Golan Heights

ANALYSIS: Why the world got Israel's Golan sovereignty all wrong

Israel and the US agree that the transfer of the plateau is no longer negotiable due to the changed situation in Syria.

Saudi King rejects US Golan recognition

King Salman rejects President Trump's decision to recognize Israel's sovereignty on the Golan Heights.

Iran tells Arabs to resist Trump's pro-Israel moves

Iran calls on Palestinian Arabs to be “steadfast in their resistance” against Trump’s moves.

America recognizes Israeli Sovereignty over the Golan Heights

Watch: UN Security Council condemns Trump's Golan decision

President Trump's proclamation of Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights draws pushback from all 28 European Union member states of UN.

Erekat: US, Israel planning to annex Judea and Samaria

PLO Secretary General: US recognition of Israeli sovereignty on the Golan Heights paves the way for "annexation of the West Bank."

Erdogan: Trump behaving like a 'bully boy'

Turkish President continues to attack Trump over recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, says he is using bully tactics.

Pompeo: Golan recognition will help resolve Israel-PA conflict

Secretary of State to lawmakers: Decision to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights will help resolve the Israeli-PA conflict.

How do 'war winds' affect the elections in Israel?

Escalation in the shadow of the elections - what will be the impact?

Danon: Does the UN want to give the Golan to jihadists?

Israeli ambassador at UN Security Council discussion on the Golan: No nation would give up strategic land to its most dangerous enemy.

Israel will protect Europe, even if Europe doesn't deserve it

Golan municipal leaders moved by Trump recognition

PM presents heads of local councils on the Golan Heights with President Trump's signed order recognizing Israel's sovereignty.

Trump: Israel needs the Golan Heights

US President says Golan recognition was well-timed during meeting with wife of Venezuelan opposition leader.

Bennett blasts EU: 'Shame on you'

'We'll keep defending West against Islamic terror - even though you don't deserve it.' Bennett rips EU over refusal to recognize Golan.

EU: No recognition of 'Israeli occupied' Golan Heights

European Union rejections recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights, says EU won't follow US in changing policy on Golan.

Jewish commerce chamber lauds Trump’s Golan recognition

Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce praises Trump’s signature of declaration recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Iranian President accuses Trump of 'colonialism'

Hassan Rouhani accuses US President of "colonialism" following his recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Nasrallah urges 'resistance' after US Golan recognition

Hezbollah leader: Only way for Syrians to take back their land is "resistance, resistance and resistance".

Syria asks Security Council to discuss Golan recognition

Syria asks for urgent meeting to discuss the US decision to recognize the Golan Heights as Israeli territory.

'We proved not every occupied territory needs to be surrendered'

Senior official: US recognition of Israeli sovereignty in Golan establishes principle that allows Israel to hold 'occupied territory.'

Saudis excoriate US over recognition of Golan as Israeli

Saudi Arabia condemns Trump's decision to recognize Golan Heights as Israeli sovereign territory, claims move violates international law.

Syria: Trump blatantly attacked our sovereignty

Syria blasts US recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan, says Trump has no authority to "legitimize the occupation".

Lebanon: US recognition of Golan violates international law

Lebanon criticizes US decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, says it undermines peace efforts.

Russia: US Golan move will lead to 'new tensions'

Moscow warns against "new wave of tensions" in the Middle East following Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Recognition of the Golan: Historical justice

Yisrael Medad explains from a historical, legal, and security perspective why the Golan should always be in Israeli hands.

Israel's President thanks Pres Trump for Golan recognition

Pres. Rivlin: 'Extremely important historical correction. Jewish history in Golan thousands of years old; integral part of State of Israel.'

Watch: Trump signs order recognizing Golan Heights

US President, PM Netanyahu hold joint press conference at the White House as Trump signs executive order recognizing Golan as Israeli.

Erdogan vows to take Golan issue to UN

Turkish President: Trump’s statement on Golan Heights was an “election gift” to Netanyahu.

Trump to sign Golan recognition order during Netanyahu visit

Israeli FM says Trump planning to sign order officially recognizing Golan Heights as Israeli territory during meeting with Netanyahu.

Trump's Golan Heights decision: It's all about Iran, stupid!

Druze protest Trump's Golan Heights move

Druze on the Golan Heights protest Trump's pledge to recognize Israel's sovereignty there.

Syria vows to 'liberate' the Golan

Syrian government responds to Trump, says Golan Heights will remain "Syrian and Arab".

US preparing official document on Golan recognition

Trump likely to sign document to codify recognition of Israeli sovereignty of the Golan Heights during meeting with Netanyahu next week.

Can Trump’s move lead Netanyahu to win?

With Trump’s Golan Heights move, Netanyahu may be the biggest winner in the elections.

Erdogan Rips Trump:

'Golan recognition will plunge Middle East into new crisis'

At emergency meeting of Organization of Islamic Cooperation Erdogan vows to resist US recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights.

Erekat: Trump's move will cause bloodshed

PLO Secretary General blasts Trump over his call for the US to officially recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Jewish, pro-Israel groups laud Trump announcement on Golan

Jewish and pro-Israel groups hail Trump for saying US should recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Arab League: Golan Heights 'occupied Syrian territory'

Arab League rejects Trump’s announcement on Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, supports Syria.

Turkey blasts Trump's announcement on Golan Heights

Turkey's Foreign Minister says US recognition of Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights will lead to more violence.

US lawmakers praise Trump over Golan Heights move

Senators Cruz, Cotton and Rep. Gallagher say Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan enhances security of both Israel and US.

Trump on Golan Heights:

'Even those who are against Netanyahu are in favor'

Trump tells FOX Business he has been thinking about Israel's sovereignty in the Golan Heights for “a long time.”

Netanyahu to Trump: You performed a Purim micracle

PM speaks with US President, thanks him for Golan decision. Pompeo: Israelis should know that the battles on the Golan were meaningful.

Israel: Trump's announcement 'brave and historic'

PM, Ministers, and political parties praise US President for calling for recognition of Israel's sovereignty on the Golan Heights.

Pres. Trump:

US should 'fully recognize' Israeli sovereignty in Golan Heights

In unprecedented move, US Pres. Trump calls for recognition of Israel's sovereignty over Golan Heights.

'US to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan next week'

Senior officials say US likely to officially recognize Israel's annexation of Golan Heights - possibly as early as next week.

Young Israel: US making a strong statement to the world

National Council of Young Israel welcomes State Department’s decision to identify Golan Heights as being “under Israeli control”.

PA: US language won't change fact that Golan is 'occupied'

Spokesman for PA chairman blasts US over decision not to refer to "Palestinian lands and the Golan" as "occupied" territory.

US lawmakers: Affirm Israeli sovereignty over the Golan

US Senators Ted Cruz, Tom Cotton and Rep. Mike Gallagher respond to IDF's revelation of Hezbollah's actions in Syria.

Golan file: Israel lodges complaint with the UN

Israeli ambassador to the UN submits complaint with the UN Security Council to condemn Hezbollah's activities on the Golan.

Syria blasts Senator Graham over comment on Golan

Syrian government condemns senior Republican senator who said Golan Heights should remain "forever" under the control of Israel.

Indyk: 'Like it or not, Golan Heights are Syrian'

Ex-US ambassador: 'To recognize Israel’s annexation of territory that is not its own is to play with fire for partisan political purposes.'

Israelis tell US not to recognize Israeli sovereignty in Golan?

Reps from Defense Min. reportedly surprise US senators when they recommend to delay bill recognizing Israeli sovereignty in Golan Heights.

Watch: PM confirms artillery strikes on Iran target in Syria

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirms IDF fired on positions in Syrian Golan Heights, just two miles across from Israeli border.

Merkel: Iran's policy in Syria threatens Israel

German Chancellor tells Israeli TV Germany is working to ensure Iranian forces don’t get “too close to the Golan Heights.”

Israel gears up for snow

With snow falling in Mount Hermon in Golan, towns across northern and central Israel preparing for snow storms as far south as Jerusalem.

The Golan Heights mean more than security for Israel

Jordanian FM: Israel needs to withdraw from Golan Heights

Jordan’s Foreign Minister rejects Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, says area is “occupied Syrian territory”.

What does US recognition of Israeli sovereignty on Golan mean?

In 1981, Israel's parliament recognized Golan as being under Israeli sovereignty — after capturing territory in the Six Days War from Syria.

Two Senators support recognition of Israeli sovereignty in Golan

Senators Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton say US should affirm Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights.

Israel to US: Recognize Israeli sovereignty in Golan

Report: Israel urging US to recognize sovereignty over Golan Heights to 'compensate' Israel for US pullout from Syria.