Golan Heights

WATCH: Israel's Defense Ministry detonates 700 landmines near Syrian border

The Israel National Mine Action Authority (INMAA) cleared 700 landmines near Syria, continuing efforts to reclaim mined areas for civilian and industrial purposes.

Smoke and fire rise from a controlled landmine explosion in northern Golan Heights, on the Syrian border, April 17, 2024; illustrative.
Good-old cooking days: Old-school Israeli kitchen in more modest times.

Wine Talk: Wining in the kitchen

Israel Police arrest civilians who attempted to cross border into Syria, April 22, 2026.

Approximately 40 Israelis attempted to sneak over border into Syria, IDF confirms

Israelis take cover in a public shelter in the northern Israeli city of Safed as a siren sounds warning of incoming missiles fired into Israel, March 10, 2026

IDF Home Front Command extends siren warning times for Hezbollah rockets in North


Israel under emerging threats as Syria's Golan faces power vacuum - analysis

It's unclear if these operations will lead to calm or if it could backfire and lead to elements entering areas such as the Yarmouk Basin and threatening Israel. 

 IDF soldiers seen operating in southern Syria, in pictures dated to March 2025

105 million eggs: Israel increases imports to meet Passover needs

A quota of 105 million eggs was opened for eggs to be imported customs-free, and some 40 million have already been imported, the ministries said.

 Test tubes labelled "Bird Flu" and eggs are seen in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023.

‘Hope we remain in touch forever’: Druze MK Hamed Amar on historic visit from Syria's Druze

The Druze are all connected everywhere they are, like one big family,” Amar explained. “Many of those who crossed the border have immediate families on the Israeli side.

Knesset Member Hamed Amar speaks during the Interior Affairs Committee meeting discussing a law proposal for limiting the age for weapons licences, at the Knesset, on June 14, 2016. Photo by Hadas Parush/Flash90

Neve Ativ – the hotel turning the Golan into the Israeli Alps

A Neve Ativ getaway blending luxury, nature, and serenity with cabins, a spa, and stunning Hermon views—experience the north like never before.

 Vacation at Neve Ativ

Israel transfers thousands of humanitarian aid packages to Syrian Druze

Most of the packages were transported to As-Suwayda, while others were delivered to Druze communities near the border with Israel. 

View of trucks transferring humanitarian aid to the Druze in Syria. March 13, 2025.

Could demilitarization backfire in southern Syria? - analysis

One might think that from Israel’s point of view, the collapse of the Assad regime would be seen as a positive development because now Iran and its proxies cannot take root in Syria.

 IDF Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Eyal Zamir conducts situation assessment and tour of security zone in Syria, March 9, 2025.

Group of senior Syrian Druze expected to visit Golan Heights

This week, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Druze from across the separation line would be allowed to enter the Golan Heights for work.

Israeli soldiers seen in the buffer zone which separates the Golan Heights and Syria, February 27, 2025

WATCH: IDF presence on Syrian Hermon protects from Syrian, Hamas, Iran threats, Katz tells 'Post'

The program of Syrian Druze working in the Golan Heights will start on March 16.

Yonah Jeremy Bob embeds with IDF on Syrian side of Golan Heights, March 11, 2025.

Syrian Druze allowed to enter Israel, work in Golan Heights, Katz confirms

The Syrian Druze were a minority in the Assad era who mostly kept to themselves, with some past positive history with Israel.

 Druze from villages in northern Israel seen in Majdal Shams, Golan Heights, near the border with Syria, April 17, 2023

Winners of the Ish Ha’anavim Wine Competition

Discover the best boutique winery in Israel, double gold winners, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients from the 20th annual TERRAVINO wine competition by Ish Ha'anavim.

 Grape Vineyard