So, why the fuss about this small piece of land?
From the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Golan Heights are strategically important for several reasons:
(a) Israeli presence in the Golan Heights provides a defensible border against invasion by land;
(b) All of northern Israel is within range of direct artillery fire from the Golan Heights;
(c) The Heights control the main water sources of the State of Israel.
Here is a visual indication of the strategic importance, detailing just how high above ground the Golan Heights are:
 |
For a brief account of the collapse of the Israeli Syrian peace deal, view this entry: The Syrian Track
You are a sick man.
Posted by: your conscience | November 28, 2004 at 04:12
Shame, facts hurt so much hey?
Maybe I should lie and say that they Golan Heights are not important?
Posted by: Steve | November 28, 2004 at 11:28