Egypt and Algeria have both condemned Israel’s recent occupation of a demilitarized buffer zone in Syria’s Golan Heights, stressing that the move constitutes a violation of Syria’s sovereignty and international law. The condemnations come amid growing concerns over the ongoing political turmoil in Syria, particularly the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
On Wednesday, Egypt reaffirmed its rejection of Israel’s actions in the Golan Heights. In a statement, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty explained that Egypt had communicated its stance to the United States, calling Israel’s occupation “a blatant violation” of Syria’s territorial integrity. Abdelatty also underscored the importance of an “inclusive political process” in Syria, urging the involvement of all relevant parties to restore stability in the country.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister reiterated Cairo’s support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing that Israel’s actions breach both international law and the 1974 disengagement agreement between Syria and Israel. Egypt’s position highlights its continued commitment to upholding Syria’s sovereignty amid regional instability.
Similarly, Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a strongly worded condemnation of Israel’s military actions in the Golan Heights. The statement described Israel’s seizure of the buffer zone as a direct violation of Syria’s sovereignty and criticized Israel for taking advantage of Syria’s internal instability to extend its territorial control. The Algerian government also condemned Israel’s termination of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement, which had been designed to prevent military confrontations between Syria and Israel in the Golan Heights.
Algeria’s Foreign Ministry called on the international community to take decisive action to protect Syria’s territorial integrity and ensure the country’s security. The ministry also condemned the escalation of Israeli airstrikes on Syrian infrastructure, which have intensified in recent weeks.
The Israeli military’s actions come after Syria’s anti-regime forces captured Damascus on Sunday, effectively ending the Baath Party’s decades-long rule. With President Bashar al-Assad fleeing to Russia, the fall of his regime marks a critical turning point in Syria’s civil war. Both Egypt and Algeria have expressed concerns over the broader implications of these developments for regional stability.
These condemnations from Egypt and Algeria reflect growing regional unease over Israel’s increasing military presence in the Golan Heights and its potential impact on Syria’s sovereignty, as well as the broader Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape.
