Golan Heights

Damascus condemns Israel Katz after visit with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon

Katz's visit follows an IDF strike in Syria near Damascus on Saturday, which itself followed a larger strike on a military airfield on August 18.

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new settlement of Doran in the Mount Hebron region of the West Bank, June 16, 2026.
An Israeli army patrol at a temporary checkpoint in the Sayda al-Golan area of the southern Quneitra countryside on Aug. 19, 2026, with the road closed to civilian traffic. Local sources said residents were searched. Israel says its forces remain in southern Syria.

Inside Syria, night raids, farm permits mark Israel's expanding reach

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Damascus, Syria, August 22, 2026.

Israel strike in Syria may push US to broker deal between Jerusalem and Damascus - analysis

US Special Envoy for Syria and Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack speaks during a session at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 17, 2026.

US envoy Barrack reverses Golan comments, reaffirms Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty


Israelis eye quick northern getaways as Hermon snow looms this weekend

Many travelers are now looking for short winter breaks in the North that combine an alpine atmosphere, snowy views, and a relatively easy drive from the center of the country.

Snow in the northern Golan Heights

Syrian Gov't calls resumption of talks with Israel in Paris a 'positive indication' - KAN

Syrian officials expressed optimism about the resumption of talks, but warned that this was "assuming the Israelis come to them seriously," KAN News reported.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks as he attends the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025.

IDF returns Israelis who illegally crossed into Syria from Golan Heights, second time in two days

The civilians were recovered and transferred to Israel Police for further handling. The same civilians attempted to cross the border yesterday, a security source noted.

 Direction and distance sign for the Syrian capital of Damascus at Mount Bental Israeli military outpost on the Syrian border

IDF detains suspected ISIS operative in southern Syria, confiscates weapons

IDF soldiers detained the man for suspected involvement in terror activities, as well as confiscated weaponry found along the border near the Golan Heights.

 Israeli soldiers take a position in the Golan Heights, near the Israeli border with Syria, northern Israel, December 8, 2024

Trump receives Israel Allies Foundation lifetime achievement award for diplomatic contributions

“There has never been a better friend to Israel in the White House than President Donald J. Trump, and even our wildest enemies would admit that,” said Trump.

 US President Donald Trump speaks prior to signing an executive order on AI, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US December 11, 2025.

My Word: Playing the dangerous boycott game - opinion

From the UN to Eurovision to Guinness, global arenas are turning against Israel, revealing a deeper campaign to delegitimize the Jewish state.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, outside RTE Irish public television studios in Dublin, last month.

Sharaa begins pushing back on Israeli demands, decries Syria's 'dangerous position' - analysis

Ahmed al-Sharaa remained relatively quiet on Israel issues. However, at the annual Doha Forum, he spoke about the challenges from Damascus’ perspective.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025.

Delicious on the go: 5 coffee carts and food trucks worth knowing in the Golan

The Golan isn’t just scenery anymore: New coffee carts and food trucks offer fresh flavors, a rustic vibe, and tasty moments from morning to sunset between hikes.

Café Kafka – Moshav Sha’al.

UNGA calls for Israeli withdrawal from Golan Heights in approved resolution

Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said that the vote proved how the General Assembly was "detached... from reality."

IDF Military Drone Unit train with their drones near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025.

IDF won't allow terror to establish itself on Syrian border, northern commander warns

“The troops are at a high level of readiness, in defense and prepared for developments in the Syria and Lebanon areas,” Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo concluded following situational assessments.

Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo addressing IDF troops along the Irael-Syria and Israel-Lebanon borders.