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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 617

Golan

A man unloads construction materials in front of a damaged building in Metula, November 27, 2024. (David Cohen FLASH90)
December 22, 2024, 10:38 pm
NIS 12 billion over 5 years: Israel’s plan for rebuilding the north comes into focus
While Minister Ze’ev Elkin claims, ‘We’ll build even bigger in the future,’ head of the Northern Contractors Organization counters: ‘There are simply not enough workers available’
By Zev Stub
Druze women mourn by a coffin during a funeral of a child killed in a rocket strike from Lebanon a day earlier, that Israeli authorities said killed 12 people including children in the Druze town of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights, on July 28, 2024. (Photo by Menahem Kahana / AFP)
July 28, 2024, 6:12 pm
Anger and grief mix as Majdal Shams buries 10 children killed in rocket strike
‘Lebanon should burn for this,’ says one resident amid calls in Druze town for IDF to strike back hard against Hezbollah, and for Israel to do more to protect northern residents
By Canaan Lidor
Right-wing demonstrators protest against the Israeli government's planned judicial overhaul, in Jerusalem, on March 11, 2023. The placard reads: 'The imperative of the hour: Unity!' (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 14, 2023, 6:00 am
At rallies against government, a right-wing anti-overhaul movement takes shape
Some 12,000 people have attended three demonstrations so far by conservatives keen on compromise, organizers say
By Canaan Lidor
People walk in the rain on Jaffa street in Jerusalem, December 9, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 9, 2021, 6:16 pm
After cold, rainy spell, temperatures in Israel to rise slightly over weekend
Overnight rainfall causes minor flooding, as strong winds injure two; snow falls on Mount Hermon ski resort; no storms expected in coming days
By ToI Staff
The oversized, lit-up dreidels placed in Jaffa for Hanukkah 2020 (Tomer Neuberg/Flash 90)
December 10, 2020, 8:39 am
One for each night: Ideas to celebrate Hanukkah even as the coronavirus lurks
Pandemic-friendly activities to mark the eight-day festival of lights include daytime strolls, nighttime lights, crafts and of course — digital entertainment
By Jessica Steinberg
Children from the religious community of Hispin in the Golan volunteering at the excavation, pointing to the engraved figures dating to circa 11th century BCE, at a fort which could be the earliest evidence of the biblical 'Geshurites.' (Yaniv Berman, Israel Antiquities Authority)
November 11, 2020, 3:11 pm
King David-era fort found in Golan, may be 1st evidence of Bible’s ‘Geshurites’
Stunning stone etching of two horned individuals at prayer found at mouth of rare circa-11th century citadel in Israel’s north; could predate famous Geshur site, Tel Bethsaida
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
An illustration depicting the dolmen wall murals in the Yehudiya Nature Reserve. (Illustration: Hagit Tahan/ Israel Antiquities Authority. Photo: Yaniv Berman/ Israel Antiquities Authority)
July 8, 2020, 3:55 pm
Unprecedented 4,200-year-old rock art etching of animal herd found in Golan tomb
Article in Asian Archaeology reveals forms of ancient art found in Israel’s Bronze Age burial chambers — from unique herd of horned animals to what may be a first smiley face
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Remains of a 3rd century CE mosaic from a synagogue found in the ancient town of Majdulia, in the Golan. (courtesy)
December 2, 2019, 3:54 pm
Rare 3rd century Golan synagogue mosaics show shift in Jewish life post-Temple
Colorful decorations in Roman-era synagogue record transition from study hall to public ‘mini-Temple’ prayer hall
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
An Israeli military position, right, is seen on the top of Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights, where the borders between Israel, Syria and Lebanon meet. April 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
June 1, 2019, 9:09 pm
IDF: 2 projectiles fired at Mt. Hermon from Syria; no injuries reported
Military says it is still investigating launches, which come days after Syrian air defense battery fired at Israeli jet
By Judah Ari Gross
An Israeli F-16. (Hagar Amibar/Israeli Air Force)
May 27, 2019, 10:12 pm
IDF says it bombed Syrian anti-aircraft battery that fired at Israeli jet
Syria claims Israeli retaliatory strike hit a military position in Quneitra region on Syrian Golan Heights, killing two soldiers
By Judah Ari Gross
An Israeli military position is seen on a hill over Kfar Chouba, southeast Lebanon. April 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
April 12, 2019, 1:52 am
Trump’s Golan move irks Lebanese who lay claim to land held by Israel
Residents near border still hope to win Shebaa Farms from Israel, though some politicians say claims are an excuse for Hezbollah to retain weapons
By Bassam Mroue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham, right, and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman visit the border between Israel and Syria at the Golan Heights, Monday, March 11, 2019. (Ronen Zvulun/Pool via AP)
March 22, 2019, 3:41 am
By recognizing Golan, Trump seen ‘solving’ a problem that doesn’t exist
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
By Raphael Ahren
A smoke trail of a Patriot missile that intercepted a Syrian drone that entered Israeli airspace from Syria, as seen over the northern Israeli city of Safed on July 13, 2018. (David Cohen/Flash90)
July 13, 2018, 3:22 pm
Israel shoots down Syrian drone flying over demilitarized zone
In second incident in week, IDF fires Patriot missile at UAV it says was operating in violation of 1974 ceasefire agreement
By Judah Ari Gross
A Syrian military position that was attacked by the Israeli Air Force on July 12, 2018, in response to a Syrian military drone that infiltrated into Israeli territory the day before. (Screen capture: Israel Defense Forces)
July 12, 2018, 1:09 am
IAF strikes Syrian army posts near border in response to drone infiltration
Israeli military confirms attacks on three targets after Syrian UAV is downed over the Sea of Galilee
By ToI Staff, AFP and Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative image (iStock)
November 26, 2017, 8:30 am
Wrong number: Are Israel’s phone companies systematically overcharging?
Consumer groups report endless complaints from Israelis who say they are mischarged, lied to, pushed into debt, and even stopped at the airport for fees they never agreed to
By Simona Weinglass
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