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Source: BBC
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"Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a new settlement in the occupied Golan Heights, named after US President Donald Trump.
At a naming ceremony on Sunday, Mr Netanyahu said Trump Heights honoured Mr Trump for his decision to recognise Israeli sovereignty over the territory.
Building work has yet to begin but a sign bearing Mr Trump's name and US and Israeli flags was unveiled.
Critics called the move a publicity stunt with no legal authority."
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-48656431
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All the proposed homes were immediately bought by Russian oligarchs.
JustABozoOnThisBus
Jun 2019
#11
How long before the people living there vote to have his name removed?
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 2019
#12