Israel asserts its right to retain the area under the text of
United Nations Security Council Resolution 242, which calls for "safe and recognized boundaries free from threats or acts of force".
[5] In 1981, Israel formally applied its "laws, jurisdiction and administration" to the Golan Heights with the passage of the
Golan Heights Law. It is governed since as part of Israel’s
North District. This annexation is not internationally recognized
[4] and
United Nations Security Council Resolution 242 considers the area part of the
Israeli occupied territories
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