:::::Jay, discussing tourism in the article as another potential reason seems fine to me, if citations can be found.  My main objection to the ski resort issue is that it seems pretty small-time, and no citation has been provided.  Beyond this, it seems rather unlikely to me that too many tourists come to Israel for the skiing...but, as I said, I have no inherent objection.  It clearly ought to be mentioned in Golan Heights if it is mentioned here, though.