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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Navy information leak to Pakistan: Udupi police arrest another accused Hirendra Kumar from Gujarat
Udupi: The Udupi police have arrested another accused in connection with a case involving employees of a Malpe–Cochin Shipyard limited allegedly sharing confidential information related to the Indian Navy with Pakistan in exchange for money.
The arrested accused has been identified as Hirendra Kumar, alias Bharat Kumar Khadayata (34), a resident of Kailas Nagar in Ananda taluk of Gujarat.
With this arrest, the total number of accused arrested in the case has risen to three. Earlier, on November 21, police arrested Rohit and Santri, both hailing from Uttar Pradesh. They are currently in judicial custody.
According to the police, Rohit and Santri were working in a joint venture company operating at the Malpe Shipyard.
A case was registered at the Malpe Police Station after it was found that confidential details, including a list of Indian Navy ship numbers and other sensitive information, were allegedly shared with Pakistan through WhatsApp, leading to illegal monetary gains.
Hirendra Kumar was arrested on December 21 by a team led by Karkala Sub-Division Assistant Superintendent of Police Harsha Priyamvada, the investigating officer in the case. Police stated that the accused had allegedly procured a mobile SIM card in his name for a fee and handed it over to the other accused for use in the illegal activity.
He was produced before the court, and further investigation is underway, police officials said.
