Golan Heights

Two 14-year-old students on an annual school trip to the Golan Heights were hospitalized for alcohol poisoning, highlighting ongoing concerns over prohibited drinking during excursions.

Two years after the fall of Col. Ehsan Daksa in Gaza, details emerge of the pre-emptive "Operation Date Palm" he led on the Syrian border to dismantle emerging threats.

A Golan Heights rescue official criticizes the IDF for incomplete minefield clearance in the north, warning that unaddressed breaches endanger hikers and security forces.

The Bashan Division faces a surge of suspicious infiltrations and security incidents along the Syrian border, raising concerns among military officials and local leaders over potential probing tactics reminiscent of the pre-October 7 security climate.

A 72-year-old man from Buq'ata was hospitalized in serious condition at Ziv Medical Center after being bitten by a snake in the Golan Heights.

Addressing the UN, Syrian President al-Sharaa demanded the withdrawal of Israeli forces to the December 2024 lines, insisting the Golan Heights remain Syrian.

Syrian leader Abu Muhammad al-Golani claimed he joked with U.S. President Donald Trump about trading New Jersey for the Golan Heights, sparking immediate online mockery over historical facts.

Fifty-one years after the Yom Kippur War, the remarkable story of tank veteran Yitzhak and his son Y. highlights a generational legacy of battlefield bravery and defense on the Golan Heights.

Where Iran tries to use collaborators, Israel has found partners — and just across the border, a surprising construction boom is taking place, stemming from the desire of tens of thousands of Druze to acquire a shelter for times of danger. "We want to understand what about you, are you here forever?", explains a Druze from southern Syria about what needs to happen for them to express unequivocal...

The 210th Division completed extensive exercises in the Golan Heights and on the Syrian border to enhance operational readiness for sudden and complex events.

An alert was activated tonight in the area of HaGoshrim, Ma'ayan Baruch, and Kfar Yuval in the Galilee Panhandle in the north due to fears of a hostile aircraft infiltration. The IDF Spokesperson stated: "The details are under investigation."

The injured man was treated by MADA teams and evacuated by helicopter to Rambam Hospital in Haifa while suffering from injuries. A 24-year-old suspect, a resident of the village, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attacking the victim. He was transferred for further questioning at the station, and the police are expected to request an extension of his detention in court.

The father of Major Hagai Ben Ari, a Paratrooper reconnaissance unit commander who was critically wounded in Operation Iron Swords and passed away years later, has passed away and will be laid to rest in Hispin. Yoni, one of the pioneers of Moshav Nov, cared for his son at home and dedicated his life to commemorating him.

More than 20 security coordinators in the Golan Regional Council have sent a warning letter to the defense establishment and the IDF. They warn that the lack of basic protective equipment directly endangers the lives of residents in the northern sector, amid a perceived decline in the defense establishment's commitment to reinforcing settlement security.

Defense Minister Israel Katz visited IDF forces on Mount Hermon and clarified that they will remain in the area as long as there are threats to Israel. Katz addressed the Turkish attempt to establish a foothold in Syria and sent a message to the Syrian president: "We are here to protect our communities and our border."

According to a report by Laura Loomer, officials in the US administration are expressing dissatisfaction with the performance of Ambassador Tom Burke. At the center: his statement regarding the Golan Heights. According to the sources, the administration believes his words contributed to the escalation of tensions between Israel and Turkey. The possibility of recalling him to the US is "under...

Against the backdrop of concerns over Ankara's deepening foothold in Syria, the IDF clarifies that no Turkish forces have been identified near the border so far, but they are preparing for explosive devices and continuing to raid villages. At the same time, the army and police are changing their handling of the "Bashan rioters" who cross the border and are diverting forces. A status report from...

A teenager from Jerusalem was rescued after getting stuck on a steep slope during a family hike. Volunteers from the Golan Search and Rescue Unit safely assisted him back to the trail using a safety rope.

After causing a stir, Tom Burke explains that his remarks about the UN were intended only to describe a historical reality. He emphasizes that the US is not negotiating with Hezbollah but only with the Lebanese government, and that the key question is how the terrorist organization will be disarmed without direct involvement from Tehran.

A senior Israeli intelligence source warned that without clear red lines with Ankara, Israel could face Turkish military presence in the Golan Heights and the Mediterranean. Background: Turkey's entrenchment in Syria.

The property in Katzrin, an 8-room house with a pool and two guest units, was purchased by a couple from the USA. The property is located in the southern part of the neighborhood, features an exceptionally large built-up area, and offers an unobstructed view of the Zavitan Stream.

After US envoy to Syria Tom Burke claimed that Israel "is still occupying the Golan," Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a sharp response, asserting that Burke’s remarks do not reflect the position of President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Ra'am party chairman Mansour Abbas called for Israeli and American recognition of a Palestinian state during the party's conference.

From a stone moved from its place to a herd with an unusual number of shepherds: fighters of the 595th Battalion track every change beyond the border. A special glimpse into the activity of the fighters who are our eyes in Syria.

"Pushing the fighters to the limit": Just before returning to Lebanon and after years without a large-scale exercise, the 402nd Artillery Battalion completed training in the Golan Heights simulating maneuvers and advanced coping with the drone threat. "The next round will look different, we are preparing for the most intense thing," said the battalion commander. The brigade commander noted the...

Opposite the destroyed Quneitra, IDF soldiers monitor every movement on the Syrian side. Despite the absence of heavy enemy forces, the tension in the sector keeps troops on high alert.

About 20 young people from bereaved families and terror victims set out on an adventurous journey in the Black Canyon, which connected veterans of the "OneFamily" organization with new members who joined since October 7 - through fear, trust, teamwork, and a shared experience: "It gave us a moment to breathe."

Dr. Hussein al-Shara, father of Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara, has threatened that the Golan Heights will return to Syrian control. In a social media post, he described Israel as the primary obstacle to Syria's stability and territorial integrity.

Two months after the murder of Saada Saada and Marwan Abu Shahin in the Golan Heights, indictments are being filed against the hit squad. The investigation revealed premeditation, including renting a cabin for the ambush. The main suspect was apprehended in Yarka after a shootout with police and an attempt to flee on a stolen motorcycle.

The Druze riots occurred at the Aran project last May. The heavy economic loss caused to Energix led the parent company, Alony Hetz, to record a loss attributable to shareholders of 178 million shekels. In addition, in the second quarter, Alony Hetz recorded an impairment of 188 million shekels due to a reduction in the value of land for development in England held by Brockton Everlast.

Four people were injured this morning, Monday, in a traffic accident on Highway 92, near Moshav Ramot in the Golan Heights. A young man and a young woman in their 20s were seriously injured, and two other young women were moderately and lightly injured.

An Alma Center report warns that ISIS is moving from hiding to establishing itself in southern Syria, near the Israeli border. According to the study, the organization is building infrastructure, utilizing smuggling routes, and could export the threat to Lebanon and Jordan.

The "Rouge" restaurant at the Praz Hotel on the Golan Heights, which is open to the general public, offers an original interpretation of Galilee classics without losing its soul.

The world press analyzes Israel's economic pressure on Hezbollah, the effectiveness of the US military campaign in Iran, and the diplomatic resonance of Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Whoever recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel — a more complex recognition — moved an embassy there, or adopted an exceptional position in our favor, is the natural target audience for the next campaign. Alongside the blessing, it must be said: Israel was late to understand that international recognition of its sovereignty on the Golan is not a declarative or symbolic matter, but a...

While many countries in the world are rushing to follow Ahmad al-Shara, a terrorist in a suit, demands are once again being heard in Damascus to return the Golan to the negotiating table. Sovereignty is achieved through actions — we must remain in the buffer zone, protect the Druze, and strengthen the settlements.

The Prime Minister released a video in which he thanked the President of Colombia for recognizing Israel's sovereignty. At the same time, Colombia is struggling with a national disaster: 164 dead and over 2,700 missing. Netanyahu did not mention the earthquake even once.

A group of activists from the "Halutzei HaBashan" movement were arrested again tonight (Tuesday) near an improvised tent they set up at the 'Tal Hermon' point. Over the past month, the movement's activists have arrived at the site many times in an attempt to establish a Jewish foothold in the area, and have been evacuated and arrested several times by security forces.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Colombia has officially recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. This historic decision followed Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's visit to Colombia for the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella.

A jihadist organization claims it launched a rocket and a suicide drone at IDF forces in the southern Golan Heights; the IDF did not identify any launches but is investigating the report. Simultaneously, there were reports in Syria of Israeli activity in the Quneitra area.

Guy Suria, of blessed memory, chairman of the Neve Ativ association and a contractor who operated in the north, passed away over the weekend following a cardiac event abroad. He is survived by his wife and two children.

The "New East" project is fortifying the Golan with deep trenches and earthen embankments to hinder terrorist infiltration. The 474th Brigade maintains nine outposts deep within the territory, operating in a complex environment where distinguishing between civilians and combatants is a constant challenge.

Omer Ciftci, one of the prominent HTS commanders who previously commanded in Daraa and Quneitra, has been transferred north to Hama. In Turkey, it is estimated that the move may also be intended to reduce sensitivity regarding Israel.

Adva Dadon and Yadin Gellman married in an intimate ceremony in the north of the country, and one moment managed to conquer social networks. Now, Dadon reveals the original plan.

The IDF is concerned about the recurring illegal crossing of the Israel-Syria border by young Israelis. These incidents divert security forces from their primary mission of protecting northern residents.

The Syrian army has raised its alert level and mobilized units, while simultaneously reporting reinforcements to the Iraq border. The IDF clarifies that the move is related to internal tensions in northern Syria, far from Israel, and that there is no fear of friction on the Golan.

Journalist Adva Dadon and actor Yadin Gelman were married in an intimate and meaningful ceremony on the Golan Heights, but the one who drew the most attention on the dance floor was the beloved reporter by her side.

IDF soldiers serving at the Tznobar base in the Golan Heights are reporting severe sanitary failures in the kitchen complex. Following numerous complaints, the IDF has decided to send an inspection team to the site.

The Dutch law, which boycotts Israeli goods produced in the settlements and on the Golan Heights, is stricter than the laws of other countries on the continent. Perhaps this is not surprising.

Channel 12 News journalist Adva Dadon and actor Yadin Gelman married in the Golan Heights. The intimate ceremony took place against a backdrop of security tensions.

The Magen David Adom (MDA) and Fire and Rescue Services reported a fatal road accident today, Sunday, on Highway 98 near Kibbutz Afik in the southern Golan Heights. The collision between two private vehicles resulted in the death of a 35-year-old man and left nine others injured.