Donald Trump is right on Golan Heights

President Donald Trump is correct in recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. Syrian forces often shelled Israeli communities from the Heights before 1967. Then, Israel gained control of the area during a war instigated by Egypt, Jordan and Syria. Today, Iran is building a military presence in Syria, which would put Israeli population centers in jeopardy if the Heights were returned to Syria.

Likewise, the move of our embassy to Jerusalem was appropriate. When Jordan illegally occupied eastern Jerusalem, synagogues were destroyed and cemeteries were desecrated. Under Israeli control, holy sites of all religions are protected. Israel even allows Muslim religious authorities to administer the mosques on Judaism’s holiest site, the Temple Mount. Unfortunately, the Palestinians could potentially store weapons in those mosques and use the weapons to harass Jews worshiping at the Western Wall. Palestinians don’t deserve to govern in any part of Jerusalem. Toby F. Block

Atlanta