Israel Occupied Golan Heights: After the coup in Syria, Israel is attacking Syria as well as occupying the Golan Heights. Israel is also establishing settlements on the Golan Heights. The Netanyahu government has also approved a plan to expand settlements in the occupied Golan Heights. UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have opposed this decision of Israel. According to news agency Xinhua, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement that this decision is part of efforts to destroy the possibilities of restoring Syria’s security and stability. The ministry stressed the need to respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. What did UAE say? The UAE Foreign Ministry warned in a statement that Israel’s action could increase tension in the area. “The UAE categorically rejects all decisions and actions aimed at changing the legal status of the occupied Golan Heights,” it said. The statement emphasizes that the expansion of Israeli settlements in the Golan Heights is a direct threat to the security, stability and sovereignty of Syria. What did Qatar say? Qatar has described the Israeli attack on Syria as a ‘gross violation of international law’. Qatar urged the international community to pressure Israel to stop its attacks on Syrian territories and fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities. The statement reiterated Qatar’s unwavering support for Syria’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Israel approves settlement of settlementsIn a statement issued by the office of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, it was informed that the government has approved the plan to expand settlements in the Golan Heights. According to the news agency, in a statement issued on Sunday it was said that the $10.81 million plan was unanimously approved by the cabinet. This plan is being taken forward ‘in view of the war and the new front with Syria’. According to the statement, the goal of this plan is to double the Israeli population in the Golan Heights. This includes the establishment of a student village, development programs for new residents and initiatives to strengthen the education system and renewable energy infrastructure. What did Netanyahu say?Netanyahu said on the plan at the beginning of a cabinet meeting on December 15, “Strengthening the Golan is strengthening the State of Israel and this is especially important at this time. We will occupy it (the Golan Heights) Will keep it, make it rich and settle in it.” What is the whole matter? It is noteworthy that during the 6-day war of 1967, Israel occupied a part of the Golan Heights and despite international condemnation, it not only maintained its occupation. After the war, Israeli people started settling in this area. Israel completely occupied the Golan Heights in 1981, which has not been recognized by the international community.
