Egypt has strongly condemned Israel’s recent takeover of a demilitarized buffer zone in Syria’s Golan Heights, labeling the move as a blatant violation of international law and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.
In a statement on Monday, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry criticized Israel’s actions, describing them as an “occupation of Syrian territories” and a direct affront to Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The 1974 agreement, established after the Yom Kippur War, required Israel’s partial withdrawal from Syrian territories but left the Golan Heights under Israeli control.
Egypt urged the United Nations Security Council and international powers to adopt “a firm position” against what it described as an assault on Syria’s territorial rights.
The condemnation follows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s orders on Sunday to capture the buffer zone in the Golan Heights amid escalating regional instability. The move comes after the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime, with anti-regime forces seizing Damascus and forcing Assad to flee to Russia.
Images released by the Israeli military showed troops and armored vehicles occupying the contested area, further consolidating Israel’s control over the Golan Heights, which it has held since 1967 despite international disputes over its status.
Egypt’s statement underscores growing regional tensions as countries call for adherence to international agreements and respect for sovereign borders.