Netanyahu: Golan Heights to Stay Israeli 'Forever', Despite International Debate

Dec 9, 2024, 06:31 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the Golan Heights, annexed by Israel in 1981, will remain under Israeli control 'forever.' This statement was made in response to ongoing regional tensions and reaffirms Israel's stance on the territory, which it captured from Syria during the Six-Day War in 1967. Netanyahu's comments come amidst international debate over the legal status of the Golan Heights, with the United Nations and many countries not recognizing Israel's annexation.