Golan Heights

Cabinet approves establishment of Ramat Trump

Cabinet approves proposal to establish the community of Ramat Trump in the northern Golan Heights, named after the US President.

Government to approve establishment of Ramat Trump

Government to approve on Sunday the establishment of Golan Heights community meant to pay tribute to US President.

Wounded Golan infiltrator identified as Syrian national

Lebanon says infiltrator who was wounded while crossing into Israeli territory is a Syrian cattle herder.

IDF: Attempted sniper attack in Golan Heights

IDF attacks vehicle involved in sniper attack. DM Bennett: 'Even on election day, our enemies are trying to hurt us.'

"You have one mission: win the next war"

Golani and 7th Battalion forces completed two weeks of training in the Golan Heights intended to improve their battlefield skills.

After heavy snowfall, Mt. Hermon opened to visitors

Hermon Visitors Center in the Golan Heights opens after heavy snowfall, with temperatures remaining below freezing.

US Amb: Jerusalem, the Golan - and now Judea & Samaria

Amb. Friedman explains US' considerations when deciding to recognize Jerusalem, Golan, Judea, & Samaria. All are within the lines of law.

Golan Heights: 5-year-old killed after being thrown from horse

A 5-year-old falls off his horse near Katzrin in the Golan Heigts, resulting in a fatal head injury.

1 dead, 5 injured in Golan Heights accident

Woman killed in crash near Bar'on Junction in northern Golan Heights, 15-year-old girl in critical condition. 3 others moderately injured.

Watch: First snow of the season on Mount Hermon in the Golan

Mount Hermon gets its first snowfall of the season as temperatures fall below freezing. Hermon visitors' center closed.

IDF fighter seriously injured in accident in Golan

19-year-old seriously injured after being hit by a civilian vehicle hit on near Moshav Yonatan.

Knife Netanyahu and Trump's peace plan may bleed to death

Four rockets fired from Syria toward Israel

Four rockets fired toward Golan Heights intercepted by Iron Dome. No injuries reported, no rockets exploded in Israeli territory.

New pre-military academy inaugurated at 'Trump Heights'

A core of about 20 religious and secular families will arrive to populate the new settlement this summer.

Watch: Proclamation ceremony at Trump Heights

Christian Media Summit ceremony was held at the new town named for President Trump for his recognition of Israeli sovereignty on the Golan

IDF soldiers open fire on Golan Heights

IDF forces fire into the air on the Golan Heights after suspicions of drone entering Israeli territory.

IDF fires towards suspected drone on Syria border

IDF soldiers open fire at suspicious object near the border with Syria. Investigation finds no drones infiltrated Israel.

Druze delegation to Syria arrested at border

Dozens of Galilee and Carmel Druze attempting to reach Syria via Jordan arrested at Jordan River border crossing.

Israeli Druze: The case of Hezbollah and Syria

Druze living in Golan Heights remain loyal to Syria and see Israel's strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon as unnecessarily aggressive.

IDF accidentally fires at Israeli plane

IDF force mistakes Israeli crop duster for plane infiltrating from Syria, fires on aircraft.

Dollars for Trump

Another step on way to establishing Trump Heights

National Planning and Building Council to advise government to establish locality and begin necessary planning procedures.

Report: Israeli missile strike on southern Syria

Syria claims projectile fired from Israel landed in Quneitra province along border with Israel.

David Friedman receives special Trump Heights Tanya from Chabad

Chabad-Lubavitch movement presents US ambassador with special 'Trump Heights' edition of the Tanya to honor President Trump.

Chabad honors Trump with special Golan Heights printing of Tanya

Following naming of Ramat Trump in Golan, Chabad movement prints special 'Trump Heights' edition of its book, the Tanya.

'Obama left Israel a parting gift of betrayal'

Speaking at Israel Hayom Forum, US Ambassador to Israel praises Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty on the Golan Heights.

Israel honors Trump with inauguration of 'Trump Heights'

US embassy officials join Israeli government ceremony in Golan Heights for naming of town after President Trump.

'Ramat Trump' kicks off

Cabinet meeting to be held in Golan, during which establishment of new community named after Trump will be approved. MK Hauser: PR stunt.

Trump thanks Netanyahu for 'Trump Heights' in Golan

Hours after Israeli cabinet formally approves new town in Golan Heights named after US president, Trump thanks Netanyahu for 'great honor'.

Former Governor returns from visit to Golan and Samaria

US delegation led by former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker visited the so-called "controversial" areas in order to learn and understand.

Should Israel do without US financial aid?

Arab suspected in poisoning of vultures in the Golan Heights

30-year-old from town of Tuba-Zangariyye arrested on suspicion of poisoning eight vultures.

'We have found a spot for community named after Trump'

Netanyahu says he plans to ask extension to form government, announces government will soon decide on establishment of new Golan community.

Nearly half of rare Golan vultures decimated by poisoning

Nature and Parks Authority says 8 of the 20 griffon vultures left in the area found dead. 'A mortal blow to the birds of prey population.'

Haredi youths rescued in Golan Heights wilderness

Group of youths on off-road tour rescued by police near Mount Susita after losing their way as darkness fell. 3 suffered dehydration.

The Trump "Dayenu"

Watch: Netanyahu pledges to name Golan town after Trump

PM Netanyahu: 'I intend to bring a resolution calling for a new community on the Golan named after President Donald J. Trump.'

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Netanyahu family at Sa'ar River

Prime Minister, wife, and two sons continue hiking Golan Heights today, meet Israelis enjoying festive atmosphere.

Golan welcomes Netanyahu initiative

Golan Regional Council welcomes intention to name community after Trump: 'Consistent with goal we set to double population within decade.'

Danon eulogizes head of UN peacekeepers in Golan Heights

Israeli Amb. to the UN Danny Danon praises UNDOF commander Major General Francis Vib-Sanzari's 'experience and leadership' in guiding UNDOF.

US int'l maps include Golan Heights as part of Israel

US envoy Jason Greenblatt unveils new US international maps following Trump recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Arab countries hold off on UN action over US Golan move

Arab countries meet at UN to discuss Trump's decision to recognize Israel's sovereignty over Golan, but do not agree to take action.

Israeli voters will sway US policy

Britain condemns Trump’s Golan recognition

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt: We should never recognize the annexation of territory by force.

World must recognize Israeli control over the Golan Heights now

Israeli elections and the coming of Moshiach

Ancient Temple discoveries, Red Heifers, and the Golan Heights.

ANALYSIS: Why the world got Israel's Golan sovereignty all wrong

Israel and the US agree that the transfer of the plateau is no longer negotiable due to the changed situation in Syria.

Saudi King rejects US Golan recognition

King Salman rejects President Trump's decision to recognize Israel's sovereignty on the Golan Heights.

Iran tells Arabs to resist Trump's pro-Israel moves

Iran calls on Palestinian Arabs to be “steadfast in their resistance” against Trump’s moves.

America recognizes Israeli Sovereignty over the Golan Heights

Pompeo: Golan recognition will help resolve Israel-PA conflict

Secretary of State to lawmakers: Decision to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights will help resolve the Israeli-PA conflict.

Erekat: US, Israel planning to annex Judea and Samaria

PLO Secretary General: US recognition of Israeli sovereignty on the Golan Heights paves the way for "annexation of the West Bank."

How do 'war winds' affect the elections in Israel?

Escalation in the shadow of the elections - what will be the impact?

Erdogan: Trump behaving like a 'bully boy'

Turkish President continues to attack Trump over recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, says he is using bully tactics.

Danon: Does the UN want to give the Golan to jihadists?

Israeli ambassador at UN Security Council discussion on the Golan: No nation would give up strategic land to its most dangerous enemy.

Watch: UN Security Council condemns Trump's Golan decision

President Trump's proclamation of Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights draws pushback from all 28 European Union member states of UN.

Israel will protect Europe, even if Europe doesn't deserve it

Bennett blasts EU: 'Shame on you'

'We'll keep defending West against Islamic terror - even though you don't deserve it.' Bennett rips EU over refusal to recognize Golan.

Golan municipal leaders moved by Trump recognition

PM presents heads of local councils on the Golan Heights with President Trump's signed order recognizing Israel's sovereignty.

EU: No recognition of 'Israeli occupied' Golan Heights

European Union rejections recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights, says EU won't follow US in changing policy on Golan.