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Mines detonated in the Golan Heights near Syrian border

Defense Ministry's Mine Clearance Authority cleared over 200 mines near Kibbutz Ein Zivan over an area of 50 dunams over the past two weeks.

Mines detonated in the Golan Heights near Syrian border

Golan Heights:

Foreign Minister Sa'ar meets with UNDOF command

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar visited the Syrian border where he met with the command of UNDOF and IDF soldiers.

Foreign Minister Sa'ar meets with UNDOF command

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IDF forces operate in Quneitra

For the first time, footage shows IDF forces operating in the southern Syrian town of Quneitra.

IDF forces operate in Quneitra

Why do Syria's Druze communities want to join Israel?

As jihadist forces march through the region, minority communities know that aligning with Israel is their only chance for survival. Opinion.

Why do Syria's Druze communities want to join Israel?

Yeshivat Hagolan Dean:

'Assad killed three of our students - now he's gone'

Rabbi Yoel Manovitz, head of Yeshivat HaGolan, made a brief reference to the capture of Mount Hermon and the connection of the fall of the Assad regime to Yeshivat HaGolan.

'Assad killed three of our students - now he's gone'

Druze villages in the eastern Golan seek union with Israel

The residents of South Lebanon and the embattled Kurds might also consider this possibility. Op-ed.

Druze villages in the eastern Golan seek union with Israel

Circulating the web:

Syrian Druze ask to be annexed to Israel's Golan Heights

Druze community of al-Hader in Syria decides annexation to Israel is 'the lesser evil' in face of potential takeover by Syrian rebels. 'We are with those who preserve our dignity.'

Syrian Druze ask to be annexed to Israel's Golan Heights

Druze mayor:

We fear that ISIS will take over Syria

The mayor of Ein Qiniyye, which sits adjacent to the border, described the Druze community's feelings after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.

We fear that ISIS will take over Syria

Netanyahu:

'Today everyone understands importance of our being on Golan'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a rare press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on the 'historic' fall of the Assad regime in Syria.

'Today everyone understands importance of our being on Golan'

Zvi Yechezkeli on Assad's fall:

'This is a golden hour for Israel, a chance that won't return'

Analyst Zvi Yechezkeli says Israel made the right move in taking over the Syrian Golan Heights, stresses that 'the Shiite axis has collapsed,' Syria will take many years to recover from civil war.

'This is a golden hour for Israel, a chance that won't return'

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Israel considering advancing further into Syria

The political echelon is discussing whether or not to take control of areas deeper in Syrian territory to prevent them from falling into the hands of Islamist rebels.

Israel considering advancing further into Syria

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IDF soldiers operate along Syrian border

Following the fall of the Assad regime, the IDF has released footage of its troops operating along the Syrian border as well as the work to fortify the engineering barrier along the border.

IDF soldiers operate along Syrian border

Fall of the Assad regime:

IDF enters Golan Heights demilitarized zone

Significant infantry and tank forces enter buffer zone to prevent rebels who toppled the Assad regime from entering the zone and threatening northern Israel.

IDF enters Golan Heights demilitarized zone

Syrian rebels reach outskirts of Damascus

Syrian rebels have progressed towards Damascus, claiming to have encircled the city.

Syrian rebels reach outskirts of Damascus

As Assad regime nears collapse:

IDF sends reinforcements to Golan Heights

Amid the developments in Syria and concerns that the Assad regime may be close to collapsing the Israeli Security Cabinet will meet on both Saturday and Sunday evening.

IDF sends reinforcements to Golan Heights

IDF establishes new unit in Golan Heights

In a formal ceremony led by Brigadier General Yair Pelai, a new unit named 'Pereh' was established to enhance operational response in the Golan Heights.

IDF establishes new unit in Golan Heights

Amid ceasefire:

Local leaders announce return to routine, Katz overrules

Heads of authorities in the Golan and Galilee inform residents of a return to routine after talks with the defense establishment. Minister Katz rejects the IDF's recommendations and reverses the decision.

Local leaders announce return to routine, Katz overrules

Rocket explodes in Samaria

20 rockets launched in barrage on northern and central Israel

Explosions heard in Tel Aviv, Ra'anana, following sirens in central Israel. Earlier, sirens were sounded in the Golan Heights and the Upper Galilee due to a suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft.

20 rockets launched in barrage on northern and central Israel

Militias claim responsibility

IAF intercepts UAV fired from Iraq

Sirens activated around 4:45 a.m. in southern Golan Heights. UAV fired from Iraq intercepted. No injuries reported.

IAF intercepts UAV fired from Iraq

Report: One injured in barrage on northern Israel

Around 100 missiles launched towards Tzfat and Golan Heights, one victim suffers light injuries.

Report: One injured in barrage on northern Israel

Following sirens: UAVs explode in northern Israel

IDF confirms multiple UAV explosions in northern Golan Heights, no injuries or damage caused.

Following sirens: UAVs explode in northern Israel

White House:

Golan Heights are part of Israel

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirms US continues to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights during discussion of Majdal Shams massacre at press briefing.

Golan Heights are part of Israel

Son of Golan rocket victims:

'Some are worth more and some are worth less'

Matan, the son of Noa and Nir Barnes who were killed by a rocket fired at the Golan Heights, protested the unequal attention given to the UAV strike in Tel Aviv relative to the coverage of his parents' deaths.

'Some are worth more and some are worth less'

Last conversation:

'Dad, where are you?'

Shortly before the couple Nir and Noa Baranes were killed by a rocket fired by Hezbollah, the father of the family, Nir, sent a final voice message to their eldest son, Matan.

'Dad, where are you?'

Son of slain couple:

'Thanks, Mom and Dad, for the best life there is'

Matan, the eldest son of Noa and Nir Barnes who were killed on Tuesday in a rocket strike on the Golan Heights, eulogized his parents: 'I have accepted the responsibility to guard my siblings'

'Thanks, Mom and Dad, for the best life there is'

'Noa and Nir moved to the Golan because they love the country'

Friends and family members of Noa and Nir Baranes, who were killed by a rocket, cannot digest the loss: "They went out for a fun day; on the way home they were brutally murdered"

'Noa and Nir moved to the Golan because they love the country'

Kibbutz Ortal mourns victims

Noa and Nir Baranes named as victims of Hezbollah attack

Noa and Nir Baranes, parents of 3, were on their way home to Kibbutz Ortal when a Hezbollah rocket hit their car, killing them both.

Noa and Nir Baranes named as victims of Hezbollah attack

Local leader responds to murder of parents of 3 children

'On 10/7 we saw that if there are no civilians on the border, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv will not be protected. The army is fighting on the frontlines and residents must continue their daily routine to win,' says local leader, Uri Kellner.

Local leader responds to murder of parents of 3 children

After death of couple in barrage

IDF strikes infrastructure from which projectiles were launched

IAF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure from which projectiles were launched toward the Golan Heights, killing a man and a woman.

IDF strikes infrastructure from which projectiles were launched

2 killed in rocket barrage on Golan Heights

Hezbollah launches barrage of 40 rockets at Golan Heights, killing 2 civilians.

2 killed in rocket barrage on Golan Heights

Military vehicle, mortar found in Golan Heights man's home

Marijuana, drug-growing equipment found in addition to stolen military equipment in police raid on suspect's home.

Military vehicle, mortar found in Golan Heights man's home

18 wounded

UAV explodes in the Golan, IDF soldier severely wounded

Three antitank missiles were launched at Metula in the Galilee Panhandle. One landed in Lebanese territory, another struck an orchard west of the village, and a third a residential building.

UAV explodes in the Golan, IDF soldier severely wounded

Heavy barrages on north

Two soldiers wounded by antitank missile

Hezbollah claims it launched over 150 missiles and 30 drones at Israel in the largest attack on the north since October 8th.

Two soldiers wounded by antitank missile

Heavy barrage:

Around 50 rockets launched towards central Golan Heights

IAF intercepts some of the missiles, others fall in open areas. No one was injured, multiple fires broke out due to the rocket fire.

Around 50 rockets launched towards central Golan Heights

Lebanese rocket attacks cause fires in Galilee

30 rockets were fired from Lebanon at the Golan Heights this afternoon.

Lebanese rocket attacks cause fires in Galilee

Barrage on the north

At least 40 rockets fired from Lebanon

For the first time in two days, sirens sounded throughout the Golan Heights warning of rocket fire. No injuries reported in the barrage, some of the rockets intercepted.

At least 40 rockets fired from Lebanon

Missile fired from Syria shot down before landing in Israel

Sirens warning of suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft activated in the southern Golan Heights. IDF says a missile that made its way towards Israeli territory was shot down in Syrian territory.

Missile fired from Syria shot down before landing in Israel

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Defense Min. clears land mines in northern Israel

In the Golan Heights, near Israel's northern border, Defense Ministry's authority for land mine removal clears 550 mines which were placed there in the 1980s.

Defense Min. clears land mines in northern Israel

IDF intercepts UAV fired from Syria

IDF fighter jet intercepts unmanned aerial vehicle that entered Israeli territory from Syria and made its way towards the Golan Heights.

IDF intercepts UAV fired from Syria

Netanyahu and Dichter meet Golan farmers

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Agriculture Minister Dichter visit the Beresheet fruit company at Merom Golan.

Netanyahu and Dichter meet Golan farmers

Man pulled lifeless from Golan spring

MDA medics attempted CPR but eventually declared him dead at the scene. Police claim the incident was not criminally motivated.

Man pulled lifeless from Golan spring

Building sustains damage

Remotely manned aircraft explodes in Golan Heights

A remotely manned aircraft explodes in southern Golan Heights, causing damage to building. Pro-Iranian militia claims responsibility.

Remotely manned aircraft explodes in Golan Heights

Projectile launched from Syria strikes Golan Heights

IDF responds with artillery fire at source of launch. Projectile was not intercepted.

Projectile launched from Syria strikes Golan Heights

Seeds of Hope:

New initiative provides relief from war, while preserving nature

New initiative invites communities to participate in preservation and distribution of rare wild plants indigenous to northern Israel.

New initiative provides relief from war, while preserving nature

IDF tanks attack Syrian military sites in Golan Heights

IDF strikes military infrastructure which violated Disengagement Agreement between Israel and Syria (1974) in Ein Altina in Mount Hermon.

IDF tanks attack Syrian military sites in Golan Heights

MoD working to clear mines in northern Israel

Israel's Ministry of Defense has begun work to clear minefields in two parts of the Golan Heights.

MoD working to clear mines in northern Israel

Tragedy in the Golan Heights:

18-year-old drowns in lake

The young man who went missing in the Ma'ale Hashachar lake in the Golan Heights was found lifeless by rescue divers.

18-year-old drowns in lake

Due to protests?

Netanyahu couple cancel vacation plans in northern Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife have cancelled vacation plans in northern Israel following a complaint about protesters.

Netanyahu couple cancel vacation plans in northern Israel

Netanyahu in Golan:

'Golan will forever remain under Israeli sovereignty'

Prime Minister and First Lady Netanyahu met with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon.

'Golan will forever remain under Israeli sovereignty'

IFCJ donates:

Fourth mobile ICU will benefit communities in northern Israel

In historic display of support for Druze community, IFCJ funds MDA mobile ICU to serve Carmel, Galilee, and Golan Heights villages.

Fourth mobile ICU will benefit communities in northern Israel

Druze fume: 'We're ready for war'

'If the government doesn't respond positively to our demands, there'll be a response that Israel has never seen before,' Druze sheikh says.

Druze fume: 'We're ready for war'

Police officers injured as Druze protest turns violent

3 demonstrators were injured, two of them seriously, as Druze protesters tried to take over a police station, setting it on fire.

Police officers injured as Druze protest turns violent

Trump tells Israelis: I gave you the Golan Heights

'We gave you Golan Heights, remember that,' Trump tells Jews on golf course.

Trump tells Israelis: I gave you the Golan Heights

Passover eve tragedy:

4-year-old boy drowns in pool in Golan Heights

MDA medics, paramedics attempt for over an hour to revive child who was found unresponsive in Katzrin.

4-year-old boy drowns in pool in Golan Heights

Once isolated town on Lebanon border is now a tourist hotspot

IDF lifts visitation limits on Alawite village straddling border with Lebanon in the Golan Heights, turning the town into a tourist hotspot

Once isolated town on Lebanon border is now a tourist hotspot

Golan Heights:

IDF: Infiltrators from Syria were not terrorists

Preliminary army investigation finds the infiltration attempt from Syria into Israeli Golan Heights likely not terror related.

IDF: Infiltrators from Syria were not terrorists

Drama in the north:

Teen rescued from Golan Heights minefield

Police, military safely extract 17-year-old boy who deliberately walked into a minefield in northern Israel.

Teen rescued from Golan Heights minefield

My week on Israel’s borders, which the West fails to fathom

Meotti spends a week in Israel with 30 Italian tourists and discovers the family is alive and well and that all of Israel is a border.Op-ed.

My week on Israel’s borders, which the West fails to fathom

Shortage on the way?

Major dairy farm says it will shutter operations

Israel's fifth-largest dairy farm says it will immediately shutter operations if talks with bank do not succeed.

Major dairy farm says it will shutter operations

Following publication in INN:

Monument with symbols of Messianic Judaism removed

Monument with elements of Messianic Judaism placed archaeological site in Golan Heights removed and taken from the site by the artist.

Monument with symbols of Messianic Judaism removed