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Left to right: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is accompanied by Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman as they visit the border line between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on March 11.
Left to right: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is accompanied by Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman as they visit the border line between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on March 11.

Trump endorses Israeli control of the disputed Golan Heights

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Donald J. Trump
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After 52 years it is time for the United States to fully recognize Israel’s Sovereignty over the Golan Heights, which is of critical strategic and security importance to the State of Israel and Regional Stability!
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Benjamin Netanyahu
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At a time when Iran seeks to use Syria as a platform to destroy Israel, President Trump boldly recognizes Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. Thank you President Trump! @realDonaldTrump
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Dr. Saeb Erakat الدكتور صائب عريقات
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Yesterday president Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s https://t.co/A8nWFdMkyz for regional stability he wants to make sure that the occupied Syrian Golan Hieghts be under Israel’s sovereignty. What shall tomorrow bring ? Certain destabilisation and bloodshed in our region.
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Jason D. Greenblatt
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Another bold, courageous, and historic decision by @POTUS who understands Israel and its security needs. Thank you President Trump for your tremendous leadership!
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at Netanyahu's official residence in Jerusalem, Thursday March 21, 2019. Netanyahu has praised U.S. President Donald Trump's recognition of its control over the Golan Heights as a holiday "miracle." (Amir Cohen/Pool via AP)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) had pressed Donald Trump (left) to formally recognise Israeli control of the Golan Heights.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) had pressed Donald Trump (left) to formally recognise Israeli control of the Golan Heights.

Trump endorses Israeli control of the Golan Heights

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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, left, with Cypriot President Nikos Anastsyyadis, at a conference in Jerusalem on March 20, 2019. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is at right, behind the Israeli flag.
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, left, with Cypriot President Nikos Anastsyyadis, at a conference in Jerusalem on March 20, 2019. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is at right, behind the Israeli flag.

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