Saudi Arabia: Israel’s Assaults on Syrian Territory Sabotage Chances of Restoring Security
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday issued a statement regarding the ongoing Israeli attacks on Syrian territory and the seizure of the buffer zone in the occupied Golan Heights.
In the statement, the Foreign Ministry said that Israel’s assaults on Syria, including the seizure of the buffer zone in the Golan Heights, and the targeting of the Syrian territory “confirm Israel’s continued violation of the principles of international law.”
The Ministry added that the Israeli assaults also confirm Israel’s “determination to sabotage Syria’s chances of restoring its security, stability and territorial integrity.”
Furthermore, the statement emphasized the necessity for the international community to condemn these acts, reiterating the Kingdom’s position that the Golan Heights are an occupied Syrian land.
“Saudi Arabia stresses the need for the international community to condemn these Israeli violations, and emphasize respect for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and that the Golan is occupied Syrian Arab land,” the statement said.
#Statement | The assaults carried out by the Israeli occupation government, including the seizure of the buffer zone in the #Golan Heights, and the targeting of Syrian territory confirm Israel's continued violation of the principles of international law, and its determination to… pic.twitter.com/Te4wFFl9uj
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Following the developments in Syria, Saudi Arabia issued a statement on Sunday expressing satisfaction with steps taken to stop the bloodshed, and preserve Syria’s state institutions and capacities.
It also emphasized its unwavering support for the Syrian people and their choices at this critical stage in Syria’s history, calling for unifying efforts to preserve the unity of Syria and its people and protect the country from descending into chaos and division.
Moreover, the Kingdom stressed support for all measures that aim at achieving Syria’s security and stability while preserving its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
Late on Sunday, Israel announced that its military had seized control of the demilitarized buffer zone in the Syrian-controlled part of the Golan Heights after the downfall of President Bashar Al-Assad’s regime. Moreover, Israel has reportedly carried out airstrikes against targets inside Syria, reported Reuters.
