... Syria during the six day war, in 1967 and annexed in 1981 contrary to a united nations security council resolution. While the Israeli government is willing to return the land for a peace settlement from Syria; they have never reached an accord and Israel remains in control of this strategic highlands. Israel also captured other territories the West Bank, the Gaza strip and the Jericho area which the two latter areas were transferred over to the Palestinian authority. East Jerusalem was also captured in 1967 and annexed but because of its religious significance as it houses the wailing wall of the old temple, Israel will not surrender it to Palestinian authority. Jerusalem is also the capital of the State of Israel. In addition to Jerusalem, other important cities include Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Haifa, Beersheba, and Netanya. The most important river in Israel is the Jordan. Other smaller rivers are the Yarkon, ...

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