US envoy Tom Barrack retracted a comment suggesting Syria’s Golan was occupied. In remarks to Turkey’s ambassador, he said the US policy recognizing Israel’s claimed sovereignty over Syrian territory is “unchanged.”
WHO:Tom Barrack
WHAT:Retracted a comment about Syria’s Golan being occupied while stating the US policy recognizing Israel’s claimed sovereignty over Syrian territory remains unchanged.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 5:23 PM ET
WHERE:Turkey
WHY:The remarks were a response to the earlier comment about Syria’s Golan being occupied.
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