About the memorial site: Mitzpe Golani is a battle site from the 1967 Six-Day War. It is also a memorial for the IDF soldiers of the 12th Battalion of the Golani Brigade who fell here in a victorious but costly battle. (The site’s original Arabic name is Tel Faher; after the war, the site’s official name was changed to Mitzpe Golani, in honor and in memory of the Golani Brigade.)
By walking in and around the trenches and bunkers of the Syrian fort that stood here before 1967, one can understand the huge challenge faced by those soldiers who attacked from below. The signs and voice machines help tell the story of this iconic battle, and also bring the personal stories of the soldiers to the general public.
The battle: The battle of Tel Faher in the northern Golan during the Six-Day War is one of the biggest stories of bravery in IDF history. The Golani Brigade’s 12th Battalion has made this site a memorial for all of its soldiers who fell in battle.
