Barrack Walks Back Occupation Talk, Reaffirms Golan Sovereignty Policy
TL;DR
US envoy Tom Barrack walked back his remark that Syria’s Golan Heights are occupied, reaffirming that Washington’s policy—set by Trump in 2019—recognizes Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan and remains unchanged, despite initial criticism from allies.
- US envoy Tom Barrack retracts comment that Syria’s Golan is occupied Al Jazeera
- US ambassador to Turkey breaks with Washington on Israel's occupation of Syria's Golan Heights Middle East Eye
- US envoy Tom Barrack’s Israel criticism tests his credibility as a mediator - analysis The Jerusalem Post
- Barrack says Israel is occupying Golan Heights, in spite of U.S. recognition Jewish Insider
- Barak reveals the US position on the Golan Heights and warns of an Israeli-Turkish escalation صوت الإمارات
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