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U.S. envoy calls Golan Heights Israeli occupation

Published 23 August 2026

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack described Israel as occupying the Golan Heights in remarks that appear to contradict the official U.S. recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the territory.

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