Probably the latest Israeli military attack, including airstrikes and the seizure of Syrian land toward the Golan Heights, have triggered condemnation from multiple Middle Eastern nations. Sociologically speaking, the collapse of the Syrian regime headed by President Bashar al-Assad, toppled earlier today by armed opposition forces, seems only to have escalated this conflict. What Israel in fact does in Syria has been interpreted, with incursions into disputed territories, as a provocation and violation of international law. According to Press TV.
Qatar
Israel’s deeds have indeed severed the ties with Qatar, which described this land grab by Israel as “a perilous development and a blatant assault on the sovereignty and unity of Syria,” as well as “a naked breach of international law.” In a statement on Monday, the Qatari Foreign Minister warned that such a policy of Israel, aiming at an imposition of a “fait accompli” in the country when it tries to seize its territories, could lead to more violence and further uneasiness in the region. Qatar also pointed out the wider implications of such breaches, indicating how such incursions threaten peace and security in the region.
Saudi Arabia
The statement also added that the government of Saudi Arabia condemned Israel’s land grabbing activity as a continuation of violation of international law. The Saudi ministry of foreign affairs alleged that Israel undermined the Syrian effort to restore stability, security, and territorial integrity. “Israel’s actions confirm its determination to sabotage Syria’s chances of regaining control and peace,” the statement read. The kingdom called for severe international condemnation and urged the world community to hold Israel accountable for these violations.
Iraq
Iraq is not left behind in condemnation, as its ministry of foreign affairs denounced aggression by Israel, saying such acts are a “blatant violation of international law and of relevant international resolutions.” The Iraqi government urged immediate intervention from the international community regarding the actions of Israel, which were said to be destabilizing for both Syria and the wider Middle East.
Iran
Iran has been critical of the army of Israel, branding its taking of Syrian lands as “a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter.” The spokesperson of the Iranian foreign ministry has demanded action by the UN Security Council against Israel’s violations of international law. Respective territorial integrity to that of Syria has been stressed by Tehran, which warned that if Israel’s actions were unaddressed, the risks of broadening conflict would increase.
Reacting from Pakistan
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan condemned the military attack from Israel on this sovereignty rather termed him “illegal seizure” of Syrian territory following the fall of President Assad’s regime. Islamabad, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a press statement emphasizing that what Israel is undertaking stands as an affront to the sovereignty of Syria and a direct subversion of international law, including the United Nations Security Council resolutions. Pakistan has thus urged the international community to come together and condemn the acts of Israel and take the required steps to put an end to these wrongs.
Regional and International Responses
This is coming in the middle of escalating disapproval of growing tensions in Syria, made worse because of the ongoing airstrikes and territorial incursions by Israel. Internationally, nations have been split over how they should view these actions made by Israel, with some siding with the idea that Israel reserves the right to defend itself from terrorism while other favors that an invasion or violation has happened concerning Syria.
In Israel, the military activities, and the situation is tense in Syria, with many fears that it might unsettle the region further. The condemnation from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, and Pakistan forms part of a larger coalition among countries of the Middle East in resisting Israeli aggression while demanding respect for international law.
