The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/syrian-fire-on-the-golan-heights/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:17:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Syrian fire on the Golan Heights | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/syrian-fire-on-the-golan-heights/ 32 32 ‘Maybe God put Druze in Israel to save the Druze there’: Minority fights for Syrian cousins https://www.timesofisrael.com/maybe-god-put-druze-in-israel-to-save-the-druze-there-minority-fights-for-syrian-cousins/ Wed, 14 May 2025 09:36:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3546239 For the 150,000-strong member Druze community, attacks against their brethren across the border cause concern and a commitment to strengthen their rights as Israeli citizens

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]]> Israeli strikes blast sites outside Damascus as border tensions grow https://www.timesofisrael.com/alleged-israeli-strikes-blast-sites-outside-damascus-as-border-tensions-grow/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:33:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3191244 IDF says it hit Syrian Army targets in response to rocket fire on Golan Heights; Syria says 'material losses' caused

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]]> IDF: 6 rockets fired from Syria at Golan Heights; military retaliates with strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-3-rockets-launched-from-syria-at-golan-heights-one-lands-in-israeli-territory/ Sat, 08 Apr 2023 20:25:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2992341 Three projectiles cross into Israeli territory in 2 separate barrages, causing no casualties or damage; residents told to open bomb shelters, stay near safe zones

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]]> By recognizing Golan, Trump seen ‘solving’ a problem that doesn’t exist https://www.timesofisrael.com/by-recognizing-golan-us-seen-solving-a-problem-that-doesnt-exist/ Fri, 22 Mar 2019 01:41:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2041707 The status quo on the plateau, in which Israel's control was neither recognized nor challenged, will likely be upended by president's move, and not in Israel's favor, experts warn

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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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]]> Hosting top Trump aide, PM asks US to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan https://www.timesofisrael.com/hosting-top-trump-aide-pm-asks-us-to-recognize-israeli-sovereignty-over-golan/ Sun, 06 Jan 2019 18:59:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1993303&preview=true&preview_id=1993303 Netanyahu plans to go to northern border Monday with National Security Adviser Bolton, who reassures Israel over Syria withdrawal

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]]> Islamic State said to capture body of downed Syrian pilot https://www.timesofisrael.com/islamic-state-said-to-capture-body-of-downed-syrian-pilot/ Tue, 24 Jul 2018 20:28:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1895756 Plane shot down by Israel after crossing border said to have crashed in small pocket of land held by terror group in southwest Syria

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]]> Israeli missiles strike near Damascus airport, Syrian state media claims https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-state-media-claims-israeli-missiles-strike-near-damascus-airport/ Tue, 26 Jun 2018 03:59:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1877827&preview=true&preview_id=1877827 Observer group says reported attack targeted Hezbollah arms depots; Assad forces 'failed to intercept the missiles'

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]]> Pro-Assad troops take over Golan UN post in demilitarized area on Israeli border https://www.timesofisrael.com/pro-assad-troops-take-over-golan-un-post-in-demilitarized-area/ Sun, 24 Jun 2018 19:15:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1876937 IDF hints it may act to remove soldiers by force, noting the new position marks a violation of the post-1973 separation of forces agreement

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]]> After missile barrage, some in Golan seek shelter as others find serenity https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-missile-barrage-some-in-golan-seek-shelter-as-others-find-serenity/ Fri, 11 May 2018 01:03:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1847879 Kibbutz residents say Thursday's cross-border exchange didn't rattle them, but in Druze villages a lack of bomb shelters leaves jitters over the next time missiles may fly

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]]> As border tensions rise, army urges Golan residents not to disrupt daily lives https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-border-tensions-rise-army-urges-golan-residents-not-to-disrupt-daily-lives/ Wed, 09 May 2018 06:50:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1846521 Amid fears of Iranian retaliation, border towns prepare bomb shelters but say schools and other activities operating normally

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]]> Israel strikes Syrian army position after mortar shell hits Golan https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-strikes-syrian-army-position-after-mortar-shell-hits-golan/ Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:45:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1835656 IDF targets Assad regime artillery cannon in response to apparent spillover fire that landed near the border earlier in the day

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]]> Assad regime places tanks, artillery in buffer zone with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/assad-regime-places-tanks-artillery-in-buffer-zone-with-israel-report/ Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:50:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1824251&preview=true&preview_id=1824251 Israel expected to complain to UN over Syrian army deployment in demilitarized area ahead of regime's planned assault on rebels, in violation of decades-old agreement

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]]> Contradicting Liberman, IDF says not clear who fired Syria rockets https://www.timesofisrael.com/contradicting-liberman-idf-says-not-clear-who-fired-syria-rockets/ Mon, 23 Oct 2017 19:32:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1716638&preview=true&preview_id=1716638 Defense minister's office clarifies earlier remark Hezbollah behind rockets, says assertion 'according to his own assessment and judgment'

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]]> Liberman: Rockets from Syria were launched by Hezbollah https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-rockets-from-syria-were-launched-by-hezbollah/ Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:21:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1716334 Defense minister calls on Russia 'to restrain' Lebanese terror group, says Israel holds Assad regime responsible for any fire from country

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