Syria condemned a visit on Thursday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials to southern Syria, according to Reuters.
During the trip, the Israeli officials visited troops stationed in the UN-designated buffer zone designed to separate Syrian and Israeli forces.
In a statement, the Syrian Foreign Ministry said that Netanyahu’s trip represents “a serious violation of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” The ministry also described it as “a new attempt to impose a fait accompli that contradicts relevant Security Council resolutions.”
Netanyahu was accompanied by ministers of defense and foreign affairs during the trip.
The statement added that the visit aligns the occupation’s policies aimed at consolidating its aggression and continuing its violations of Syrian territory.
Therefore, the ministry urged the international community to assume its responsibilities, put an end to Israel’s practices, and compel Israel to fully withdraw from southern Syria and return to compliance with the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.
The visit also has triggered concerns of the United Nations which called it “worrying.” UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the trip, which took place publicly and openly, is “concerning at the very least.” He also urged Israel to abide by the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.
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