“Aspirations of expansion”: outrage in the Arab world over the occupation of the Syrian Hermon

The occupation of the Syrian Hermon by the IDF and the takeover of the buffer zone on the border with Syria after the fall of the Assad regime, which is accompanied by media noise on the part of Israel – provokes outrage and condemnation in the Arab world that is keeping an eye on what is happening. The harsh statements of the neighbors and the source in the Saudi palace who told N12 this morning (Monday): “Israel must withdraw from there and respect international law.”

A source in the Saudi palace: “Israel must withdraw”

An official in the Saudi royal house referred to the fall of the Assad regime in a conversation we had with him: “Saudi Arabia respects the victims of the Syrian people in the revolution and despite the fear of chaos and the rise of political Islam to power, it obtained guarantees for the implementation of civil order, respect for minorities and the holding of free elections, in coordination with Turkey and in contacts with Hayat Tahrir A-Sham”.

“Iran is losing its most important tool in the region, it’s a victory for us as well,” he added. At the same time, the source in the Saudi palace made it clear: “We condemn the Israeli occupation of the Syrian Hermon and the advance towards Quneitra, and we see no justification for this except ambitions of expansion. This undermines the Arab peace process in the future, she must withdraw and respect international law.”

The Jordanian concern: “They are on alert”

Meanwhile, in Jordan there are those who fear that the Assad effect may spill over to the Hashemite Kingdom as well, where terrorist elements will try to destabilize it. An official in Rabat Ammon told-N12 Because “Jordan is in a state of alert for fear that the events in Syria and in the region may unfold in front of it as well, we have increased vigilance.”

Condemnations in the Arab world from the last day

• Saudi Arabia: Condemn the Israeli government’s decision “to expand settlement in the occupied Golan and the continued sabotage of Syria’s opportunity to restore its security and stability. The Kingdom once again calls on the international community to condemn the Israeli violations, while emphasizing the need to respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
• United Arab Emirates: “Strongly condemn the Israeli government’s decision to expand settlements in the Golan Heights, which is a threat of further escalation and tensions in the region. The United Arab Emirates is committed to the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian state. This decision is a deliberate effort to expand the occupation and violates international law.”
• Iraq: “We strongly condemn the Israeli government’s decision to expand its settlement policy in the occupied Syrian Golan. This is a blatant violation of international law. We call on the international community to take a firm stand against the ongoing violations of the Israeli entity.”
• Egypt: “We condemn the Israeli government’s decision to expand settlement in the occupied Syrian Golan, which is a blatant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian state. Egypt views the Israeli plans as contrary to international law and insists on imposing a fait accompli policy. This again reflects Israel’s reluctance to achieve peace right in the region and the continued takeover of Arab lands.”