{"id":140208,"date":"2026-08-12T15:06:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T15:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=140208"},"modified":"2026-08-12T15:06:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T15:06:48","slug":"eu-reaffirms-non-recognition-of-israeli-sovereignty-over-golan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/140208\/","title":{"rendered":"EU reaffirms non-recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2014 The European Union reaffirmed on Wednesday that it does not recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, following Colombia\u2019s recognition of Israel\u2019s sovereignty over the territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An EU spokesperson told the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) that the bloc\u2019s position is based on international law and UN Security Council resolutions 242 and 497.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EU\u2019s reaffirmation came after Colombia announced on Aug. 10 that it had recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, becoming the second country after the United States to formally recognize Israel\u2019s claim to the territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colombia said its decision was based on the Golan\u2019s importance to Israel\u2019s national defense, arguing that maintaining Israeli control and sovereignty over the territory was essential to Israel\u2019s ability to protect its citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Colombia\u2019s decision. 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