Syria, Iran, Russia and Turkey all slam Donald Trump's statement that it's time the US recognise Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights
Netanyahu is due in Washington this weekend for the annual meeting of AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee which lobbies the White House and Congress for pro-Israel policies. The Trump administration has been considering recognising Israel's sovereignty over Syrian terrorities it occupied after the 1967 war. Netanyahu pressed the matter with visiting US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo this week.
Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Friday that a change in the status of the Golan Heights would be a direct violation of UN decisions.“The territorial integrity of states is the most fundamental principle of international law,” said Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in a tweet. “Attempts by the US to legitimise Israel's actions against international law will only lead to more violence and pain in the region. Turkey supports Syria's territorial integrity,” he added.
The territorial integrity of states is the most fundamental principle of international law. Attempts by the
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