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- 1US mediates new Israel-Syria deal over Golan Heights●The new Israel-Syria deal: Can US solve the Golan Heights problem?
Reports point to a new Israel-Syria deal being discussed, with the United States cast as mediator on the long-standing dispute over the Golan Heights. The territory, occupied by Israel since 1967 and annexed in a move never recognised by most of the international community, remains a core obstacle to any normalisation between the two countries. Details of the proposed arrangement and Syria's position are not yet clear.
- 2LA Times ad shows Israel map spanning river to sea●Report: "Israel map in LA Times ad includes all land from the river to the sea" "The map, which contradicts internationa
A paid Israeli government tourism advertisement in the Los Angeles Times features a map of Israel that includes all territory between the Jordan River and the sea, with no West Bank or Gaza shown, and apparently including the occupied Syrian Golan Heights. Critics say the depiction contradicts international law and are questioning the newspaper's decision to run the ad.