and will 'let the fruit grow beautifully.'

Syrian Airstrikes Close to Israeli Border

Assad's fighter jets hit rebel refugee camp in Quneitra on Golan Heights, close to crossing into Israel. IAF dispatches planes in response.

IDF Eliminates Terrorists Near Syrian Border

IDF soldiers shoot and hit two terrorists who tried to infiltrate into Israel in the Golan Heights.

IDF's Response to Golan Hezbollah Attack: Shoot on Sight

IDF soldiers will now shoot on sight when they encounter suspicious-looking characters in the area of the Golan border fence.

IAF Strikes in Syria Following Border Incident

Several sites on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights attacked in retaliation for attack in which four soldiers were wounded.

Hezbollah Sources: Jeep Attack a Kidnapping Attempt

The explosion on the Golan Heights Tuesday that injured three IDF soldiers was a failed kidnapping attempt, Hezbollah sources said.

PM: Northern Border a 'Security Challenge' for Israel

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that Israel's northern border was heating up, creating a “security challenge” for Israel.

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IAF Planes Hit Syria After Golan Blast Injures Three Soldiers

Three soldiers were injured Tuesday when an explosive device went off on the Golan Heights near the jeep they were riding in.

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Syrian Warplanes Approach Border; IAF Deployed

No contact between two air forces, but it was a close call.

Damascus Accuses Israel of Collaborating with Syrian Rebels

Syria accuses 'Zionist enemy' of 'violating' a 1974 ceasefire after Israel foiled a terror attack in the Golan Heights.

IDF Kills 2 Hezbollah Terrorists Planting Bomb on Syrian Border

Soldiers clash with terrorists who tried blowing up border fence on Golan Heights.

Gantz: Iran Making Trouble on All of Israel's Fronts

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz said Iran was involved in increasing tensions on all of Israel's fronts - but Israel was up to the challenge

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Rockets Hit Golan Heights Following Prime Minister's Visit

Two rockets hit central Golan Heights, not long after Netanyahu meets injured Syrians being treated in Israel.

Steinitz: Approving Golan, Jordan Valley Map 'Right Thing to Do'

Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz praised the Treasury for approving his periphery benefit map, which includes the Golan Heights.

Referendum Law Approved for Second and Third Readings

Law which would require Knesset majority approval to give away land is a step closer to becoming a Basic Law.

Bennett: I’ll Be the Druze Minister

Bennett volunteers to represent Druze Israelis. ‘I love the Druze community,’ he declares.

One Killed, 9 Injured in Golan Heights Car Accident

Traffic accident at Shirion intersection in Golan Heights; circumstances of incident still unclear.

IDF Warns Snow Tourists: Beware of Land Mines

IDF warns tourists to take care as thousands flood to Golan to see the snow.

Security Council Condemns Syrian Violence in the Golan

UN extends UNDOF mandate while strongly condemning all military activity on the Golan Heights by the Syrian army and opposition fighters.

Yaalon: There's No Peace Partner, Only Incitement

Peace will never come so long as the Arabs don't recognize Israel's right to exist, says Defense Minister.

Golan Explosion Was Bomb Targeting IDF

Friday night explosion confirmed as bomb targeting IDF patrol. No injuries reported.

Powerful Explosion Heard in Golan Heights

Explosion near IDF vehicle on patrol near the Syrian border causes no injuries. IDF investigating.

Israel Sends Aid to Syria Day After Shots Fired

A day after IDF traded fire with Syrian army and mortar fell outside Golan village, Israel sends humanitarian aid.

Mortar Hits Israeli Golan Town, IDF Trades Fire

IDF fires back after shot at by Syrian army. Clash follows mortar shell that hit outskirts of Druze town Majdal Shams.

Lieberman: Israel Won't Give Up One Inch of the Golan

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says that as long as his party is in the government, Israel won't concede any part of the Golan Heights to Syria.

2 Israeli Soldiers Injured by Syrian Mortar Fire

In the northern Golan Heights, two soldiers were wounded from a mortar shell which fell next to them.

Defense Minister: 'Iranian Threat Exists Every Day'

Yaalon also speaks about threat from Syria and the IDF's war against nationalist crimes.

Syrian FM: We Intend to 'Reclaim' the Golan

Despite the war, for Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem, there is only one problem of Syria's fit to be discussed at the UN – Israel.

UN Envoy: Golan Fighting Could Draw Israel into Syrian War

UN's Mideast envoy: The clashes between Syria's army and rebels on the Golan Heights risk drawing Israel into Syria's civil war.