Deciding where to go next

Frolicking at the border - entry 5

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November 5th 2009
A wise guy (aka Gai Elkin) once told me, "Israel is a small country surrounded by enemies." This was glaringly visible on our trip to the Quneitra Tatzpit, or lookout point. It was a steady feature throughout the trip to stop for tatzpit moments, overlooking cities, religious sites, valleys, wadis, and various other geopolitical and natural vistas. At the edge of the Golan heights, we enjoye ... read more

Middle East » Israel

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Following World War II, the British withdrew from their mandate of Palestine, and the UN partitioned the area into Arab and Jewish states, an arrangement rejected by the Arabs. Subsequently, the Israelis defeated the Arabs in a series of wars without... ... read more