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

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What happened

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa insisted at the UN Wednesday that the Golan Heights region will remain Syrian after Colombia last month recognized Israeli sovereignty over the strategically important territory.

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

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