President Donald trump has signed the Declaration of official U.S. recognition of the Golan heights, Israeli territory.
The event took place today at the White house during a personal meeting with Donald trump with the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu. «Today I am taking historic steps to promote Israel’s ability to defend itself, and do have a very strong national security, to which they are entitled,» said trump before signing the document. Signature, the American leader gave a pen Netanyahu and said, «tell the people of Israel.»
President Trump signs a proclamation formally recognizing the contested Golan Heights as part of the state of Israel pic.twitter.com/Dbnkvlahyz
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Last week, trump wrote on his Twitter that the United States had to take the decision. However, in the current political climate, many consider this step by the White house as campaign support Netanyahu, accused at home of corruption, and political impact on the American Democrats leading the debate about anti-Semitism.
Outside the immediate political context for today’s decision should strengthen the allied relations between the United States and Israel in opposing the Syrian and Iranian regimes, however, may worsen relations with the part of the world community.
