{"id":120780,"date":"2025-01-08T19:56:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T19:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=120780"},"modified":"2025-01-08T19:56:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T19:56:03","slug":"pedersen-violations-of-syrias-sovereignty-must-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/120780\/","title":{"rendered":"Pedersen: Violations of Syria\u2019s Sovereignty Must End"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press)<\/strong> \u2013 UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen expressed deep concern on Wednesday over Israeli military actions in southern Syria, urging the international community to respect Syria&#8217;s sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking at a Security Council meeting, Pedersen criticized Israel\u2019s activities in the region, describing them as violations of the 1974 Agreement on Disengagement. &#8220;The Israeli incursions beyond the disengagement zone are deeply troubling and must stop,&#8221; Pedersen stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His remarks came following reports of Israeli forces advancing into the <strong>Telul Al-Hamar<\/strong> area in northern Quneitra. These incursions, which have become more frequent since the fall of the previous Syrian government, continue to exacerbate tensions in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The envoy also addressed broader concerns regarding Syria\u2019s future, emphasizing that while <strong>UN Resolution 2254<\/strong> remains a framework for political transition, its literal implementation faces significant challenges. Pedersen stressed, \u201cThe decisions made today will shape Syria\u2019s future for years to come. Authorities must build trust and foster inclusive participation across all communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He warned that ongoing violations and military actions in Syria undermine prospects for a structured and peaceful political transition. 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