Golan Heights will 'remain Syrian', President Ahmed al-Sharaa vows at UN
Also reported by Al Jazeera
Summary
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told the United Nations that the Golan Heights will remain Syrian despite Israel's occupation and recent recognition of Israeli control by Colombia. He also condemned repeated Israeli military strikes on Syria and expressed hope for a peaceful resolution.Key Facts
- The Golan Heights is a region Syria lost to Israel in 1967 and is currently occupied by Israel.
- Colombia recently recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, joining the United States.
- The United Nations and its Secretary-General consider the Golan Heights Syrian territory under Israeli occupation.
- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa criticized more than 500 Israeli airstrikes and over 1,200 incursions into Syria.
- Al-Sharaa said attempts to violate Syria’s sovereignty in the Golan Heights go against international law.
- Despite the conflict, Syria aims for a peaceful agreement with Israel and says almost 90% of security issues have been settled in talks.
- The Golan Heights is strategically important and remains a key topic in Middle East diplomacy.
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