Regional condemnation of fortifications
Syria, Qatar, and Jordan strongly condemn reported Israeli military fortifications in Quneitra.
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The Sufa 53 project reportedly began gradually in mid-2022 inside the Quneitra buffer zone, with construction accelerating in late 2024.
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The project’s road is described as about 8 metres wide, with earth berms reaching roughly 5 metres, alongside trenches and observation posts.
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Syria’s Sijil Center said the project extends beyond one site: its route begins near Hader and passes through Jabata al-Khashab.
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Jordan urged international bodies to press for an end to Israel’s occupation of Syrian territory, while Syria affirmed its right to full sovereignty over its land.
Syria, Qatar, and Jordan have condemned Israel's completion of the Sufa 53 military project in Quneitra, calling it a violation of Syrian sovereignty and international law. SANA reported that the fortifications — including an 8-meter-wide road, 5-meter earth berms, trenches, and observation posts — breach the 1974 Disengagement Agreement that created a buffer zone between Israeli and Syrian forces.
Damascus has demanded international action to halt Israeli construction and withdraw from southern Syria, warning that military positions in the occupied territory threaten regional stability. The project reportedly began gradually in mid-2022 and accelerated in late 2024, with Syria's Sijil Center documenting the route extending from near Hader through Jabata al-Khashab.
Israel's Multi-Year Fortification Plan Accelerates
The Sufa 53 project began gradually inside the Quneitra buffer zone in mid-2022 but accelerated dramatically in late 2024. SANA reported the military infrastructure includes a roughly 8-meter-wide road, earth berms reaching approximately 5 meters high, defensive trenches, and observation posts. The construction extends beyond a single location.
Syria's Sijil Center documented that the project's route begins near Hader and passes through Jabata al-Khashab in the strategic Quneitra region. Reports also noted renewed excavation near Asha and other Israeli military movements in Quneitra and Daraa governorates, all monitored by the UN Disengagement Observer Force.
Damascus Calls for International Intervention and Israeli Withdrawal
Syria has demanded that international bodies take action against what it describes as illegal occupation and military fortification. SANA reported that Damascus called the construction a flagrant breach of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, which prohibits military activity in the buffer zone. Syria reaffirmed its right to full sovereignty over all occupied territory.
Syrian officials warned that Israeli military positions and incursions destabilize the entire region and violate fundamental principles of international law. The government has asked the UN and other international bodies to compel Israeli compliance with the 1974 agreement and international resolutions.
Qatar and Jordan Demand Compliance With International Agreements
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the completion of the Sufa 53 line, calling it a violation of Syrian sovereignty, international law, and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. Doha reaffirmed its support for Syria's territorial integrity and called on Israel to comply with UN resolutions and its international obligations.
Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs separately condemned Israel's resumption of violations in Quneitra, stating the actions breach international law and Syria's rights. Jordan urged international bodies to pressure Israel to end its occupation of Syrian territory and cease military construction in the demilitarized zone.
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