Trump is ready to sign a decree recognizing the Golan Heights as Israeli
According to Pens, Donald Trump "today officially recognizes the sovereignty" of the Israeli state over these heights. In turn, the president of the American Public Relations Committee of Israel, Mort Friedman, confirmed that a corresponding decree will be signed.
The intention to recognize the Golan Heights as the territory of Israel was declared by Trump last week. According to him, this is necessary "for the stability of both Israel and the neighboring states." In a report by the US Department of State on Human Rights, released in 2019, the wording on the Golan Heights "Israeli-occupied territory" was changed to "Israel-controlled." The European Union and Russia do not recognize the sovereignty of Israel over this territory.
1967 captured during the Six-Day War from Syria The Golan Heights in 1981 were unilaterally recognized by the Israeli parliament as Israeli territory.
Earlier, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in an interview with Sky News, explained that the US intention to recognize the Golan Heights as Israeli against the background of the situation with the Crimea does not mean that Washington is pursuing a policy of double standards.
- explained Pompeo.
Meanwhile, the media reported that Donald Trump has already signed a document recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
PS Just a few minutes ago, Trump signed a document on the recognition by the States of the Golan Heights for Israel.
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