Tag: Golan Heights

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss the recent victory of IDF Reserve Major-General Yair Golan in the Labor leadership primary, pondering if his leadership could return the party to its Rabin-era glory.
The article describes the experience of a reporter visiting Israel's northern war zone, facing dangers posed by Hezbollah attacks.
The cancellation of Israel's ski season at Mount Hermon due to ongoing security threats has had a ripple effect of economic hardship in the north.
In Episode 5 of the Israel Update, Mike visits Israel and highlights a strong sense of unity and common fate among Israelis, particularly among those in active military service.
In this discussion, the question of whether Israel is an occupier of Palestinian land is explored.
The article discusses the consequences of a Hamas attack on Israel and its impact on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The article discusses the growing divide between the stated foreign policies of the United States and the policies being implemented on the ground, particularly in the Middle East.
Small protests have been taking place across Israel every Saturday, far from the public eye, at remote highway intersections.
David Friedman, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, discusses his experiences during his tenure in a new memoir.
Former U.S. ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, reflects on his time in the Trump administration and his new memoir in a podcast with Mosaic editor Jonathan Silver.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss three key topics including the legacy of Yoram Taharlev, the significance of the Golan Heights under Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's leadership, and Yair Lapid and Yesh Atid party's ten-year milestone in Israeli politics.
In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss three important topics.
In this opinion piece, the author argues that Henry Kissinger, despite being unpopular among some supporters of Israel, was actually a skilled statesman whose diplomatic strategy helped ensure the survival and well-being of Israel.
The article discusses the recent events in the Middle East, focusing on the attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities and the subsequent implications for Israel.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas recently refused to meet with a Republican congressional delegation, shortly after meeting with a Democratic group during their visit to Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to rename a tiny settlement in the Golan Heights after President Donald Trump, in appreciation of Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the territory, has sparked mixed reactions among residents.
In 1973, on Yom Kippur, Col. Avigdor Ben-Gal observed a massive Syrian military buildup on the Golan Heights, alerting Israeli leadership to the imminent threat.
President Trump addressed the Republican Jewish Coalition, seemingly mistaking them for Israelis, and referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "your prime minister," which some saw as implying dual loyalty, a sensitive anti-Semitic trope.
In the Crossing Lines Edition, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss significant topics including U.S. President Trump recognizing the Golan Heights as part of Israel, Bernie Sanders’ criticism of conditions in Palestine, and the potential influence of a feminist, social-democratic party in upcoming elections.
In this episode of "The Crossing Lines Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss significant topics such as US President Trump recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, Bernie Sanders criticizing conditions in Palestine, and a potentially influential feminist, social-democratic party emerging in upcoming elections.
AJC Passport features exclusive conversations with Ambassador Daniel Shapiro and UN Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov from AJC Global Forum in Israel.
In the discussion on Haaretz's podcast, the hosts delve into three main topics - the use of flaming kites by Palestinians causing significant damage in Israel and the debate over labeling them as "terror kites", a controversial musical featuring Mizrahi singer Eyal Golan accused of inappropriate behavior, and the need for secular politics in Israel's local elections.
In a discussion led by Haaretz's International Director Charlotte Halle, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman, three significant topics were covered along with a heartwarming anecdote from Israel.
Renowned hockey broadcaster Stan Fischler, known as The Hockey Maven, is retiring at 86 after a long career covering the New York Islanders, Rangers, and New Jersey Devils.
Covenant Winery, led by Jeff and Jodie Morgan in California, expanded to produce kosher wine in Israel's Golan Heights and Galilee.