How Did Tourists Find Old Israeli Tanks in the Golan Heights? Just as abandoned cars may litter parts of the American southwest, the sight of an old tank isn't that unusual in Israel today. Here's What You Need to Remember: While it wouldn't be the ideal tank for every army, the Merkava has been the perfect main battle tank for the IDF. Now if they can make sure some tourists don't take one for a joyride the IDF should be in good shape for years to come. It is arguably impossible not to find remnants of past conflicts in the Middle East. There is also no denying that there is a lot of blood ...