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Colombia sees criticism from Arab states after recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights

Spanish media have already described the move as a "diplomatic crisis with Arab countries," while Colombian media have reported extensively on the wave of condemnations.

Colombia's President Abelardo De La Espriella speaks before visiting sites damaged by Monday's earthquake, in Manizales, Colombia, August 11, 2026.
 A supporter of Israel holds flags during a protest, following Hamas' biggest attack on Israel in years, in Bogota, Colombia October 9, 2023.

Colombia becomes second country to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights, joining US

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa receives UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the People's Palace in Damascus, July 25, 2026

Golan Heights 'are Syrian territory,' UN chief Guterres stresses during Damascus visit

IDF SOLDIERS take part in a military training exercise in the Golan Heights on Wednesday. Although most of the world assumes Israel annexed the Golan Heights, and did so illegally, the Jewish state never actually did, the writer says.

Israel never annexed the Golan Heights: Why it still matters - opinion


Trump expresses friendship, love, support, for Jews at White House Hanukkah celebration

During his speech, Trump drew extensive parallels between the story of Hanukkah and the story of the modern Jewish people’s resilience and strength.

MIRIAM ADELSON looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks at a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, December 16, 2025.

Halevi to Golani recruits: We are engaged on four fronts, we deployed to Syria last night

The 474 Brigade began operating on the border to provide additional security to residents of the Golan Heights and State of Israel as a whole.

 Israeli soldiers take a position in the Golan Heights, near the Israeli border with Syria, northern Israel, December 8, 2024.

JetBlue Airways changes Israel's borders and name to 'Palestinian Territories'

JetBlue's in-flight map sparks outrage as Golan Heights is removed from Israel's borders, covering the name of the country with 'Palestinian Territories.'

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Arts center in Golan Heights to be named for fmr. US ambassador David Friedman

The arts center is being named after Friedman to signify the importance of the Trump administration's recognition of the Golan Heights as Israeli territory.

 Israeli soldiers look towards Syria across the border from Mount Bental before a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights November 19, 2020.

UNGA condemns 'acts of terror' by extremist Israeli settlers

The global body approved six anti-Israel resolutions on Thursday.

The United Nations General Assembly votes to adopt a draft resolution to deplore the use of excessive force by Israeli troops against Palestinian civilians at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., June 13, 2018

73 congressional Democrats to Biden: Call Israeli settlements illegal

A letter from Democratic congresspeople to President Joe Biden urged him to overturn Trump presidency policies.

US HOUSE LEAD impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) speaks during the impeachment trial of former US president Donald Trump last week.

Netanyahu after Blinken remark: Golan will remain Israeli

Blinken: "As a practical matter, the control of the Golan in that situation I think remains of real importance to Israel’s security."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu introduces the new Golan Heights community of Ramat Trump, or Trump Heights, in honor of President Donald Trump to thank him for recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the strategic territory, June 16, 2019. (David Cohen/Flash90)

Annexation: Let the people speak for themselves

Why should the unilateral extension of sovereign territory now be considered a matter of lesser national importance than would be the contraction of sovereign territory?

A protest for Israeli sovereignty in the Jordan Valley and Judea and Samaria in Jerusalem in February. Will events complicate the plans?

Gov set to approve 'Ramat Trump' in Golan Heights

The plan includes a budget of NIS 8 million to cover the necessary processes to develop Ramat Trump.

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman [L] his wife Tammy Deborah Sand, Sara Netanyahu, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [R] near the sign of Trump Heights in the Golan

Pete Buttigieg: Recognition of Golan is interference in Israeli politics

"The president used US foreign policy to put a thumb on the scale for right-wing allies within Israeli domestic politics."

Pete Buttigieg, the Democratic mayor of South Bend, Indiana