The European Union says Israel cannot modify its borders using military force.
The EU's foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, said she does not recognize Israeli sovereignty over any territory occupied since 1967, after the Six-Day War. "You cannot change borders by military force. It's a dangerous idea. International norms must be respected," Mogherini said on Tuesday (16), alluding to the Israeli regime.
HispanTV - The EU's foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, said she does not recognize Israel's sovereignty over any territory occupied since 1967, after the Six-Day War. "You cannot change borders by military force. It's a dangerous idea. International norms must be respected," Mogherini said on Tuesday (16), alluding to the Israeli regime.
The statements were made during a debate with MEPs in Strasbourg. The diplomat reiterated her rejection of the United States' illegal move to recognize Israel's alleged sovereignty over the Golan Heights, which belong to Syria.
"The EU's position regarding the status of the Golan Heights has not changed. In line with international law and UN Security Council resolutions 242 and 497, the European Union does not recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights," he emphasized.
The recognition of the Golan Heights as Israeli territory isolated the US government internationally, as governments and political forces from all sides denounced the measure as violating international law.
Most of the Golan Heights were occupied by Israel in the Six-Day War in 1967. The Tel Aviv regime incorporated the Golan Heights into its legal system in 1981, which implies their de facto annexation despite the rejection of the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council.