Israel Extends Syrian Occupation: 'Self-Defense' Never Looked So Imperial
When Al Jazeera observes Israeli army vehicles entering Quneitra, Syria, and notes Israel has 'extended its occupation' since Assad's fall, it’s a rare moment of clarity. What's often missing from this narrative elsewhere is the historical precedent: Israel seized the Golan Heights from Syria in 1967, later annexing it in 1981—a move condemned by UN Security Council Resolution 497, yet openly
supported by figures like Mike Pompeo in 2019. (For reference, see UNGA Resolution 497). This isn't a new development; it's a continuity of policy camouflaged as real-time reaction to 'instability.' We're told this is for 'security' – because nothing says 'defensive posture' like pushing deeper into neighboring, collapsing states. The international community (read: the US) will issue polite
condemnations or feign concern, then swiftly approve another multi-billion dollar aid package to ensure this 'security' continues unimpeded. How many more kilometers into sovereign territory does 'self-defense' stretch?