Golan Heights

Clashes reported in southern Syria’s Dara’a countryside and Tafas - analysis

Recent fighting in southern Syria spells misfortune for locals and possibly increased tensions with Syria's neighbors.

Netanyahu halts turbine construction in Golan Heights amid Druze protest

Amidst mounting tensions and clashes, widespread protests by the Druze community against the turbine construction have compelled Prime Minister Netanyahu to postpone the project.

A power-generating windmill turbine is pictured during sunset at a renewable energy park in Ecoust-S

Hundreds of Druze protest against gov't on turbine construction in Golan Heights

Druze community spiritual leader, Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, presented a list of demands of the Druze community to Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Ben-Gvir orders Golan turbine work to resume despite Druze riots

Ben-Gvir stated that the construction of wind turbines will pause during the feast of Eid al-Adha, but will continue before and after.

Tour Israel: 5 spots to pick cherries and berries in the Golan Heights

Israel’s picking season for these fruits is relatively short, so make sure you don’t miss out on this fun activity.

By MEITAL SHARABI
17/06/2023

Genesis Wind commissions first turbine, aims to operate by September

Enlight started the renewable energy market by installing solar panels on several kibbutzim and moshavim throughout Israel.

Tour Israel: Refreshing time in the Golan Heights

This is one of the greatest areas in Israel to vacation, and there is no shortage of places to stay, restaurants to eat at, and trails to hike.

By MEITAL SHARABI
10/06/2023

Eight injured in car crashes across Israel on Friday

Two injured in Tel Aviv minutes before four were injured in a Golan Heights car crash • Motorcyclist falls off cliff in West Bank

Israeli jackals in Golan Heights show signs of domestication, study finds

Jackals may be in the process of domestication after long-term exposure to humans in the Golan Heights.

Demonstrators protest IDF's plan to destroy heritage site in Golan Heights

According to plans by the Defense Ministry and the IDF, a training facility will be built in the area instead.

By ELI ASHKENAZI/WALLA!
19/05/2023
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