https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-us-envoy-clarifies-his-comments-on-golan-heights-that-contradicted-trump-s-positionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-us-envoy-clarifies-his-comments-on-golan-heights-that-contradicted-trump-s-positionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-us-envoy-clarifies-his-comments-on-golan-heights-that-contradicted-trump-s-position#u47876Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:49 +0000US special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack has retracted or clarified remarks in which he described Israel as occupying the Golan Heights. These comments contradicted official US policy, which recognizes Israeli sovereignty over the territory. Barrack initially faced criticism from allies of Donald Trump and questioned credibility as a mediator after the statement. He has since attempted to downplay the remark to align with the administration's position.Why it mattersThe US government formally recognizes Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. Any diplomatic