Despite reports of Syrian troop movements and heightened security along the northern border, Israelis are not being scared away, with Golan Heights area resorts reporting 93% occupancy for the upcoming Pesach holiday.

The coming week reports 85% occupancy, moving up to 93% for Pesach. Resort operators explain that is would appear the love of nature and hiking the land has superseded fears of escalated hostilities along the border.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)