Neot Golan Explained

Neot Golan
Meaning:Abodes of the Golan
Founded:1968
Stdheb:Ne'ot Golan
Region:Golan Heights
Country:Syria (occupied by Israel)
District:north
Council:Golan
Affiliation:HaOved HaTzioni
Pushpin Map:Israel Golan#Syria Golan
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Coordinates:32.7875°N 35.6936°W

Neot Golan (Hebrew: נְאוֹת גּוֹלָן) is an Israeli settlement and moshav, in the southern Golan Heights, under the administration of Israel. It falls under the jurisdiction of Golan Regional Council, and had a population of in .

The international community considers Israeli settlements in the Golan Heights illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[1]

History

The moshav was built in 1968, when Golan area was a part of the Israeli Military Governorate.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: The Geneva Convention. BBC. 10 December 2009.