International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR)   Year: 2024 | Volume: 8 | Issue: 3 | Page No.: 1-6 Beyond Diplomacy In Middle East: The Case Of Israel, Syrian Conflict In Golan Heights Download PDF Amon Rimamtanung Stephen, david Francis, yakubu Enganya Abstract: For more than four decades, the Syrian and Israeli governments have been in prolonged dispute over the territorial status of the Golan Heights, a rocky plateau located in western Syria. This issue has been largely overlooked in current discussions surrounding the Israeli-Arab conflict. Originally part of Syria, the Golan Heights came under Israel military occupation following the conclusion of the Six-Day War in 1967, leading to the displacement of most Syrian Arab residents from the area. The territory's favorable climate for agriculture, strategic location and abundant natural resources have made it highly valuable for both nations. This essay aims to explore the impact of this conflict on Israeli-Syrian diplomatic relations, including economic, political, and cultural boycotts, as well as the refusal of Syria's international allies to recognize Israel's sovereign right to exist as a nation.