US envoy clarifies Golan Heights comments after contradicting Trump
Summary
Tom Barrack, President Trump’s ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria and Iraq, corrected his earlier statement about Israel’s control of the Golan Heights. He previously said Israel “still” occupies the area against U.N. resolutions, which goes against President Trump’s official stance.Key Facts
- Tom Barrack represents the U.S. in Turkey and handles special duties related to Syria and Iraq.
- Last week, Barrack said Israel “still” occupies the Golan Heights, implying a violation of U.N. rules.
- This comment conflicted with President Trump’s position on the Golan Heights.
- Barrack clarified his remarks on Sunday and walked back his previous statement.
- The Golan Heights is a region that Israel captured from Syria and its status is disputed internationally.
- President Trump’s official view supports Israel’s control over the Golan Heights.
- The initial comment was made during an interview with Mario Nawfal, a Lebanese Australian entrepreneur.
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