Damascus, Oct. 18 (SANA) Syria has strongly condemned escalating Israeli occupation forces’ incursions into Quneitra province and the countryside of Daraa in recent days, alongside increased helicopter, reconnaissance and military aircraft activity over southern Syria.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the Israeli actions constitute a flagrant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and pose threat to the security and safety of its citizens.
The ministry warned that continued violations undermine prospects for security and stability in the region, particularly in Syria, and hinder recovery and reconstruction efforts.
It called on the international community to assume its responsibilities, put an end to the violations and force Israel to comply with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions in a way that helps prevent further regional tensions and create conditions for lasting security and stability.
Israeli occupation forces continue to violate the 1974 Disengagement Agreement through repeated incursions into southern Syria, in a step to create a security status-quo. These actions have included home raids, arbitrary detentions and land bulldozing.
Syria has repeatedly called for an end to the occupation of its territory, stressing that all measures taken by Israel are null and void and have no legal effect under international law. It has also urged the international community to fulfill its responsibilities and compel Israel to fully withdraw from the occupied Syrian territories.
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