+ ↺ − 16 pxSyria on Tuesday strongly condemned Colombia’s recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, describing the decision as a violation of international law and relevant UN resolutions. In a statement, the Syrian Foreign Ministry denounced Colombia’s Aug. 10 declaration recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan based on what it described as security pretexts inconsistent with international law, Middle East Monitor reported. It also cited UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ position affirming that the Golan is Syrian territory and that the United Nations recognizes it as part of Syria. The ministry said international support for Syria’s position on the occupied Golan had increased, noting that backing for the annual UN General Assembly resolution titled “The Syrian Golan” rose from 97 countries in 2024 to 123 in 2025. The statement also condemned continued Israeli attacks and incursions into Syrian territory and called on states and international organizations to uphold international law and UN resolutions.