Tag Archives: Golan Heights

Recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights would “send a strong message to U.S. friends and foes alike”

WALL STREET JOURNAL Standing With Israel on the Golan Heights by Jonathan Schanzer and Mark Dubowitz February 16, 2017 Benjamin Netanyahu has achieved his primary objective of resetting ties with the U.S. after eight years of tensions. True, the Israeli … Continue reading

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Way to go #France: “There are 200 territorial disputes in the world today, and France has singled out one of them—Israel’s with the Palestinians—for special treatment”

NEWSWEEK France Should be Ashamed of Labeling Products Made by Jews by Michael Oren November 30, 2016 To its credit, France is one of the first countries in Europe to ban economic boycotts of Israel. To its shame, France is … Continue reading

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“Sunday’s clash marked the first time Syria-based jihadists opened fire on Israeli soldiers on territory under Israeli control”

MILITARY.COM Israeli Forces Kill 4 ISIS-Linked Gunmen After Golan Attack by Agent France Presse November 27, 2016 Israeli forces killed four gunmen linked to the Islamic State group after they fired on soldiers Sunday, the military said, in the first … Continue reading

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“‘Capital of #GolanHeights’ holds many attractions for visitors, from an award-winning winery to a living-history museum and nature reserves”

ISRAEL 21c Katzrin beckons tourists to cool, green northern Israel by Abigail Klein Leichman October 23, 2016 This town [Katzrin] of 8,500 residents boasts clear air, green vistas fed by natural springs, fun activities and a rich history you can … Continue reading

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Hypocritical nations, Heal thyself

JEWISH PRESS Hypocrisy On The Golan Heights by Dr Rafael Medoff May 22, 2016 Fifteen countries illegally occupying other countries’ territories have denounced Israel for refusing to surrender the Golan Heights. It’s hard to know whether to laugh or cry … Continue reading

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United Nations is breathless and aghast that Israel plans to continue holding Golan Heights

REUTERS U.N. council voices alarm at Israeli statements on Golan Heights by Louis Charbonneau April 26, 2016 The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday unanimously voiced alarm over Israeli statements about the Golan Heights on Syria’s border with Israel, a … Continue reading

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US to Israel: Golan Heights annexation a violation of international law

HAARETZ U.S. Responds to Netanyahu: Golan Heights Are Not Part of Israel by Barak Ravid April 18, 2016 U.S. State Department spokesperson John Kirby stressed Monday night that the Obama administration does not consider the Golan Heights to be part … Continue reading

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The international consensus that the Golan belongs to Syria no longer fits the facts and the law

REAL CLEAR POLITICS Why Israeli Rule of Golan Is Lawful — and Wise by Peter Berkowitz February 19, 2016 In exercising its right of self-defense in the Six Day War, Israel seized from Syria the Golan Heights, a strategically important … Continue reading

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White House refuses to acknowledge receipt of Ambassador Dermer’s “Settlement” gifts

JEWISH PRESS Israeli Ambassador Sends Washington Bigwigs Settlements Gift Products by JNi.Media December 23, 2015 Israel’s ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer sent senior Washington officials a series of Christmas gifts with a message which the media described as … Continue reading

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#BDSFail: Berlin department store backtracks on pulling Israeli wine from shelves

JERUSALEM POST Berlin department store apologizes, restocks Israeli ‘settlement’ wines by Herb Keinon November 22, 2015 The German Department store KaDeWe, which on Saturday removed from its store wine produced in the Golan Heights, apologized for the move on Sunday … Continue reading

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