Rockets struck in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
About Golan Heights
- Israel seized Golan Heights from Syria during Six-Day War (1967) and annexed it in 1981 (itβs not recognised internationally).
Key Geographical Features
- Itβs a rocky plateau in south-western Syria.
- Golan is bounded by Jordan River and Sea of Galilee (west); Mount Hermon (north), seasonal Wadi Al-RuqqΔd ( east), and YarmΕ«k River (south).
- Itβs a key source of water for an arid region.
- The land is fertile; volcanic soil is used to cultivate vineyards.
