Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Belgium Voices Concern Over Recurrent Israeli Strikes in Syria


(MENAFN) Belgium issued a stark warning Monday regarding the escalating pattern of Israeli military operations inside Syrian territory, demanding immediate respect for the nation's borders and sovereignty.

The Belgian Foreign Ministry published a statement on X, the American social media platform, highlighting alarm over the ongoing offensive actions and penetrations into Syria. Officials specifically referenced "reports of civilian casualties" in Beit Jin, warning these operations are inflaming regional tensions and jeopardizing broader security across the area.

"Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected," the ministry declared.

The condemnation comes as Israel has significantly expanded its military footprint in Syrian territory following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government in late 2024. Israeli forces have pushed beyond their existing occupation, taking control of the demilitarized buffer zone within the Syrian Golan Heights—a strategic area established under a 1974 ceasefire agreement between the two nations. This seizure represents a direct breach of that decades-old accord.

Belgium's intervention adds to mounting international pressure over Israel's actions in Syria, as concerns grow about the humanitarian impact and potential for wider conflict destabilization.

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