schoolchildren on Har Bental.

Golan Heights

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May 29th 2012
Woke up on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, and stepped out the door to partake in a humid, sweat-filled run along the bike path and roads north of Ein Gev. The air is so thick here, you could choke on it. Even the wind this morning just pushed the soupy mess past me. Still, it felt good after a day off, and this was shortly followed by the best cappucino from a machine that I've ever ... read more

Middle East » Israel » North District » Golan

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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