The water dimension of Golan Heights negotiations.(Arab-Israeli Affairs)

From: Middle East Policy | Date: May 1, 1997| Author: Hof, Frederic C. | Copyright information

Territorial disputes between the Israelis and Arabs concerning the Golan Heights region must consider water resources in the Syrian territory as well as the nearby waterways of Lake Tiberius and the Jordan River. Water has played a strong role in previous Israeli-Syrian disputes including boundary conflicts in the 1920s and the violence between 1949 and 1967. A compromise may be possible between the two parties if they can reach an understanding concerning security measures and Israeli withdr...

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