Facebook finally allows Golan residents to live in Israel
Residents of Golan Heights were previously only given the option of writing 'Syria' in personal info.
By Haaretz Service Tags: Israel facebook Golan Heights Syria Israel newsMedia monitoring Web site Honest Reporting has claimed it managed to force popular social network Facebook to change its personal information settings to allow Golan Heights residents to register themselves as living in Israel.
The Web site wrote that it had launched a Facebook group after learning that "although the Golan falls under Israeli law, residents of the region wishing to write 'Israel' in the Hometown section of their profiles were not given the option."
Instead, Honest Reporting said, residents of "Golan towns such as Qazrin, Ramat Magshimim, Geshur, Mevo Hama, and Had Nes were only given the option of writing 'Syria' in their Hometown section."
The site stated that it was "not for Facebook to decide the national origin of Golan residents."
As a result of the group's Facebook campaigning, over 2,500 members joined the group, titled "Facebook, Golan Residents Live in Israel, not Syria," ultimately leading to what Honest Reporting considered as the successful end to their efforts with the addition of the 'Israel' option.
However, the Web site added, "just as with the West Bank, Golan residents still cannot choose to have the word Israel appear in the Hometown line."
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Related to the same topic, the following article was mentioned the other day on a website: أبقت سورية على آثار الدمار الذي خلفته الآلة العسكرية الإسرائيلية في مدينة القنيطرة قبل انسحابها منها عام 1973 لتكون "شاهدا على الوحشية الإسرائيلية". Meaning that Syria deliberately left the signs of destructions which Israel left in Quneitra(part of Golan) before its withdrawl in 73 as an exhibition of Israeli "barbarism"!!! 1- First of all, lets not forget that it was Syria who first attacked Israel, not the opposite. I wonder what arabs would have done to Israeli territories if the event was reversed! It would be very naive if syria expected Israel to say thank you in return! 2- lets remind ourselves that throughout history, Barbarism was and is more common among arab societies. This will manifest itself in the unfortunate event of ever getting into Tel Aviv!
The site stated that it was "not for Facebook to decide the national origin of Golan residents." Neither is it for facebook to stir up emotions when logic is what should apply in this case.
The site stated that it was "not for Facebook to decide the national origin of Golan residents." Neither is it for facebook to stir up emotions when logic is what should apply in this case.
Thqe borders between Syria, and Israel intially were just an accident of the colonial powers, England and France, when they were dividing up the Ottoman Empire. From '48-'67 when Syria was in possesion of the Golan, they used it as a base to attack Israel, over and over again. Since thats the obvious reason that Syria wants it, Israel, for that same obvious reason, can never give it back.
Only this time it suits to refer to "Israel" for nationality
not leaving out territories illegally occupied by the brits like the Falklands, Wales, Scotland, N Ireland and so on!
Sydney residents are temporarily residents of Australia till the Aborigines get their lands back and decide otherwise
but palestinians can't select palestine as an option. Oh I forgot, the universe revolves around Israel, my mistake.
Israeli. Israelis' Presence in the Golan is solely as occupiers. But the major shsreholder of Facebook, Mr. Zuckerman happens to be a Hardcore Zionist!
Jerusalem residents also should be given the choice on facebook of writing Jerusalem, Israel or Jerusalem, Palestine!
"only a fool would pretend that saying it is in Syria makes any difference" And likewise only a fool would pretend that the facebook move does add anything to legalize the annexation ...
The fact of the matter is that Golan is in Israel. Some people would like to change that but only a fool would pretend that saying it is in Syria makes any difference. If you don't believe me, go there and find out which country it is in (hint: you won't be able to get there from Syria!).
The (3% of the) Golan is in Israel. Say what you will, but maps don't always show the facts on the ground... its all good in the hood...
ook for "backing down on Israel pressure"?!
Nuff said.
General Assembly resolutions are non-binding. Don't forget that according to the GA, Zionist=Racism.
"..website Honest Reporting..." Surely that should read "Dishonest Reporting"? In 2008 a plenary session of the United Nations General Assembly voted by 161-1 in favour of a motion on the "occupied Syrian Golan". The occupied Syrian Golan is NOT part of israel. Shame on Facebook for backing down to Israeli pressure.
C2 I have been living (temporary) on the Golan Heights for 42 years. My children were born here as were my grandchildren. We will be living here (temporary) forever. Sorry to disappoint you.
Golan Heights are temporarily residents of Israel till negotiations with Syria decide other wise.