Analysis With US on its side, Israel expects any imminent Iran attack to be 'measured' Diplomatic efforts are reportedly underway to contain any military escalation, clarifying limits to Iran to avoid all-out war. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Regional View IDF scrambles GPS systems in central Israel against potential Iranian reprisal The Israeli military is apparently behind disturbances to location-based applications in central Israel in an effort to thwart potential airstrikes from Iran and its proxy forces. Israel
Regional View Israel cuts red tape to expand construction in Golan Heights Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked signed a legal framework to speed development of new villages in the Golan Heights, with a goal of doubling the area's population. Israel
Environmentalists oppose Israeli plan to double Golan Heights population Nature protection groups are opposing the recent plan by the government to build more villages and add to the population on the Golan Heights. By Danny Zaken In Ma'ale HaHamisha, reporting on Israel
Druze singer from Golan won't rep Israel at Eurovision By Afif Abu Much In Baqa al-Gharbiyye, reporting on business and tech
Israel plans to double Golan Heights population By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Israel’s Bennett strives to increase Jewish population in Golan Heights By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Bennet outlines plan to settle more Israelis in Golan Heights By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
State Department says no change in US recognition of Israel's claim to Golan Heights By Al-Monitor Staff
Putin, Aoun discuss Syrian refugee crisis, regional issues President Putin and President Aoun hold wide-ranging talks, including about the return of refugees to Syria, and Lebanon indicates that despite its issues with Washington, strong US-Lebanese government ties are going to continue. By Marianna Belenkaya
Nasrallah seeks to capitalize on US shift on Golan The Trump administration's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights has given the advantage in Lebanon to Hezbollah, whose opposition to the move puts it in line with public opinion. By Makram Najmuddine
House Democrats skeptical of Trump’s Golan Heights shake up Republicans want to codify President Donald Trump’s recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights into law, but even the staunchest pro-Israel Democrats have reservations. By Bryant Harris In Washington, reporting on Congress
New heights of irresponsibility over the Golan President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu do not care that recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights could destroy all chances for peace between Israel and the Arab world. By Akiva Eldar
Trump's Golan Heights decision deepens rift with Turkey The list of disagreements between the United States and Turkey is growing with Washington's decision to recognize the Golan Heights as belonging to Israel. By Fehim Tastekin In Paris, reporting on Turkish politics
Russia weighs in on Trump’s Golan Heights decision The US decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights makes Moscow consider its own balance sheet on the issue. By Maxim A. Suchkov
Republicans push to lock in Trump’s shift on Golan Heights After President Donald Trump announced his intention to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, Republicans are pushing a bill that would make it permanent US policy. By Bryant Harris In Washington, reporting on Congress
How Trump's Golan decision will further frustrate Mideast peace process President Trump's tweet saying the United State should recognize Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights may help Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in April 9 elections, but may set back Trump's peace plan. By Laura Rozen
Netanyahu’s Golan statement ignores new Syria reality For Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu partnering with the far-right and proclaiming sovereignty over the Golan Heights is more important than aspiring to regional alliances with Muslim and Arab countries. By Akiva Eldar
Why US recognition of Golan Heights annexation would hurt Israel The US-backed campaign for recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights could become a real obstacle on the way to peace with Syria. By Yossi Beilin