Israeli PM Netanyahu will seek Cabinet approval to build a new settlement on the Golan Heights
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A new community planned for the Golan Heights in honor of US President Donald Trump will be named Ramat Trump, literally translatable as “Trump Heights,” and will be approved at the next cabinet meeting on Sunday, The Times of Israel reports.
The cabinet secretary on Thursday sent to ministers details of the cabinet resolution for approving Ramat Trump, stating that the community will be located close to the existing village of Kela Alon and will be under the jurisdiction of the Golan Regional Council.
“In recognition of the work of the 45th President of the United States, President Donald Trump, on behalf of the State of Israel in a wide range of fields, and expressing gratitude for the American recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the recognition of Israeli sovereignty on the Golan Heights led by President Donald Trump, it was decided to initiate establishment of a new residential community on the Golan Heights called Ramat Trump,” the resolution read.
Photo: US and Israeli flags decorate the road leading to the Israeli settlement of Bruchim-Kela Alon, in the Golan Heights, 14 June 2019. A festive Israeli cabinet meeting is expected to be held on 16 June at Bruchim-Kela Alon on the Golan Heights.
