UN, in a move to counter Israel's moves in the Syrian Golan Heights, extends UNDOF mandate in the region and condemns attacks in Syria
The UN, which relentlessly harasses Israel, continues its international steps against it, despite the drastic change in Syria's international status and as if a terrorist organization had not taken over the country and the subsequent consequences on the borders, especially with Israel, that have occurred since then.
The UN Security Council, at a meeting on Friday, December 20, expressed its concern about Israeli military activity in southern Syria, and in doing so approved the extension of the mandate of the UN force (known as: “peacekeeping” forces) for a period of six months, the Security Council approved, Reuters reported.
According to the UN Security Council, “both sides must adhere to the terms of the 1974 “Disengagement of Forces” agreement between Israel and Syria and “strictly observe the ceasefire.” . According to them, armed forces from Israel and Syria are not allowed to be in the demilitarized zone, which is considered a “zone of separation” of about 400 square kilometers, under the ceasefire agreement.