Golan Heights will 'remain Syrian', President Ahmed al-Sharaa vows at UN

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Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa told the UN Wednesday that the contested Golan Heights region would "remain Syrian" despite ongoing military occupation by Israel.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:31:32 UTC.

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