Syria, Kuwait Condemn Netanyahu's Visit to Occupied Mount Hermon

Syria and Kuwait strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s entry into occupied Syrian territory on Wednesday. The move was described as a provocative violation of sovereignty and international law by Damascus. Kuwait called for urgent United Nations Security Council action to halt such attacks against the Arab nation.

Netanyahu visited the Israeli-occupied area of Mount Hermon alongside Defense Minister Israel Katz earlier in the day. Observers viewed this political maneuver as part of his campaign ahead of Knesset elections scheduled for October 27. The visit drew sharp criticism from regional neighbors who see it as an escalation of tensions.

The Syrian Foreign Ministry denounced what it called Netanyahu’s illegal entry into their national territory. Officials stated the move constituted a flagrant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. They warned that continued Israeli incursions inside Syria marked a dangerous escalation threatening regional security and stability significantly.

Damascus held Israel responsible for the consequences of these actions and called on international organizations to act. They urged influential states to help halt the attacks and ensure a return to the 1974 disengagement agreement. Kuwait similarly reaffirmed its full support for Syria’s independence and sovereignty over all its territory completely.

During the visit, Netanyahu claimed Israel had established unprecedented absolute control over the area stretching from Mount Hermon toward the Yarmouk River. He said Israel would not allow terrorist forces to establish a presence near its borders. Katz signaled that Israel intended to maintain its occupation of the strategic area indefinitely.

Israel has occupied Syria’s Golan Heights since 1967 and unilaterally annexed the territory in 1981. This move is not recognized by the international community at large. Jordan’s Foreign Ministry also called the visit a flagrant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and a blatant breach of international law norms.