Syria's interim president rejects Israeli claims to Golan Heights
Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa, during his address to the UN General Assembly, stated that the Golan Heights remain Syrian territory and considered Israel's actions to annex them illegal.
Consensus
- Ahmed al-Sharaa is the interim President of Syria.
- Al-Sharaa made a statement at the UN General Assembly.
- Al-Sharaa stated that the Golan Heights remain Syrian territory.
- Al-Sharaa condemned Israeli military actions against Syria.
- Al-Sharaa claimed Israel conducted over 500 airstrikes on Syria.
- Al-Sharaa claimed Israel carried out more than 1,200 ground incursions into Syria.
- Al-Sharaa claimed Israel detained around 300 Syrian citizens.
- Syria has resumed international cooperation since the change of power at the end of 2024.
- More than 100 countries have established contact with Damascus.
- Over 4,000 contacts with foreign representatives have occurred.
- More than 60 diplomatic delegations have visited Damascus.
Points of divergence
- Al-Sharaa said Syria has resumed international cooperation and returned to international collaboration after the change of power in late 2024. — tg_radiosvoboda
- Al-Sharaa stated that Syria will not yield the Golan Heights and that any attempts to violate its sovereignty will be stopped. — interfax
- Israel completed a three-month operation in the security zone in Syria, during which several armed group members were detained, dozens of suspects were questioned, terrorist infrastructure was discovered and destroyed, and weapons including grenade launchers, mortar shells, and AK-47s were seized. — tg_radiosvoboda
Coverage (2 sources)
- Temporary President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa, during his speech at the UN General Assembly, stated that the Golan Heights remain... — Радио Свобода
- President of Syria not willing to give up Golan Heights — Интерфакс