Official statements or votes at the UN

Arab League Condemns Israel's Incursion into Syrian Buffer Zone, Violating 1974 Agreement, Amid Syria's UN Complaint

Dec 13, 2024, 06:17 PM

The Arab League has condemned Israel's incursion into the buffer zone in Syria, labeling it a violation of the 1974 Separation of Forces Agreement. This condemnation was part of an initiative led by Egypt aimed at forming a unified Arab stance against Israeli actions in Syrian territory. In response, Syria's new government, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has filed a formal complaint with the United Nations Security Council. The complaint criticizes Israel for its military actions near the Golan Heights, which have targeted both civilian and military sites. The Permanent Representative of Syria to the UN has urged the Security Council to take immediate measures to halt Israeli attacks and ensure Israel's withdrawal from Syrian territory. The ongoing tensions have prompted various Arab nations to express their solidarity with Syria in condemning the Israeli occupation.