Golan will remain Syrian, vows President al-Sharaa at UN
Summary
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told the United Nations that the Golan Heights will remain part of Syria, rejecting recent recognition of Israeli control by Colombia. He also condemned Israeli military actions against Syria and expressed hope for peaceful solutions between the two countries.Key Facts
- The Golan Heights is a region captured by Israel from Syria in 1967.
- Colombia’s government recently recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, joining the United States, which did so in 1981.
- The United Nations considers the Golan Heights Syrian land under Israeli military occupation.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the Israeli occupation "totally unacceptable."
- President al-Sharaa said Israel has carried out 500 air strikes, over 1,200 incursions, and 300 detentions in Syria.
- Despite conflicts, al-Sharaa mentioned that Syria and Israel have resolved nearly 90% of issues needed for a security agreement.
- He invited efforts for a just and peaceful resolution that respects the rights of all involved.
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