Trump paves way for Israel to expand settlements in Golan - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Ahmad Melhem

Ahmad Melhem

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A general view shows the village of Ein Qiniyye in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights March 26, 2019. REUTERS/Ammar Awad - RC1E3CB87260 — The village of Ein Qiniya is seen in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, March 26, 2019. — REUTERS/Ammar Awad

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