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Israel Launches Armed Hiking Tours in Contested Golan Heights

4/11/2025

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Israel's Military Hiking

Israel is launching military-led hiking tours in the Golan Heights during Passover, inviting participants to venture 2.5 km into the contested territory alongside armed soldiers. This initiative seeks to assert Israel's presence in the region, all while tensions simmer and military operations continue, highlighting the complex dynamics of control and conflict.

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Israel's Military Hiking

Israel is launching military-led hiking tours in the Golan Heights during Passover, inviting participants to venture 2.5 km into the contested territory alongside armed soldiers. This initiative seeks to assert Israel's presence in the region, all while tensions simmer and military operations continue, highlighting the complex dynamics of control and conflict.

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