Israel’s Golan settlement expansion condemned as ‘illegal occupation’ by Jordan

Jordan has strongly criticised Israel’s decision to expand settlements in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, describing it as a “blatant violation of international law.”

On Sunday, the Israeli government approved a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to double the number of settlers in the Golan Heights, allocating over 40 million shekels (£9 million) for the plan.

In a statement issued on Monday, Jordan’s Foreign Ministry called the move “an entrenchment of the occupation,” condemning it as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions. “The Golan Heights is occupied Syrian Arab land, and its occupation must come to an end,” the statement declared, urging the international community to hold Israel accountable and demand compliance with international law.

Jordan also reiterated the importance of safeguarding Syria’s territorial integrity and unity, emphasising that the Golan Heights remains under illegal Israeli control.