Netanyahu Visits Occupied Syrian Land, Syria 'Blasts' It
The New Arab reports Syrian outrage over Netanyahu’s jaunt through the southern Golan, meeting Israeli troops entrenched in Syrian territory. This isn't a new development; Israel annexed these lands in 1981, a move rejected by the UN Security Council (Resolution 497). While Syria 'blasts' this visit, the US-backed occupation remains a geopolitical fixture. One might wonder precisely what level of
'blasting' is actually effective against an entrenched military presence. This theatrical 'condemnation' serves as a reminder that the world often moves on from inconvenient occupations, allowing symbolic gestures to replace actual consequences. Netanyahu's photo op reiterates that for some nations, international law is merely a suggestion, especially when backed by unwavering patrons. How many
strongly-worded statements does it take before 'occupied' actually means 'free'?