The Golan Heights was part of Syria until 1967 when it came under Israeli military occupation. In December 1981 Israel unilaterally annexed the Golan Heights, but the international consensus continues to view the Golan Heights as part of Syria. The United States and Colombia became outliers in 2019 and 2026, respectively, when they became the only countries to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the area.
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