Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq condemn Israel's seizure of Syrian land near Golan Heights
Arab nations criticise Israeli actions amidst escalating strikes across Syria
Doha, Riyadh, and Baghdad have denounced Israel's recent land grab in Syria near the occupied Golan Heights, with Israeli forces advancing into the buffer zone following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad's government.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry labelled the incursion a "dangerous development" and a violation of Syria’s sovereignty and international law. The statement added that Israel's actions could exacerbate violence and tension in the region.
Saudi Arabia echoed these sentiments, calling the move a continuation of Israel’s disregard for international rules and an impediment to Syria's recovery. Iraq similarly criticised the incursion as a "grave violation" and urged the United Nations Security Council to take decisive action.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the occupation of the buffer zone, calling the Golan Heights Israel’s territory "for eternity." The recent incursion reportedly follows intensified Israeli air strikes across Syria targeting military assets in key locations, including Damascus, Homs, and Latakia.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claims Israel has conducted over 100 strikes in Syria since Sunday, aiming to dismantle military capabilities linked to the former regime. However, the UN has deemed Israel's actions a violation of the 1974 disengagement agreement.
Despite condemnation from Arab nations and the UN, Israel maintains its measures are "limited and temporary," citing security threats near the border.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
