But he noted, "We acknowledged Syrian sovereignty on the Golan Heights time after time."

Flights were disrupted for several weeks during the 1973 Yom-Kippur war, following which Syrian sovereignty was restored in parts of the Golan heights.

Company officials talk bravely about continuing operations under Syrian sovereignty.

He hinted that he was prepared to see the Golan Heights returned to Syrian sovereignty.

The area could be demilitarized and returned to Syrian sovereignty without altering Israel's security there, experts interviewed said.

Damascus says Arab mission could go ahead if amendments were made 'to protect Syrian sovereignty'

Maybe there will be recognition of Syrian sovereignty in the Golan Heights with some Israeli and international forces present.

Even if Syrian sovereignty on the heights is asserted, it is likely that an actual Israeli pullback would be years away, several officials said.

Now, however, with the prospect of Israeli withdrawal and Syrian sovereignty, the coming fall harvest could be the winery's last.

And it is to Israel that he must turn to fulfill his dream of restoring the Golan Heights to Syrian sovereignty.