Security Council renews mandate for UNDOF as Israeli presence in demilitarized zone draws criticism.
The resolution emphasized that military forces or equipment in the demilitarized zone, created under the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement, violate international law. Algeria’s U.N. Ambassador, Amar Bendjama, stated that the presence of Israeli troops in the zone was a "flagrant violation" of the agreement.
Israel recently deployed forces into the demilitarized zone following the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces earlier this month. Israeli officials described the move as a temporary security measure, though no timeline for withdrawal has been provided.
The Security Council expressed concern over escalating tensions and urged all parties to observe the ceasefire. It warned that military activities in the area risk jeopardizing peace, endangering local civilians and UN personnel.
UNDOF, established in 1974, monitors the 400-square-km (155-square-mile) demilitarized zone, ensuring compliance with the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Syria.
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The global movement against sex trafficking has lost a key voice, as Virginia Giuffre, a prominent figure in exposing Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, has died in Australia at the age of 41.
China and Kazakhstan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their permanent comprehensive strategic partnership, pledging to boost cooperation across key sectors during the second China-Kazakhstan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue in Beijing.
Thousands of mourners and dozens of world leaders are attending the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica, following his death at age 88.
North Korea has launched a new 5,000-tonne destroyer as part of Kim Jong Un’s plans to expand the country’s naval power far beyond its coastal waters.
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The global movement against sex trafficking has lost a key voice, as Virginia Giuffre, a prominent figure in exposing Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, has died in Australia at the age of 41.
After weeks of no new infections, Uganda has officially brought its latest battle against the deadly ebola virus to a close, authorities announced on Saturday.
China and Kazakhstan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their permanent comprehensive strategic partnership, pledging to boost cooperation across key sectors during the second China-Kazakhstan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue in Beijing.
Thousands of mourners and dozens of world leaders are attending the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica, following his death at age 88.
North Korea has launched a new 5,000-tonne destroyer as part of Kim Jong Un’s plans to expand the country’s naval power far beyond its coastal waters.
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