Syria condemns Israeli PM Netanyahu’s ‘illegal visit’ to seized territory
Summary
Syria criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to southern Syrian territory occupied by Israel. Syria's ambassador to the United Nations called the visit an aggressive act and asked the UN to take action to stop violations of Syrian sovereignty. Israel expanded its military presence in southern Syria after the previous president, Bashar al-Assad, was overthrown.Key Facts
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited southern Syrian territory with other senior officials.
- Syria strongly condemned the visit and called it illegal and provocative.
- The area in question has been occupied by Israeli troops since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
- Syria's ambassador to the UN called for action to end the occupation and enforce UN resolutions.
- UN spokesperson expressed concern over Israel's actions in Syria.
- Israel claims previous agreements are void since the overthrow of Assad.
- Israeli forces have conducted air strikes and ground operations in the occupied Syrian territory.
- Syria has not responded to these actions with military aggression against Israel.
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