Like the decision to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, President Donald Trump's recent recognition of Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights came as a surprise to many, even if the matter had already gathered steam on Capitol Hill in recent years.
The Golan Heights and the area Israel came to occupy from Syria in 1967 is a rocky, elevated plateau that ranges in height from 400 to 1,700 feet.
Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria during the June 1967 War-the same war where Israel took the Sinai from Egypt, and the West Bank and Gaza from Jordan and Egypt respectively.
According to Syria, the total area of the Golan Heights occupied by Israel is 580 square miles.
For Iranian leaders-pledged to eventually wiping Israel off the map-their expanded ring around northern Israel and the Golan provides an expanded opportunity to strike at Israel should the Jewish state act against their nuclear program.
Had Israel given up the Golan Heights in previous negotiations, Iran would also be poised on the strategic high ground, putting Israel at an even greater disadvantage.
Leading Republican senators will try to pass a resolution in support of the Trump administration's recognition of Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
https://freebeacon.com/issues/the-importance-of-the-golan-heights/
The Golan Heights and the area Israel came to occupy from Syria in 1967 is a rocky, elevated plateau that ranges in height from 400 to 1,700 feet.
Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria during the June 1967 War-the same war where Israel took the Sinai from Egypt, and the West Bank and Gaza from Jordan and Egypt respectively.
According to Syria, the total area of the Golan Heights occupied by Israel is 580 square miles.
For Iranian leaders-pledged to eventually wiping Israel off the map-their expanded ring around northern Israel and the Golan provides an expanded opportunity to strike at Israel should the Jewish state act against their nuclear program.
Had Israel given up the Golan Heights in previous negotiations, Iran would also be poised on the strategic high ground, putting Israel at an even greater disadvantage.
Leading Republican senators will try to pass a resolution in support of the Trump administration's recognition of Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
https://freebeacon.com/issues/the-importance-of-the-golan-heights/
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