Quneitra Governorate
Governorate in Syria
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| December 2024 | After the fall of the Assad regime, Israel occupied the rest of the Golan Heights as a 'temporary defensive position', including two additional Syrian villages, Jamlah and Maaraba. |
| July 27 2024 |
Majdal Shams
A rocket attack on a soccer field in Majdal Shams resulted in the tragic deaths of 12 children and teenagers. The attack was attributed to Hezbollah by Israel, the US, and weapon analysts. In response, the Jewish Agency, JFED of North America, and Keren Hayesod donated 600,000 NIS to the town.
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| March 2024 |
Majdal Shams
Abu Saleh was re-elected as the local council leader, winning 58% of the vote and securing 6 seats for his party.
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| 2023 |
Ghajar
During the Israel-Hamas war, Ghajar village residents collectively refused to evacuate despite IDF orders when Hezbollah targeted northern Israeli border communities.
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| 2022 |
Ghajar
Local officials reported that Ghajar was receiving approximately 4,000 visitors per day, indicating a significant development in local tourism.
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| 2022 |
Banias
Israeli Antiquities Authority discovered a trove of 44 pure gold coins from the early 7th Century CE. Coins were minted by Byzantine-Roman Emperors Phocas (602-610 CE) and Heraclius (610-641 CE), with the latest coins dating to the period of the Arab conquest of the Levant.
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| 2022 |
Ein Qiniyye
Ein Qiniyye established a sister city relationship with Great Neck, New York in the United States.
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| September 2022 |
Ghajar
Israel Defense Forces checkpoint at the entrance to Ghajar was removed after the Local Council constructed a border fence separating the village from Lebanon.
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| 2021 |
Ghajar
The village of Ghajar began organizing local tours and home hospitality, focusing on attracting small groups of visitors.
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| 2021 |
Buq'ata
98.9% of students in Buq'ata matriculated, ranking 2nd best in the country, though only 1.1% achieved the maximum level in mathematics and English studies, ranking 9th worst in the country.
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| 2020 |
Banias
An altar with a Greek inscription was discovered in the walls of a 7th-century church. The inscription records the altar was dedicated by Atheneon, son of Sosipatros from Antioch, to the god Pan Heliopolitanos.
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| 2018 |
Majdal Shams
The number of Druze from Majdal Shams who took Israeli citizenship increased to over 20%, a significant rise attributed to the ongoing Syrian Civil War.
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| 2018 |
Majdal Shams
Abu Sallach was elected as mayor with 96% of the vote in local elections, with his local party winning all council seats. Many residents chose not to participate in these elections.
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| July 2018 | The Syrian government regained full control over the eastern Golan Heights. |
| 2017 |
Majdal Shams
Significant social changes were reported in Majdal Shams, including rising marriage ages, increased divorce rates to 15%, improved women's status, and visible modern cultural influences like tattoos, pubs, and changing social norms.
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| 2011 | The Syrian civil war began, leading to split control of the Syrian-administered part of the Golan Heights between the state government and Syrian opposition forces. |
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