Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq condemn Israel’s ‘dangerous’ land grab in Syria
Al Jazeera
Arab statements come as Israel continues to step up strikes across Syria after ouster of Bashar al-Assad’s government.
Qatar, Iraq and Saudi Arabia have decried Israel’s seizure of land in Syria near the occupied Golan Heights as the Israeli military continues to launch air strikes across the country.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry said on Monday that Doha considers the Israeli incursion “a dangerous development and a blatant attack on Syria’s sovereignty and unity as well as a flagrant violation of international law”.
“The policy of imposing a fait accompli pursued by the Israeli occupation, including its attempts to occupy Syrian territories, will lead the region to further violence and tension,” it added.
Israel started attacking Syria after the armed opposition in the country toppled the government of former President Bashar al-Assad early on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia slammed the Israeli moves on Monday, saying that they confirm “Israel’s continued violation of the rules of international law and its determination to sabotage Syria’s chances of restoring its security, stability and territorial integrity”.
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