Syria's al-Sharaa Says Trump Should Give New Jersey to Israel, Not Golan Heights
· World · Al Jazeera, France 24, Euronews
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said during a sidelines interview at the UNGA that US President Donald Trump should offer New Jersey to Israel instead of the Golan Heights. He criticised Israel's policy of attacking and occupying Syria since October 7. The remarks were made at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Al-Sharaa framed the issue as part of what he described as ongoing Israeli violations in Syria. No details were given on any broader diplomatic context or response from the Israeli or US sides. The interview took place on 23 September 2026.
Why it matters
Al-Sharaa's statement escalates wartime rhetoric between Syria and Israel and could inflame anti-US sentiment among audiences who view the suggestion as humiliating to Iran-backed allies. It signals Syria's intent to keep the Golan Heights issue alive on the global stage despite limited international leverage.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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