Syria denounced Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, calling it a violation of the UN Charter, according to Israeli media reports. The condemnation came on Tuesday, a day after Colombia's formal announcement.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned Colombia's decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, denouncing it as a violation of the UN Charter and international law. The condemnation follows Colombia's formal announcement on Monday, which cited the strategic importance of the plateau for Israel's security and referenced the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks. Syria maintains its claim to the Golan Heights, which it lost to Israel in the 1967 Six-Day War. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella's new administration announced the recognition on Monday, marking a sharp reversal from the policies of his predecessor Gustavo Petro and aligning Colombia with the United States as one of the few nations to formally acknowledge Israeli sovereignty over the territory.
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