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| Golan Heights Occupied by Israel in 1967 and formally annexed in 1981, the Golan Heights is claimed by Syria. The annexation is not recognized by the United Nations. A small area of land centred on Quneitra was transferred back to Syria in 1974. This deserted town, kept in its ruined state as monument to the war (or as propaganda depending on your perspective) can be visited with permission from the Ministry of Interior (open 8am-2pm, Sunday-Thursday, authorisation requires your passport and takes around 30mins). |