Israel Shells Syria in "Warning"

[angelatc]

Yes. Syria fired on Israel First.

The Golan Heights doesn't belong to Israel.

[asurfaholic]

Whats in golan heights that syria would want to hit?

[COpatriot]

They didn't fire on Israel they fired on the Golan Heights which is Syrian territory.

Good point. Syria has wanted their land back ever since the Israelis stole it, but they've always tried to get it back through negotiations since the '73 war.

[marc1888]

I was just headed out to the internet to look that up. I'm not a big Israel wonk, but IIRC the Golan Heights is recognized as Syrian territory by everybody except Israel, isn't it?

Israel recognises it as Syrian territory but refuses to hand it back. Strategically its vital but it also provides 1/3 of Israel's water which is the most important thing in that region that all the players ignore publicly.

[Texan4Life]

you guys might find this interesting:

Greatest tank battles: Golan Heights (netflix also has it)

part 1 of 6


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5DC6fBPJBo

[Texan4Life]

part 2 of 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quDyUlwpal8

part 3 of 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oql_K_cOs7U

part 4 of 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3vJSgyXa-0

Part 5 of 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOrPdaahEoM

part 6 of 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7ACtypHLFE

[Brian4Liberty]

Whats in golan heights that syria would want to hit?

A ski resort and a winery.

Mount Hermon

As Israel's only ski resort, Mount Hermon can get pretty crowded during high season. Located in the Golan Heights bordering Syria, this 6,000-foot mountain boasts 28 miles of ski trails, from bunny slopes to two Olympic-standard ski runs, as well as a ski school and glass-enclosed restaurant. While you're in the area, tour the Golan Heights Winery in the town of Katzrin and sample its award-winning labels, Yarden, Gamla, and Golan. The winery is owned by eight kibbutzim and moshavim (collective farms) whose vineyards stretch from the foot of Mount Hermon to the Sea of Galilee.

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08...m/source/2.htm