From the Liveblog of
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Israeli politicians praise Trump’s Golan Heights recognition
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleKnesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein praises the US for announcing it was time to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
“38 years after the Knesset legislated the law to extend Israeli sovereignty over the Golan, and after great efforts in the international arena, it is time for an American recognition,” he says.
Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon says it is an “important achievement for the State of Israel.”
Other Israeli politicians also hail Donald Trump’s move.
Thank you @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. The land of Israel belongs to the people of Israel. And Israel has no greater friend than the USA.
The Golan Hights forever.— Naftali Bennett נפתלי בנט (@naftalibennett) March 21, 2019
Go president Trump ! https://t.co/WHtD8Wq7FC
— איילת שקד Ayelet Shaked (@Ayelet__Shaked) March 21, 2019
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