The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Wednesday issued a strong condemnation of a statement by Colombia that it said sought to legitimize Israel’s occupation of the Golan Heights.

“We strongly condemn the statement made by Colombia seeking to legitimize Israel’s occupation of the Golan Heights, which constitute an integral part of Syria. Such isolated attempts, which constitute a grave violation of international law, in particular UN Security Council Resolution 497, have no legal weight,” the ministry stated in a press release.

The ministry used the opportunity to renew its call on the international community “to fulfill its responsibilities in bringing an end to Israel’s occupation in the south of Syria including the Golan Heights, as well as its attacks targeting Syria’s sovereignty and stability.”

It added that Türkiye “will continue its support for preserving Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as for establishing lasting peace and stability in the country.”

The Golan Heights, captured by Israel from Syria during the 1967 Six-Day War and later annexed, remains widely regarded under international law as occupied Syrian territory, a position reaffirmed by UN Security Council Resolution 497. (ILKHA)