For those interested in geopolitics, Israel is a fascinating country. The small Middle Eastern state has four land borders with its neighbours (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt) but remains at a state of official war with two of those (Syria and Lebanon). Israel also has de-facto borders with the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip and with the Palestinian Authority controlled parts of the West Bank (Israel West Bank Separation Barrier).

These are some of the notable and worthwhile places one can visit in close proximity to Israel’s various international borders.

Safety warning: Visiting border areas can be risky, especially at times of heightened geopolitical tension. Some foreign offices recommend against all travel to some of these sites even during times of relative calm.

Note that many of the areas along Israel’s borders are closed military zones and signed accordingly. Civilians should never trespass beyond signs indicating the start of a military zone. Army firing ranges and minefields can also be found in some of these areas. These should also be clearly signed.

== Mentions ==

Mentioned: the recently published "The Edge of the Plain: How Borders Make and Break Our World" (James Crawford):

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The Syrian Bride (movie, 2004) about Druze access to the Quneitra crossing:

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My other border videos:

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== Timestamps ==

Intro - 00:00
Example closed military area sign - 15:00
Misgav Am (Lebanese border) - 16:02
Metula (Israel Lebanon border) - 16:56
The Good Fence - former Israel Lebanon border crossing - 18:08
Ghajar (Israel Lebanon border, both sides!) - 20:09
Sheba'a Farms - 23:54
Israel Syria border / UNDOF DMZ - 24:28
Majdal Shams (Syrian border) - 25:30
Syrian Government HQ (Israel Syria border) - 26:17
Israel / Syria / Jordan triborder - 29:26
Damia Bridge (Israel / Jordan) - 31:15
Qasr el-Yahud (Israel/Jordan) - 32:07
Eilat / Aqaba (Israel / Jordan) - 33:57
Taba (Israel / Egypt) - 34:57
Israel / Egypt border fence - 35:41
Road 10 on the Israel/Egypt border - 36:43
Israel / Gaza Strip border - 38:29
Netiv HaAsara / The Gaza Periphery - 39:34
Zikkim Beach (Israel / Gaza Strip) - 40:30
Israel / West Bank Security Barrier - 41:59

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By: Daniel Rosehill

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