US Envoy Clarifies Golan Remarks, Reaffirms President Trump's Policy on Israeli Sovereignty
US Special Envoy to Syria and Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack has clarified his recent remarks regarding the Golan Heights and Hezbollah disarmament, emphasizing that his comments do not signify a change in U.S. policy. Barrack had previously stated that Israel 'still' occupies the Golan Heights, which appeared to contradict President Trump's 2019 decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the territory. In a statement to The Associated Press, Barrack clarified that his reference to 'occupation' was merely a description of the territory's historical status, and that U.S. policy on the Golan, set by President Trump in 2019, remains unchanged. He also addressed speculation that he was suggesting Iran and Hezbollah should participate in U.S.-backed negotiations between Israel and Lebanon over an Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah's disarmament. Barrack explicitly rejected this interpretation, stating that Hezbollah is a designated foreign terrorist organization and the U.S. does not negotiate with it. He e... 
