Syria and Saudi Arabia jointly condemned Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, calling the move 'a violation of international law,' according to Israel Hayom.
Syria and Saudi Arabia jointly condemned Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights on Tuesday, with both states calling the move 'a violation of international law,' according to a report by Israel Hayom. The joint condemnation at 17:09 Jerusalem time follows Saudi Arabia's initial statement of opposition at 17:08 earlier Tuesday.
As The Zioneer reported Monday at 19:05 Jerusalem, Colombia formally recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, citing the strategic importance of the plateau and the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar welcomed the move as 'historic,' and the head of the Golan Regional Council called it 'correct and just.' The recognition marks a sharp reversal from the policy of former President Gustavo Petro and is part of a broader rapprochement including the restoration of diplomatic ties, relocation of Colombia's embassy to Jerusalem, a visa waiver agreement, and withdrawal from the ICJ case against Israel, according to Channel 14.
To date, the United States remains the only other country to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan. It remains unclear whether additional countries will join the condemnation.
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