Event details
U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack walked back podcast remarks regarding the Golan Heights, clarifying that his comments described historical status rather than a policy change and reaffirming unchanged U.S. policy.
Context
The formal retraction removes diplomatic friction between Washington and Israeli leadership over territorial recognition while regional security negotiations proceed.
- Local time
- 3:20 PM New York time, Aug 24, 2026
- Location
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Relationship
- Update