Majdal shams

Majdal Shams tennis court becomes symbol of hope one year after deadly Hezbollah attack

The Israel Tennis and Education Center (ITEC) family hosted a festive event on the grounds of the tennis court in order to celebrate its integration as an official branch of the organization.

|ByANOUK CARTER-DORF
Madal Shams children participating in a tennis activity led by ITEC during the event.
CHILDREN USE splashing paint to create art in July at the soccer field in Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights, where a Hezbollah rocket killed 12 Druze children and wounded 42.

Invisible war wounds: Taub Center says vital to strengthen support for Jewish, Arab youngsters

To alleviate the unique difficulties of the Arab population, the researchers recommended designing dedicated programs for financial assistance, psychological support, and equality in responses.

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
The scene at the soccer field where a rocket crashed in Majdal Shams, July 27, 2024.

Druze teens bring their story from Majdal Shams to Budapest through soccer

About 30 Druze teens from Majdal Shams, survivors of a Hezbollah rocket attack, will train and share their story in Hungary.

|ByIDAN KWELLER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG, Andy Ram and First Lady Michal Herzog at the Israel Tennis & Education Center in Kiryat Shmona this week.

President Herzog: Sport as beacon of hope in Kiryat Shmona

Meeting with 30 children from northern centers, including 10 from Majdal Shams, the Herzogs engaged in an open dialogue that touched on both challenges and hopes for the future.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Hezbollah denies rocket attack on Druze village, a twist in the conflict - editorial

In a shocking development, Hezbollah has denied responsibility for a devastating rocket attack on Majdal Shams, a Druze village in the Golan Height, raising questions about Hezbollah's motives.

JULY 28, 2024ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Scene of rocket-strike on Majdal Shams by Hezbollah

International leaders condemn 'abhorrent' missile attack on Israeli Druze village

"The Middle East is on the brink; the world and the region cannot afford another open conflict," UN envoy for peace stated.

JULY 27, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
Israeli soldiers evacuate wounded civilians via a military helicopter near the site of a Hezbollah drone attack in the druze village of Majdal Shams, July 27, 2024.

A trip to the Hermon to enjoy Israel’s skiing

With snow accumulating on Mount Hermon this winter, Israelis take advantage of the skiing and winter activities available.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Skiing on the Hermon.

Hundreds attend funeral of Sheikh Halabi against health guidelines

Body stolen from Safed hospital by community activists

OCTOBER 31, 2020ByIDAN ZONSHINE, TOBIAS SIEGAL, MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Druze-Israelis protest the Nation-State Law

Druze town to receive new neighborhood due to housing crisis

"The planning was done with special care for the needs of the Druze community in the Golan Heights and while addressing the housing shortage."

JANUARY 24, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Members of the Druze community holds Syrian and Druze flags as they sit facing Syria, during a rally marking the anniversary of Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights in the Druze village of Majdal Shams. February 14, 2019.

Unknown sources fire on Israeli drone patrolling the Syrian border

No damage was done to the drone, but bullets and traces of damage were found in the Druse town of Majdal Shams.

FEBRUARY 8, 2018ByMOSHE COHEN - MAARIV HASHAVUA
An old IDF tank barrel from the Yom Kippur War looks out over the Syrian side of the Golan from a hilltop a few hundred meters from the border

Netanyahu to Druse leaders: Israel will remain out of regional anarchy

Both Netenyahu and the Druse leaders reaffirmed their commitment to prevent anyone from interfering with IDF soldiers carrying out their missions.

JUNE 24, 2015ByHERB KEINON, ARIEL BEN SOLOMON, BEN HARTMAN, YAAKOV LAPPIN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu