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Mike Pompeo said exports from the Jewish settlements could now be labelled as 'Made in Israel'

Pompeo in controversial West Bank, Golan Heights visit

World • 19 Nov 20

Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled the sign after the new community was approved in principle

Israel launches 'Trump Heights' in frontier zone

World • 17 Jun 19

The troops had been due to arrive in Dublin on Thursday but their return, from Syria via Beirut, was delayed until today

Troops arrive home after deployment to Golan Heights

Ireland • 07 Apr 19

The Irish troops are part of the UNDOF mission in the Golan Heights

Irish troops to return from Golan Heights on Sunday

Ireland • 04 Apr 19

The troops are part of the UNDOF mission in the Golan Heights

Troops' return from Golan delayed amid clearance issues

World • 03 Apr 19

Israel seized from the Golan Heights from Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War

Syria requests UN meeting on US move on Golan Heights

World • 27 Mar 19

Donald Trump signed the order during visit by Benjamin Netanyahu

Five Gulf states reject US decision on Golan Heights

World • 26 Mar 19

Donald Trump signed the document at the start of a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu

US officially recognises Israeli sovereignty over Golan

World • 26 Mar 19

UN personnel survey the Israel-Syria border

Syria condemns Trump over Golan Heights stance

World • 22 Mar 19

Part of the border crossing between Syria and Israeli-annexed Golan Heights

What is the significance of the Golan Heights?

World • 22 Mar 19

Donald Trump: "After 52 years it is time to fully recognize" Israel in the Golan Heights

Trump: US must recognise Israeli sovereignty over Golan

US • 22 Mar 19

Corporal Dave Sweeney and his son Daíre at Dublin Airport

Wait finally over as Irish troops return from UN duties

Ireland • 16 Oct 18

File image of an Israeli Merkava tank on the border between Israel and Syria

Israeli military shoots down Syrian fighter jet

World • 24 Jul 18

Syrian refugees hold white flags as they try to cross the border

Israel warns Syrians approaching Golan frontier

World • 17 Jul 18

"Iran has crossed a red line. Our reaction was a consequence," Mr Netanyahu said

Netanyahu says Iran 'crossed red line' with rocket fire

World • 10 May 18

Enda Kenny meeting with Irish troops at Observer Point 51 in the Golan Heights

Taoiseach visiting Irish troops in Golan Heights

News • 22 Dec 15

UN troops are seen near the Israel-Syrian border in Quneitra

Syria shelling injures two UN peacekeepers

News • 04 May 15

The returning troops were greeted by family and friends

Irish troops return home from Golan Heights

News • 08 Apr 15

The UN operation in the Golan Heights was reviewed after recent violence in the area

Irish troops moved from base on Golan Heights

News • 15 Sep 14

Members of the UNDOF arrive at the UN base next to the Quneitra crossing in Golan, ahead of the release of the Fijian peacekeepers

45 UN peacekeepers released in Golan Heights

News • 11 Sep 14

130 members of the Defence Forces are serving in the Golan Heights

Coveney: Golan Heights UN mission must change

News • 04 Sep 14

Irish troops on an operation on the Golan Heights at the weekend

New troops set for Golan Heights this month

News • 02 Sep 14

Irish troops with the UN mission on the Golan Heights on patrol near the Syrian border

Golan mandate no longer matches reality - Coveney

News • 01 Sep 14

UN officials in the Golan Heights are continuing efforts to negotiate the release of 44 Fijian soldiers

Calls for Irish troops to stay on in Syria

News • 31 Aug 14

Syrian armed fighters stormed a Golan Heights crossing on Wednesday

Irish soldiers in Golan Heights safe

News • 30 Aug 14

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