The area known as ‘Golan Heights’ sometimes appears in the news in the

The area known as ‘Golan Heights’ sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to

Central Asia
Middle East
South-East Asia
Central Africa
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2015
The correct option is B. The area known as ‘Golan Heights’ is located in the Middle East and is a focal point of conflict in the region.
– The Golan Heights is a plateau region in the Levant.
– It is internationally recognized as Syrian territory under Israeli occupation. Israel captured most of the area from Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War and annexed it in 1981, a move not widely recognized internationally.
– The region is situated at the border of Israel, Syria, and Jordan.
The status of the Golan Heights is a major point of contention in the Arab–Israeli conflict. Its strategic importance lies in its elevation, providing military advantage, and access to water resources (primarily through the Sea of Galilee).