Any Reason to Avoid visiting the Golan Heights with a guide/driver?
May 2nd, 2008, 02:50 PM
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Any Reason to Avoid visiting the Golan Heights with a guide/driver?
Trying to finalize itinerary (8 full day) that now includes Jerus/Bethlehem, Tel Aviv/Jaffa, Tiberias, Haifa, Massada, Dead Sea, Caesaria. Should we go to the Golan Heights? Any security concerns? I realize things change but we have to base plans on what the situation is now.
May 2nd, 2008, 05:27 PM
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I just returned from Israel 4 days ago and had a great time in the Golan Heights. No concerns at all, as long as you stick to the well marked paths. Lots of security in the area, but we always felt safe and it is a beautiful place to visit.
May 2nd, 2008, 06:15 PM
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Definitely go! By the way there's even more action during winter...
http://www.skihermon.co.il/english-index.html
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May 4th, 2008, 12:34 PM
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The politics of the area are very interesting. Learning about why it was necessary for Israel to take over this area to stop the shelling and sniper attacks on it's farmers are additional reasons to visit the Golan aside from it's beauty.
May 6th, 2008, 05:53 AM
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"As a Britain living in South Africa," maybe you can explain what right your native country had to take 75% of historic Palestine and give it to a Saudi prince to establish the state of Trans-Jordan?
May 6th, 2008, 12:13 PM
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What has this got to do with the original question?
The breakup of the former Ottaman Empire was as I understand it a decision of the "Principal allied Powers".
In a similar decision the former German colony of South West Africa became a mandate of South Africa.
The Golan Heights became a part of Syria (also part of the Ottoman Empire) in 1923!
Nevertheless the current "owners" are in breach of international law.
The breakup of the former Ottaman Empire was as I understand it a decision of the "Principal allied Powers".
In a similar decision the former German colony of South West Africa became a mandate of South Africa.
The Golan Heights became a part of Syria (also part of the Ottoman Empire) in 1923!
Nevertheless the current "owners" are in breach of international law.
May 7th, 2008, 05:59 AM
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This is a travel message board 
I'll be happy to debate you on this issue. My e-mail: [email protected].
I'll be happy to debate you on this issue. My e-mail: [email protected].
May 7th, 2008, 07:20 AM
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Why would I want to debate with you, I have no interest in this subject other than my answer which is factual. You disagree that is your opinion and I suppose I could say you have every right to believe it, after all many people disagree with the theory of evolution.
May 7th, 2008, 10:10 AM
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Ok, then you have to be specific. What "international law" is Israel breaking?
Now, on a similar topic, do you believe that a country harassed and then attacked by its neighbor from certain territory is entitled to annex that territory following its victory? If your answer is no, then should the same theory apply to just Israel or other states as well (hint: France, Germany, Poland, Russia, etc.).
Now, on a similar topic, do you believe that a country harassed and then attacked by its neighbor from certain territory is entitled to annex that territory following its victory? If your answer is no, then should the same theory apply to just Israel or other states as well (hint: France, Germany, Poland, Russia, etc.).
May 7th, 2008, 11:31 AM
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May 7th, 2008, 12:27 PM
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I’d decided never to read an Israel/Palestine thread on a mostly American forum, but I think I should share a link.
http://www.palestinemonitor.org/spip/
http://www.palestinemonitor.org/spip/
May 7th, 2008, 12:31 PM
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Thanks for that, I had allready used it so I am sure it will make no difference. Eugene clearly has a peculiar idea of the history of the world, let alone modern times.
I must confess to not having any idea as to who Poland harrased but I know it was invaded by Germany and Russia. I do not recall France harrasing anybody in particular but they have been invaded by Germany as well what is this all supposed to mean?
Thanks for that, I had allready used it so I am sure it will make no difference. Eugene clearly has a peculiar idea of the history of the world, let alone modern times.
I must confess to not having any idea as to who Poland harrased but I know it was invaded by Germany and Russia. I do not recall France harrasing anybody in particular but they have been invaded by Germany as well what is this all supposed to mean?
May 7th, 2008, 01:27 PM
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I apologies for asking the initial question. It seems some people really get their jollies pontificating on a subject that has nothing to do with the question I asked. Further, I am going to try to contack Fodor's to see if this kind of gibberish can be blocked, but I doubt it.
When at the Golan Heights is there extensive walking? I have a weak knee and after 1/2 mile I need to rest before heading back.If we were to spend 1 night in Tiberias what else could we see other than Golan that really is a NOT to be MISSED??
Please let's get back to my question.
Thanks.
When at the Golan Heights is there extensive walking? I have a weak knee and after 1/2 mile I need to rest before heading back.If we were to spend 1 night in Tiberias what else could we see other than Golan that really is a NOT to be MISSED??
Please let's get back to my question.
Thanks.
May 7th, 2008, 01:28 PM
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Hmm, did you read the language of Resolution 242. It does call for withdrawal of Israel from "territories" - definitely not "all territories." This was not an omission on the drafters' part but a carefully drafted provision. That resolution also calls for peace - is that something Arab countries are willing to provide?
As to my understanding of history, look at Germany before and after WW1 and WW2? It sure lost lots of territory. Should Russia and Poland be returning land that they annexed following Germany's defeat?
As to my understanding of history, look at Germany before and after WW1 and WW2? It sure lost lots of territory. Should Russia and Poland be returning land that they annexed following Germany's defeat?
May 7th, 2008, 01:56 PM
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