Syria announces preparedness to deploy forces in occupied territories upon Israel's withdrawal, communicates this to the United Nations.
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Hola, amigos! Let's dive into the latest on the Golan Heights situation, shall we? On January 29, it was reported from Damascus that Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al Shaibani and Defense Minister Marhaf Abu Qasra held a meeting with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN's Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. The big question? Cooperation with the UN, provided Israel withdraws from the border.
Now, history has shown that Syria has traditionally been a staunch opponent of Israeli occupation in the Golan Heights, a region they lost during the 1967 Six-Day War. This conflict led to a UN-mandated ceasefire, but Syria never backed down on its opposition to Israeli occupation[4][5].
Following this conflict, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 242 in November 1967, emphasizing the inadmissibility of acquiring territory by war and calling upon Israel to withdraw from territories occupied during the conflict. Syria has consistently supported this resolution, stressing the need for Israeli withdrawal[5].
Various peace negotiations ensued, but no significant progress has been made in terms of Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights. Syria has always maintained its claim to the territory in these discussions.
Israel officially annexed the Golan Heights in 1981, a move that was condemned by the UN. This unilateral action didn't help matters much in the pursuit of a peaceful resolution[4].
Fast forward to today, and the Syrian civil war has caused a shift in the international community's focus away from the Golan issue. The conflict, which started in 2011, has also seen Iranian involvement, further complicating Israel's regional security calculations[1].
Recent developments include a December 2024 Israeli incursion into southern Syria, escalating tensions even further. Syria continues to call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Golan Heights, but the complexities of the current conflict landscape and international priorities have so far hindered significant progress[2].
So, there you have it! While Syria continues to assert its claim to the Golan Heights and supports international efforts calling for Israeli withdrawal, the intricate dance of geopolitical tensions and the ongoing Syrian conflict have stalled substantial cooperative efforts with the UN on this matter. Stay tuned for more updates!
In 1974, Syria's Foreign Minister and Defense Minister met with the UN's Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, discussing cooperation in the wake of an Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights border. This meeting occurred against the backdrop of Syria's long-standing opposition to Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights, a position that dates back to the 1967 Six-Day War. The UN Security Council's Resolution 242, passed in November 1967, emphasized the inadmissibility of acquiring territory by war and called upon Israel to withdraw from territories occupied during the conflict, a call that Syria has consistently supported. Despite various peace negotiations, no significant progress has been made in regards to Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights, with Syria maintaining its claim to the territory.
