The Golan (its official name is the Syrian occupied Golan) is Syrian territory, populated by Syrian Druzes. It has been occupied by Israel since 1967, after Tsahal defeated the Syrian army. It will be given back to Syria the day when a peace treaty is signed.
There's absolutely no reason to worry about traveling to either Israel, the Golan or the Palestinian territory these days. It's extremely safe. The Golan is gorgeous, you will definitely enjoy the landscape, the hikes and the wine.
Zedis--I know. He seems to think that saying it over and over makes it true. AND just because he feels it will be given away to Syria--I feel it won't--and since it has been annexed as part of Israel--again WON in a war that Israel didn't want!!
Hey CATW--are you equally supportive of Turkey getting the H*** out of Cyprus?
I've always thought catw is a "she" Seems to be a multihandle as well. At least on occasion. Maybe the SO posts on the weekend.
This of course is all travel related and should be discussed in detail. :)
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This is a travel forum, not a political one.
The Golan is Syrian territory and has been occupied by Israel since 1967, following the war with Syria. However the Golan is not in Israel.
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This is a travel forum, not a political one.
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So why did you hijack this thread with your politics in #5? Before that, there was no political statement whatsoever. Whether you are right or wrong is irrelevant. The point is that you are posting a political opinion which contributes absolutely nothing to answering OP's question.
Catw, I suggest you re-read your first post and then check you politics at the door. Afterall, this is a travel forum
This is a travel forum, not a political one.
The Golan is Syrian territory and has been occupied by Israel since 1967, following the war with Syria. However the Golan is not in Israel.
Catw, tell that to all the residents of Katzrin and every other kibbutz and moshav in the Golan Heights. Tell that to the Golan Heights Winery (highly recommended for wine tasting) and tell that to the thousands of tourists who seamlessly travel through Galilee and the Golan Heights on a regular basis.
Tourists will notice no border crossing when traveling from the Tel Dan Nature Reserve, for instance, to Banyas National Park and on to Mt Bental.