History GCSE

Golan Heights

What Golan Heights means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Golan Heights

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A heavily fortified territory captured by Israel in an offensive against Syria.

Pearson Edexcel · Option P5: Key topic 2: The escalating conflict, 1964–73 - 1 The Six Day War, 1967 (study guide)

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Option P5: Key topic 2: The escalating conflict, 1964–73 - 1 The Six Day War, 1967 (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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