Gulf Arabs, Iran reject US recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli
Trump signs proclamation in presence of Netanyahu as Riyadh and Abu Dhabi say it is an impediment to peace
Dubai — US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights united Washington’s Gulf Arab allies and regional foe Iran in condemnation on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait criticised Monday’s move to recognise Israel’s 1981 annexation and said the territory is occupied Arab land. Riyadh and Abu Dhabi said it is an impediment to peace. Iran echoed the comments, describing Trump’s decision as unprecedented this century. “No-one could imagine that a person in America comes and gives land of a nation to another occupying country, against international laws and conventions,” President Hassan Rouhani was quoted as saying by state news agency Irna. Trump, with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looking over his shoulder during a visit to Washington, signed a proclamation on Monday officially granting US recognition of the Golan Heights as Israeli territory. Israel captured the Golan Heights f...
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