US to unleash wrath on Barak in retaliation for Israel - details
The US State Department may fire Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barak after his statements about the Golan Heights. According to media reports, the administration of President Donald Trump is discussing his dismissal following the diplomat's…
Assessment
The State Department is weighing whether to fire Ambassador Tom Barak after his remarks on the Golan Heights stirred a diplomatic crisis. His clarification that he did not reflect official policy may not save him, since the administration appears to treat the incident as a serious breach. The stakes are high: a public dismissal would signal that Washington tolerates no deviation from its Israel posture, especially in a region where a misstatement can escalate quickly. Watch whether the administration acts swiftly or lets the controversy cool.