Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he wants to name a new settlement in the Golan Heights after President Donald Trump out of gratitude for the White House’s recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the territory.

Netanyahu was touring the Golan Heights on Tuesday, Chol Hamoed Pesach, and said there was a “need to express our appreciation” to the president. He says he will advance “a resolution calling for a new community on the Golan Heights named after President Donald J. Trump.”

Last month Trump officially recognized Israeli sovereignty over the territory it captured from Syria in the 1967 Mideast War.

Israel annexed the mountain plateau in 1981, a move unrecognized by most of the international community. An estimated 20,000 Israelis live in Golan Heights settlements, which most of the international community considers illegal.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife Sara and their sons Yair and Avner toured on the Golan Heights including the Saar stream and Nimrod's Fortress. They also rode ATVs at Merom Golan and visited Mt. Hermon. pic.twitter.com/WaYsReffJg

— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) April 23, 2019

Therefore, after the Passover holiday, I intend to bring to the government a resolution calling for a new community on the Golan Heights named after President Donald J. Trump. pic.twitter.com/S6UjbhKitT

— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) April 23, 2019

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife Sara and their sons Yair and Avner toured northern Israel today. They visited the ancient synagogue at Kfar Nahum, and also toured the Gamla Nature Reserve the Golan Heights. pic.twitter.com/34CwhpEckX

— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) April 22, 2019

PM Netanyahu: "The decision of @POTUS @RealDonaldTrump and the American administration to increase the sanctions against Iran is a decision of very great importance. This is how to deal with Iran's aggression and this is how to block it." pic.twitter.com/iHWiC8N9Kt

— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) April 22, 2019

(AP)