Tag: Golan Heights

On Monday, the United States officially recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, adding another accomplishment for an administration that has been lauded for its pro-Israel agenda that includes recognizing Jerusalem as the capital...

Jewish and pro-Israel groups applauded U.S. President Donald Trump announcing on Thursday that the United States should recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. “After 52 years it is time for the United States to fully recognize...

The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted on Friday five resolutions condemning Israel. One that was related to accusations of Israeli abuses in the Golan Heights passed by a tally of 26 in favor, 16...

The European Union announced on Friday that it will not follow U.S. President Donald Trump’s lead and recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. “The European Union, in accordance with international law, does not recognize...

Amid recent calls for such a move, U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted on Thursday his support for Israel to remain in control over the strategic Golan Heights region. “After 52 years it is time for the United...

The Israel Defense Forces announced on Wednesday that it recently uncovered a Hezbollah terror network on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights. “The Hezbollah terrorist organization has begun an attempt to establish and entrench...

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) has called for the United States to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, the congressman’s office told Jewish Insider. The Golan spans about 700 square miles and directly abuts what is now...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Gen. Qasem Soleimani on Wednesday about the activities of his army and proxies in Syria. “Instead of interfering in the elections, Soleimani would do well to...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a public declaration of Israel’s interest in having the United States recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.  Senators Tom Cotton and Ted Cruz have introduced legislation urging just...

The outlet reported that the resolution states that “Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights is critical to Israel’s national security,” and that “Israel’s security from attack from Syria and Lebanon cannot be assured without Israeli sovereignty over...