Golan Heights

Why Syria's FM is changing his messaging to Israel - and why it matters - analysis

Syria’s foreign minister is hinting that Damascus and Jerusalem may be able to come to more arrangements in the future, in the wake of talks held in Paris in January.

Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani speaks during a press conference in Damascus, May 20, 2025; illustrative.
CLOUDS OVER a village on the Golan Heights

Israel’s law shaped Trump’s historic recognition of Golan Heights - opinion

IDF SOLDIERS take part in a military training exercise in the Golan Heights on Wednesday. Although most of the world assumes Israel annexed the Golan Heights, and did so illegally, the Jewish state never actually did, the writer says.

Israel never annexed the Golan Heights: Why it still matters - opinion

Miriam Adelson

A grove of recognition in the Golan


Mey Eden launches Israel’s first locally produced mineral soda

This launch marks the first time strongly carbonated mineral water produced in Israel will be available domestically.

 Mey Eden Soda—a sparkling mineral water sourced from the southern Golan Heights.

Will it revive the north after the war? A wave of campaigns for tourists

A surge of initiatives to revive tourism in the North: Galilee hotels launch a national campaign, and the Golan offers 50% off a second night with various benefits at attractions and restaurants.

 Resort Village Mitzpeh Hashalom

Zamir picked as next IDF chief of staff, IDF on high alert in West Bank post-prisoner release

Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon, and Keith Siegel return home after 484 days in Hamas captivity • IDF opens fire on armed group in Syrian Golan

 Israeli security forces operate across the West Bank on February 1, 2025

IDF opens fire on armed group in Syrian Golan, pro-Assad group claims responsibility

Early reports from media associated with the Axis of Resistance indicated that the Islamic Resistance Front in Syria claimed responsibility for the attack.

 A huge 35 square meters Israeli national flag is raised on the eve of Yom Kippur to remember the fallen soldiers of the 1973 Kippur War in the Golan Heights, Tel Saki Memorial Site, Golan Heights, October 11, 2024.

In the north, they are waiting for travelers and offering: A second night at 50% off

In the Golan Heights, efforts are being made to boost tourism by offering a second night at half price at 33 accommodations, hotels, and guesthouses.

 The boutique hospitality complex El-Rom

Traveling from Israel's Galilee to the Golan after 15 months of war

It has been a tough 15 months for tourism in the North, as international visitor numbers remain just a fraction of what they were before October 7.

 THE SIWAR Boutique Suites is nestled in the beauty of Acre.

Former Operation Good Neighbor Cmdr.: Israel's humanitarian efforts still resonate in Syria

Support has manifested in unexpected ways, including instances of Syrian expatriates defending Israel on social media against anti-Israel protesters.

 DISPLACED SYRIAN children close to their tents on the Syrian-Turkish border, earlier this month.

Israeli strikes raise anxiety on Syrian side of Golan border 

An Israeli drone strike in Quneitra, Syria, killed three people, sparking tensions. Amid post-Assad reconstruction struggles, calls grow for peace, security, and improved living.

 IDF strike on Hezbollah in the a southern suburb of Beirut. September 26, 2024.

First almond blossom signals early spring in Golan Heights

The iconic tree, which flowers before its leaves emerge, has long symbolized Israel's spring awakening with its fragrant white and pink blossoms.

 First Almond Tree of Winter Blooms in Mevo Hama Forest, Golan Heights

Israeli strike kills three, including Golan border village leader - report

Three Syrians, including a village leader, were reportedly killed near the Israeli-Syrian border. The IDF confirmed firing warning shots in the area but did not address casualties.

 IDF strike on Hezbollah in the a southern suburb of Beirut. September 26, 2024.