Golan Heights

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.

Nasrallah urges 'resistance' after US Golan recognition

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

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.

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.

Iranian President accuses Trump of 'colonialism'

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

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

Erdogan vows to take Golan issue to UN

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

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.

Druze protest Trump's Golan Heights move

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

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!

Syria vows to 'liberate' the Golan

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

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.

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.

Can Trump’s move lead Netanyahu to win?

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

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.

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.

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.

Arab League: Golan Heights 'occupied Syrian territory'

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

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.”

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IDF fires at terrorists who crossed fence in Golan

IDF troops fire towards armed suspects who crossed the Alpha Line into Israel near the Syrian border.

US Senator leads push for int'l Golan recognition

Republican Senator Tom Cotton leads Senate proposal of international recognition of Israeli Golan Heights.

2 IDF soldiers injured during training exercises in the north

Soldiers, listed as moderately and lightly injured, were evacuated by helicopter to hospital for treatment. IDF to probe incident.

US Jewish leaders:

'Time to stop inane anti-Israel bias at the UN'

Conference of Presidents, Young Israel applaud US for voting against UN resolution condemning Israel's presence in the Golan.

Netanyahu praises Trump for defying UN on Golan Heights

PM lauds US decision to change position on UN's annual rejection of Israeli annexation of Golan Heights.

As promised, US votes against UN resolution on Golan

Non-binding resolution condemning Israeli "occupation" of the Golan Heights approved by a majority of 151 to 2, with four abstentions.

US to vote 'no' on anti-Israel UN resolution

Ambassador Haley says US will vote “no” on annual UN resolution condemning Israeli “occupation” of the Golan Heights.

Florida Governor-elect vows to fight BDS

Ron DeSantis, a longtime Israel supporter, says Trump should recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Watch: Quneitra crossing reopens

Opening crossing will assist to fulfill separation agreement between Israel and Syria, establishing demilitarized zone between two countries

500,000 youth hikers walk 'in soldiers' footsteps'

Program encouraging teens to enlist in IDF combat units to launch for its 15th year, bring students to sites on Golan Heights.

Crossing between Israel and Syria to reopen Monday

Quneitra Crossing between Israel and Syria will only be used by UN forces who intend to cross from Israel to Syria and return.

Golan Heights crossing to reopen Monday

US Amb. Haley responds to reopening of Quneitra Crossing between Israel and Syria.

Russia: Change in Golan Heights status a violation of agreements

Russian FM warns PM Netanyahu: Any change in Golan Heights status is a 'flagrant violation' of agreements.

Barkan Terror Attack:

Netanyahu: We will catch abominable murderer

'Israel will not abandon the blood of its citizens.'