BREAKING: Trump signs proclamation formally recognizing Israel's sovereignty over Golan Heights, reversing decades of US policy.
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Israel’s military says it’s started striking Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip after a rocket hit a house north Tel Aviv and wounded seven people. Netanyahu calls the rocket attack “wanton aggression” and says “Israel will not tolerate this. I will not tolerate it.”President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
Trump had previewed the move in a tweet last week that it was time for the U.S. to take the step after 52 years of Israeli control of the strategic highlands on the border with Syria.
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