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Previously, US President Donald Trump had “recognized” Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, ignoring long-standing Palestinian demands. Three years later, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sparked a new controversy by visiting a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank.
This is the first time that a US Secretary of State has set foot in the disputed West Bank. He went on to say that any product made in the West Bank should be exported as “Made in Israel.” Because this territory is an integral part of Israel.
Pompeo also said Washington would no longer view the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank as a violation of international law.
That is exactly what Trump said in November of last year. Hearing that melody again in the face of the foreign minister sent by him has started a heated debate in Palestine and in much of the Arab world.
The controversial Golan Heights was also on Pompeo’s touring list. Israel occupied this part of Syria in 1967. The rest of the world also considers it a controversial area.
Pompeo, however, sided with Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi and said, “What is so controversial?” The Golan Heights belong to Israel!
Speculation that Pompeo could go to the West Bank if he visits Israel started last week. It was then that Palestine made itself heard in its condemnation of Pompeo’s travel plans for fear of violating international law.
The apprehension was fulfilled. But why did Pompeo end so much controversy on behalf of the outgoing president? Some experts say that everything is fixed. Trump has yet to admit defeat on the vote. It is also creating complications with the transfer of power.
Batting on his behalf, Pompeo recently said that power would be handed over to the second Trump administration on January 20. But in the end, the White House may not be able to hold out. Experts say Trump is engrossed in fixing thorns in future President Joe Biden’s side.
Source: India Today
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