Prabir Purkayastha, Newsclick editor-in-chief, discusses the recent announcement by US president Donald Trump to formally recognize the Israeli annexation of Golan Heights, in violation of UN resolutions.
He talks about the looming elections in Israel, and the bolster this announcement gives to currently disgraced prime minister Netanyahu. He also lists the militaristic and geostrategic importance of the Golan Heights for Israel and the United States.