The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/new-front-golan-heights/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:19:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png new front Golan Heights | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/new-front-golan-heights/ 32 32 The quiet frontier? With minefields cleared, Golan Heights readies for construction boom https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-quiet-frontier-with-minefields-cleared-golan-heights-readies-for-construction-boom/ Sat, 09 May 2026 04:24:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3811641 Despite local volatility, residents brace for speedy growth and bolstered infrastructure as part of recently approved 5-year plan allocating NIS 1 billion to develop area by 2030

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]]> 6 Iranians among 9 dead in Israeli strike on Syria, monitor says https://www.timesofisrael.com/6-iranians-among-9-dead-in-israeli-strike-on-syria-monitor-says/ Thu, 25 Jul 2019 19:42:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2118864 Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says early Wednesday attack targeted pro-Iranian militias, military positions and intelligence facilities

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]]> Firing at Golan, Iran seeks new balance of deterrence with Israel; it may fail https://www.timesofisrael.com/by-firing-on-golan-iran-seeks-a-new-balance-of-deterrence-with-israel/ Mon, 21 Jan 2019 11:42:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2002735 Expansive IDF assault on Iranian installations reveals to all parties, and especially Tehran, that the Jewish state retains the upper hand on northern frontier and will use it

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]]> Moscow rejects notion of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan https://www.timesofisrael.com/moscow-rejects-notion-of-israeli-sovereignty-over-the-golan/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:27:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1939521 Two days after Netanyahu said Putin understands the territory's importance for Israel, Russian FM says any change of status would violate UN resolution

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]]> Russia said working to prevent Iran entrenchment near Israeli border https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-said-working-to-prevent-iran-entrenchment-near-israeli-border/ Thu, 12 Jul 2018 09:47:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1887895 Israel commits not to act against regime of Moscow ally Assad in exchange for freedom of action against Iran and maintaining demilitarized Golan buffer zone

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]]> With victory assured, why is Assad suddenly wary of Iran’s embrace? https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-victory-assured-why-is-assad-suddenly-wary-of-irans-embrace/ Tue, 28 Nov 2017 11:32:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1738638 Having fought and bled for the regime's survival, Tehran looks to cash in its support for a Mediterranean naval base, air bases and even uranium mining concessions

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]]> Netanyahu, Putin said to discuss southern Syrian buffer zone https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-putin-said-to-discuss-southern-syrian-buffer-zone/ Thu, 06 Jul 2017 19:05:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1653927 UK paper reports Israel urging Russia, US to ensure Hezbollah-free area up to 30 miles from Israeli border

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]]> Liberman says Israel ‘won’t allow’ new Iranian front on Golan Heights https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-says-israel-wont-allow-new-iranian-front-on-golan-heights/ Wed, 26 Apr 2017 18:51:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1607798 In Moscow, defense minister also says Jewish state will not tolerate attempts by Iran to transfer weapons to Hezbollah

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]]> UN condemns fighting by Syria and rebels on Golan https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-condemns-fighting-by-syria-and-rebels-on-golan/ Tue, 22 Dec 2015 19:16:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1307621 Unanimous Security Council resolution sponsored by US, Russia reveals fears of Syrian-Israeli escalation

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]]> White House said to rebuff Netanyahu over Golan recognition https://www.timesofisrael.com/white-house-said-to-rebuff-netanyahu-over-golan-recognition/ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 08:59:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1282490 Administration sources say the PM's suggestion could damage US efforts in Syria, didn't warrant reply from Obama

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]]> Recognize Israeli annexation of Golan, Netanyahu hints to Obama https://www.timesofisrael.com/recognize-israeli-annexation-of-golan-netanyahu-hints-to-obama/ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:35:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1281500 As Syrian war grinds on into fifth year, Israel believes it is time 'to think differently' about ownership of plateau

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]]> Iran’s Soleimani visits Syrian Golan as Tehran bolsters war effort https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-soleimani-visits-syrian-golan-as-tehran-bolsters-war-effort/ Thu, 15 Oct 2015 05:57:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1266973 Powerful head of Quds Force is in Syria to oversee new push against anti-Assad rebels, visits near border to boost troop morale after setbacks

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]]> IDF hits Syrian army posts after shells land on Golan https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-hits-syrian-army-posts-after-shells-land-on-golan/ Tue, 13 Oct 2015 09:55:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1265702&preview_id=1265702 3 mortar shells explode on Israeli Golan in apparent spillover from fighting within Syria; no injuries reported

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]]> Three Syrian mortar shells explode on Israeli Golan https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-syrian-mortar-shells-explode-on-israeli-golan/ Tue, 13 Oct 2015 06:29:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1265597 Army says fire is spillover from fighting within Syria; no injuries or damage reported

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]]> IDF posts footage of medics saving Syrian rebel in Golan https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-posts-footage-of-medics-saving-syrian-rebel-in-golan/ Sat, 09 May 2015 15:55:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1180069 Doctors surprised critically injured combatant made it across alive; Israel has treated some 1,600 Syrians since civil war began

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