Golan Heights will 'remain Syrian', President Ahmed al-Sharaa vows at UN
He said 500 airstrikes and more than 1,200 incursions show Israel is undermining talks, while Syria still seeks security arrangements.
- On Wednesday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa used his United Nations General Assembly address to insist that the Golan Heights "will remain Syrian territories," directly challenging Israeli sovereignty over the strategically important plateau.
- Al-Sharaa revealed that U.S.-mediated security negotiations with Israel previously reached "almost 90%" agreement before stalling after Israel introduced new conditions, though the diplomatic channel remains open.
- He denounced repeated Israeli military operations since December 2024, citing "500 air strikes, more than 1,200 incursions, and 300 detentions," which he argued contradict global efforts to maintain regional stability.
- Addressing U.S. recognition of Israeli sovereignty, Al-Sharaa recounted a joke to President Donald Trump: "Why don't you give New Jersey to the Israelis?" emphasizing the Golan belongs to Syrians.
- The United Nations continues to categorize the Golan Heights as occupied Syrian territory, with Security Council Resolution 497 declaring Israel's 1981 annexation "null and void," underpinning Damascus's legal objections.
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The Media Line: Al-Sharaa at UN: ‘Trump Does Not Own Golan Heights’ - Regional Media News
Al-Sharaa at UN: 'Trump Does Not Own Golan Heights' By Rizik Alabi / The Media Line Staff [DAMASCUS] Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said US President Donald Trump "does not own the Golan Heights" and therefore cannot give them to Israel, reaffirming Damascus' claim to the [...]
Syrian transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa reaffirmed his country's claims to the largely Israeli-occupied Golan Heights at the United Nations (UN) in New York.
The situation between Syria and Israel remains tense, which is why Syrian transition president al-Sharaa sets a hard border on the neighbouring country before the United Nations.
Syrian president jokes Trump should give New Jersey to Israel
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa joked that US President Donald Trump should give New Jersey to Israel instead of the Golan Heights, while reaffirming Syria’s position on the disputed territory. Al-Sharaa made the remarks on Tuesday, September 22, during an Atlantic Council discussion in New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politi…
'NJ is full of Dems, give it to Israelis…': Syrian Prez recalls his joke to Trump over Golan Heights
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has taken a humorous swipe at US President Donald Trump over the Golan Heights, suggesting that he should give New Jersey to Israel instead. Al-Sharaa made the remark while discussing Syria's relationship with Israel during an Atlantic Council event on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. He recalled a conversation with Trump during his visit to the White House, when the US…
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stated from the rostrum of the UN Genassamble that the country does not intend to yield to the Golan Heights and that they will remain its State territory." Any attempt to violate the sovereignty of our State, to violate international law, will be stopped.
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