Donald Trump signs declaration recognising occupied Golan Heights as part of Israel
PRESIDENT Donald Trump has signed a proclamation recognising Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
Netanyahu has pressed for such recognition for months. Trump's action gives him a political boost just weeks before what's expected to be a close Israeli election. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's cutting short his visit to Washington after a Gaza rocket attack on Israel.
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