Pompeo in first Golan visit: Israel has right to defend its sovereignty

The US did not consider Israel’s sovereignty in the Golan Heights as legitimate until US President Donald Trump reversed the policy in March 2019.

Fences are seen on the ceasefire line between Israel and Syria in the Golan Heights March 25, 2019.

Fences are seen on the ceasefire line between Israel and Syria in the Golan Heights March 25, 2019.

(photo credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 19:06

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