Source: DD News
Context: The Israeli government recently announced plans to double its population in the Golan Heights, a region it occupied during the 1967 Six-Day War.
About Golan Heights:
- Location: The Golan Heights is a hilly region overlooking the upper Jordan River Valley in the west.
- Neighbours: It shares borders with Israel to the west, Syria to the east, and Jordan to the south.
- Geographic Features:
- Enclosed by the Jordan River, Sea of Galilee, Mount Hermon, Wadi Al-Ruqqād, and Yarmūk River.
- Covers a total area of 1,150 sq. km and features fertile soil and key water resources.
- History:
- Captured by Israel from Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War and annexed in 1981, an act not internationally recognized.
- In 2019, the U.S, recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
- Significance of the Region:
- Strategic Security: Serves as a buffer zone between Israel and Syria.
- Water Resources: Includes critical aquifers and supplies to the Jordan River and Sea of Galilee.
- Agricultural Importance: Fertile soil supports vineyards, orchards, and grazing lands.
- Tourism and Settlements: Home to Israeli settlements and the Druze community, contributing to local economies.
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