Golan Heights

The Golan Heights, known to Syria as the Syrian Heights, are a plateau on the border of Israel, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria. After capturing the area during the Six-Day War, Israel applied its "laws, jurisdiction and administration" to it in 1981 http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Peace+Process/Guide+to+the+Peace+Process/Golan+Heights+Law.htm. Syria claims the heights as part of the governorate of Al Qunaytirah, and the international community considers the area to be under Israeli military occupation, although this is disputed by Israel. (See Current Status below).

Related Topics:
Israel - Lebanon - Jordan - Syria - Six-Day War - Al Qunaytirah - Military occupation

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