Is The U.S. About To Recognize Israeli Sovereignty Over The Golan Heights?

Reuters: Exclusive: Israeli minister says U.S. may soon recognize Israel's hold on Golan

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel is pressing the Trump administration to recognize its sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights, an Israeli cabinet minister said on Wednesday, predicting U.S. assent could come within months.

Interviewed by Reuters, Intelligence Minister Israel Katz described endorsement of Israel’s 51-year-old hold on the Golan as the proposal now “topping the agenda” in bilateral diplomatic talks with the United States.

Any such move would be seen as a follow-up on the U.S. exit from the international nuclear deal with Iran, and President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the opening of a new U.S. embassy there this month.

Trump’s moves were hailed by Israel and caused deep concern among major European allies of Washington.

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WNU Editor: Here is an easy prediction. I do not see Israel giving up the Golan Heights for a long time .... if ever. U.S. recognition .... or not .... will not make any difference in the end.