Syria’s UN ambassador reaffirms claim to Golan Heights, urges accountability for Israel - Arab News PK

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LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic’s UN ambassador on Monday called for Israel to be held accountable for “violations of international law and human rights,” and reaffirmed Damascus’ claim to the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Speaking at the opening of the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee, Ibrahim Olabi said the Golan remains Syrian territory and that Israeli measures to annex it are null and void under international law, as well as UN Security Council Resolution 497. His remarks followed a Sept. 17 address to the Security Council in which he described Syria as an indispensable partner in…