Golan Heights
Trump’s Golan recognition: A dangerous precedent?
Middle East
March 26, 2019
Trump’s Golan recognition: A dangerous precedent?
In an abrupt break with decades of US policy, President Donald Trump on Monday signed a presidential proclamation to recognize…
US to recognize Golan Heights as Israeli territory Monday: Israeli FM
Middle East
March 25, 2019
US to recognize Golan Heights as Israeli territory Monday: Israeli FM
Israel says White House officials are preparing an official document to codify support for Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, which…
Druze protest Trump’s backing of Israeli sovereignty on Golan
Middle East
March 24, 2019
Druze protest Trump’s backing of Israeli sovereignty on Golan
MAJDAL SHAMS, Golan Heights (Reuters) – Dozens of Druze Arabs, some carrying Syrian flags and pictures of Syrian President Bashar…
Golan Heights: Why it matters to US, Israel and Syria
Features/Interviews
March 22, 2019
Golan Heights: Why it matters to US, Israel and Syria
Who controls the Golan? The Golan was Syrian territory until 1967, when Israel occupied it in the Six-day War and later annexed it. The…
Russia, Iran and Syria slam Trump’s Golan Heights comments
Middle East
March 22, 2019
Russia, Iran and Syria slam Trump’s Golan Heights comments
Russia, Iran and Syria on Friday criticized President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States intends to recognize Israeli sovereignty over…
Syria says Trump position on Golan ignores international law
Middle East
March 22, 2019
Syria says Trump position on Golan ignores international law
The Syrian government on Friday condemned US President Donald Trump’s pledge to recognize Israel’s annexation of the Golan Heights, saying…
Israel strikes Syria in more open confrontation with Iran
Middle East
January 21, 2019
Israel strikes Syria in more open confrontation with Iran
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel struck in Syria early on Monday as part of its increasingly open assault on Iran’s presence…
Syria says downs ‘hostile targets’ in suspected Israeli attack
Middle East
November 30, 2018
Syria says downs ‘hostile targets’ in suspected Israeli attack
AMMAN/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Syrian air defenses shot down “hostile targets” on Thursday, state media said, in an area regional…
US to oppose UN Golan resolution, wins Israeli praise
Middle East
November 16, 2018
US to oppose UN Golan resolution, wins Israeli praise
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The United States said it would oppose on Friday for the first time an annual resolution…
Druze on Golan Heights protest against Israeli municipal election
Middle East
October 30, 2018
Druze on Golan Heights protest against Israeli municipal election
MAJDAL SHAMS, Golan Heights (Reuters) – Hundreds of Druze Arabs, some carrying Syrian flags, gathered outside the gates of…