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The importance of Israel's Golan Heights
The Golan Heights are a part of Israel historically, Biblically and legally.
When President Trump gave US recognition to Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights in April 2019, as with the recognition of Jerusalem, Trump was simply acknowledging reality.
America’s decision was unprecedented, breaking from decades of misguided policies held by the international community that have only served to compound the threats to Israel and disrespect Israel’s interests and security needs.
Many in the world view the stretch of
land at the north-east corner of Israel as just
a hotly contested piece of disputed territory, with Israel commonly condemned as illegal occupier by the media, Western governments and the UN. But as this article explains, the Golan Heights are of great importance to Israel, both for its defensive advantages and crucially because it is rightfully hers to possess.
Furthermore, as we observe the emerging threats to the north of Israel, the timing
of America’s acknowledgment is hugely significant.
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