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'Blatant Theft': Netanyahu Unveils Illegal Settlement Named 'Trump Heights' in Occupied Syrian Territory

Netanyahu gives a speech before the newly-unveiled sign for the "Trump Heights" settlement in the occupied Golan Heights. (Photo: Jalaa Marey/AFP/Getty Images)

'Blatant Theft': Netanyahu Unveils Illegal Settlement Named 'Trump Heights' in Occupied Syrian Territory

"Trump Heights is such a great name for the colony built on theft, since Trump's whole life has been about being wealthy and powerful enough to escape the consequences of his crimes."

In what critics denounced as an obscene celebration of land theft and a violation of international law, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday showed his appreciation for U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize the occupied Golan Heights as Israeli territory by unveiling a new illegal settlement named "Trump Heights."

As Common Dreams reported, Trump's recognition of the occupied Syrian territory as Israeli property in March was widely condemned by international observers.

"This is a historic day," Netanyahu said after dramatically uncovering the "Trump Heights" entry sign, emblazoned with large gold letters.

As Haaretzreported, no new community was actually established in the occupied Syrian territory on Sunday, as the move must be approved and finalized by the government.

"There isn't really any settlement there yet, just a sign, just as there isn't any reality to Trump more generally, just an empty suit," historian and Middle East expert Juan Cole wrote in a blog post on Monday.

"Given that Trump is a narcissistic fraud, it is appropriate that his name be attached to the illegal Israeli theft of Syrian territory. In fact, we should just call the Occupied Palestinian Territories in general Trumpland, a fraud and form of robbery like his 'university' and 'steaks' and 'airline,'" Cole wrote. "Trump Heights is such a great name for the colony built on theft, since Trump's whole life has been about being wealthy and powerful enough to escape the consequences of his crimes."

Others expressed similar disgust at Netanyahu's announcement, which was quickly hailed by Trump as a "great honor."

"Blatant theft: with no legal jurisdiction whatsoever and in flagrant violation of international law, Israel re-names part of Syria after Trump," tweeted activist Sarah Wilkinson.

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In what critics denounced as an obscene celebration of land theft and a violation of international law, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday showed his appreciation for U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize the occupied Golan Heights as Israeli territory by unveiling a new illegal settlement named "Trump Heights."

As Common Dreams reported, Trump's recognition of the occupied Syrian territory as Israeli property in March was widely condemned by international observers.

"This is a historic day," Netanyahu said after dramatically uncovering the "Trump Heights" entry sign, emblazoned with large gold letters.

As Haaretzreported, no new community was actually established in the occupied Syrian territory on Sunday, as the move must be approved and finalized by the government.

"There isn't really any settlement there yet, just a sign, just as there isn't any reality to Trump more generally, just an empty suit," historian and Middle East expert Juan Cole wrote in a blog post on Monday.

"Given that Trump is a narcissistic fraud, it is appropriate that his name be attached to the illegal Israeli theft of Syrian territory. In fact, we should just call the Occupied Palestinian Territories in general Trumpland, a fraud and form of robbery like his 'university' and 'steaks' and 'airline,'" Cole wrote. "Trump Heights is such a great name for the colony built on theft, since Trump's whole life has been about being wealthy and powerful enough to escape the consequences of his crimes."

Others expressed similar disgust at Netanyahu's announcement, which was quickly hailed by Trump as a "great honor."

"Blatant theft: with no legal jurisdiction whatsoever and in flagrant violation of international law, Israel re-names part of Syria after Trump," tweeted activist Sarah Wilkinson.

In what critics denounced as an obscene celebration of land theft and a violation of international law, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday showed his appreciation for U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize the occupied Golan Heights as Israeli territory by unveiling a new illegal settlement named "Trump Heights."

As Common Dreams reported, Trump's recognition of the occupied Syrian territory as Israeli property in March was widely condemned by international observers.

"This is a historic day," Netanyahu said after dramatically uncovering the "Trump Heights" entry sign, emblazoned with large gold letters.

As Haaretzreported, no new community was actually established in the occupied Syrian territory on Sunday, as the move must be approved and finalized by the government.

"There isn't really any settlement there yet, just a sign, just as there isn't any reality to Trump more generally, just an empty suit," historian and Middle East expert Juan Cole wrote in a blog post on Monday.

"Given that Trump is a narcissistic fraud, it is appropriate that his name be attached to the illegal Israeli theft of Syrian territory. In fact, we should just call the Occupied Palestinian Territories in general Trumpland, a fraud and form of robbery like his 'university' and 'steaks' and 'airline,'" Cole wrote. "Trump Heights is such a great name for the colony built on theft, since Trump's whole life has been about being wealthy and powerful enough to escape the consequences of his crimes."

Others expressed similar disgust at Netanyahu's announcement, which was quickly hailed by Trump as a "great honor."

"Blatant theft: with no legal jurisdiction whatsoever and in flagrant violation of international law, Israel re-names part of Syria after Trump," tweeted activist Sarah Wilkinson.

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