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Two days before Golan incident, troops warned: ‘The enemy will strike’

After fighting in Gaza and Lebanon, 55th Paratroopers Brigade troops must stay alert on the Golan; 'ISIS, al-Qaida, Hezbollah, Iranians and regime forces are here,' a reserve major warned two days before six soldiers were wounded; their commander says the enemy is gathering intelligence and waiting for weakness but must get through them to reach civilians

Yair Kraus | 11.28.25

IDF detains Israelis after rare Syria border breach and chase

According to IDF, members of the group known as Halutzei HaBashan (Pioneers of the Bashan) broke through the border barrier near the Hermon area and in the sector of the IDF’s 55th Brigade on the Golan Heights

Yair Kraus | 11.27.25

Netanyahu's tour of the Golan buffer zone sends a message to Syria—and Washington

Commentary: Netanyahu’s visit to the Syrian border, backed by a rare high-level entourage, aimed to signal to al-Sharaa and Trump: Israel won’t yield on security; the message appears to have been received

Ron Ben-Yishai | 11.20.25

Druze renew protests against Golan Heights wind turbine project; Energix blames government inaction

Energix has resumed construction on its long-stalled wind turbine project in the northern Golan Heights, but renewed efforts have sparked violent protests from local Druze residents who oppose the plan, forcing workers to withdraw from the site

Yair Kraus | 11.09.25

Remains of 1,500-year-old synagogue uncovered in Yehudiya Nature Reserve in the Golan

An ancient synagogue from 1,500 years ago was uncovered during archaeological excavations in the Yehudiya Nature Reserve in the central Golan Heights; dozens of decorated items, lintels and basalt columns were found at the site

Ilana Curiel | 10.05.25

Tragedy in the Golan: Reservist on short leave dies after wasp sting

Livneh Shalev, director of the Golan community center and father of five, suffered a fatal allergic reaction after a wasp sting while hiking. He had served hundreds of reserve days and was on brief leave from active duty.

Yair Kraus, Israel Moshkovitz | 10.03.25

From apple cores to cures: Israeli breakthrough turns waste into functional food ingredient

Israeli researchers have developed a process to convert discarded apples into a nutrient-rich powder, offering a sustainable solution to food waste with global potential for healthier products

Ynet | 09.29.25

כוחות צה"ל בדמשק סוריה בעיירה קונייטרה הישנה

Damascus demands payout after IDF destroys homes in Syrian Golan

Tensions in the region rise as Israel expands deep into Syria to seize weapons, with an ISIS-linked terrorist recently breaching an Israeli outpost on Mount Hermon before being captured

Yoav Zitun | 09.15.25

They crossed into Syria, planted a flag, but are unlikely to face charges: 'Druze would welcome us living alongside them'

About 40 people held a groundbreaking ceremony in the Golan Heights for a new community, but several crossed a short distance into Syria before being escorted back by IDF troops; they likely will not face prosecution, after last month thousands of Druze crossed into Syria

Gilad Cohen, Yair Kraus | 08.19.25

'He bled to death in the street': Golan Druze mourn loved ones in Syria's Sweida

As violence escalates across the border, Israeli Druze grapple with separation, uncertainty and grief; while some families reunite after decades, others are left clinging to messages from loved ones trapped amid the bloodshed

Einav Halabi | 07.18.25

דרוזים רמת הגולן פורצים את הגבול ל סוריה בצל חשש לאחיהם ב סווידא א-סווידא

After border chaos, Israel repatriates Druze, expels Syrians, tracks missing

After hundreds of Druze crossed the Israel-Syria border in both directions, security forces returned many and plan new border barriers; Druze lawmaker who crossed into Syria says: 'I hope I didn’t leave a single youth behind'

Yoav Zitun, Alexandra Lukash | 07.17.25

אירלנד דבלין יום פטריק הקדוש דגלי פלסטין

'Did they fall into a vat of Guinness?': US slams Ireland over planned ban on Israeli settlement imports

Bill expected to pass with broad support in the Irish parliament, which seeks to criminalize the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights; Would make Ireland the first European Union member state to enact such a ban

Itamar Eichner | 07.16.25

Syria will seek Israeli withdrawal from Golan Heights as part of any future peace deal, officials say

Syrian sources tell Hezbollah-linked outlet that while al-Sharaa is open to ties with Israel, his supporters prefer non-belligerence; Turkey opposes, fearing Israeli and Saudi influence in Syria

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 06.30.25

Israeli winery earns spot at prestigious New York exhibition

Har Odem Winery, located in the small community of Odem near the Syrian border, will present its wines at the New York City event, which is regarded as one of the most exclusive in the global wine industry

Yair Kraus | 06.11.25

IDF strikes in Syria after rocket fire on Golan Heights

Israel blames Syrian regime, while Damascus denies involvement, saying it 'has never been and will never be a threat to anyone in the region'

News Agencies | 06.04.25

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