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Bookmark or Share- Golan Heights | History, Map, & Facts | BritannicaGolan Heights, hilly area overlooking the upper Jordan River valley on the west. The area was part of extreme southwestern Syria until 1967, when it came under Israeli military occupation, and in December 1981 Israel unilaterally annexed the part of the Golan it held.
- Q&A: Why is the Golan Heights so important? - The ConversationIsrael captured the Golan Heights for several reasons, but two in particular stand out: to expand its borders, and to create a buffer zone against Syria. There is still much debate and controversy ...
- Golan Heights - WikipediaThe Golan Heights, or simply the Golan, is a region in the Levant spanning about 1,800 km 2 (690 sq mi).
- A Brief History of the Golan Heights, Claimed by Israel and SyriaThe Six-Day War of June 1967 ended in decisive victories for Israel, which seized the Golan Heights from Syria. Syrian forces began a failed attempt to reclaim the territory in 1973. That war ...
- History & Overview of the Golan Heights - Jewish Virtual LibraryThe Golan’s dairy cattle produce approximately 60 million liters of milk per year. The are approximately 30 industrial enterprises on the Golan, mostly based in the Katzrin Industrial Zone. There is a substantial tourist infrastructure on the Golan, including the Mt. Hermon ski slopes, archaeological sites, hotels, restaurants, bed-and ...
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