Israel says it will let Syrian Druze workers cross into Golan Heights
The Golan Heights is home to 24,000 Druze, an Arab minority who practice an offshoot of Islam and also live in Israel, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.
Druze Delegation Visits Golan Heights Amid Israeli Support
A delegation from Syria's Druze community will visit the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, reflecting Israeli support for this minority group. The Druze, present in several Middle Eastern countries, often serve in Israel's military and police.
Between govt and Israel, Syria's Druze seek place in changing nation
Syria's Druze minority has a long history of cutting their own path to survive among the country's powerhouses. They are now trying again to navigate a new, uncertain Syria since the fall of longtime autocrat Bashar Assad.
Israeli Policy Eases Borders for Syrian Druze Workers in Golan Region
Israel’s Defense Ministry announced on Sunday that it will permit Syrian Druze workers to enter the disputed Golan Heights territory from Syria, although no timeline has been provided for when permits will start being issued.
Israel to 'soon' allow Syrian druze to work in Golan, Defense Minister says
Israel is preparing to "soon" allow Syrian Druze to work in the Golan Heights, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday."We will soon allow Druze workers from Syria to work in the Golan Heights communities in Israel,
Katz confirms Israel will permit Syrian Druze to work in Golan Heights
The Syrian Druze were a minority in the Assad era who mostly kept to themselves, with some past positive history with Israel.
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Official US maps now show Golan Heights as part of Israel
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Official U.S. maps now include the Golan Heights as part of Israel. Jason Greenblatt, the top White House Middle East peace negotiator, posted a map Tuesday on his Twitter ...
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Reporting from the Golan Heights, on the day Assad was overthrown
Frantzman reports from Israel's border with Syria in the Golan Heights. (Credit ... Israel from Syria is restricted by two lines on a map – the Bravo line, where the Syrian regime once held ...
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Golan Heights: Uruguayan peacekeepers near line of fire
Uruguay's Army Sunday reported that its peacekeeping troops in the Golan Heights were in good shape after missile attacks were recorded Saturday in the area they are patrolling. However ...
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The Golan Heights, explained
(JTA) — President Donald Trump tweeted that the United States should recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights. “After 52 years it is time for the United States to fully ...