Arab League chief condemns ongoing Israeli violations of Syrian sovereignty

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy has strongly condemned what he described as blatant and ongoing Israeli violations of Syria’s borders, including the completion of work on the so-called “Sufa Line 53.” He said these actions represent a clear breach of Syrian sovereignty and a flagrant violation of international law and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.

In a statement issued today, Fahmy warned of the dangers posed by Israel’s continued systematic violations and repeated incursions deep into Syrian territory, saying they pose a serious threat to regional security and stability and risk expanding the scope of conflict.

The Arab League chief reiterated his call for the UN Security Council to fulfill its responsibilities by taking action to restrain Israel, compel it to respect the UN Charter and international law, and ensure its immediate withdrawal from Syrian territories occupied after December 8, 2024, as well as from the occupied Syrian Golan. He also called for an end to Israel’s unacceptable provocative and aggressive practices and attempts to exploit Syria’s current situation to further encroach on its land.