Speaking in Damascus, Syrian Information Minister Omran al-Zoubi insisted that his government considers Israel’s recent attacks a violation of the 1974 ceasefire, and that as a result they reserve the right to attack the Israeli-occupied portion of the Golan Heights at any time.
Zoubi went on to repeat allegations from Syrian officials that Israel is backing the rebels, and accused them of allowing the rebels to operate along the demilitarized zone with impunity.
The comments likely reflect Israel’s own statements saying they didn’t think Syria would dare retaliate for being attacked. The rebels have criticized Assad for allowing the attacks without retaliating, and such comments are more about putting on a good show of “standing up” to the Israeli attacks than actually a reflection of policy plans.
Israel kept part of the Golan Heights after the 1974 truce, and annexed it in 1981, though the annexation is not generally accepted internationally. In February, Israel issued permits to begin extracting oil from the territory.
Syria had been in talks with the previous Israeli government to see the return of the heights in part of a long-term peace deal. Such a deal seems remote now, and Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah suggested last week Syria would give him more arms in retaliation for the Israeli attack, and Hezbollah would help in retaking Golan. With so much of Syria’s military caught up in the civil war, of course, it is highly unlikely any such attacks on Golan will occur.
Every nation in the area have the right to attack Israel.., one way or other they being attacked daily by israel-USA which supports, safeguard Israel and supporting terrorism around any and every country in the region.., Syrian barbarians are the newest one.., so it shouldn't be a surprise if one day Syria attacked Israel or even turkey.., that is to say if the present Turkish government ever com to its senses.
For any logically (rather than ideologically) thinking person, it is clear that Israel is behind that war in Syria. Even though most of the money and weapons are supplied by the Sunni governed countries, like Saudi Arabia, Kuweit, Bahrein, Emirates,… which fear the Shiite country Iran. And it is very clear that those Sunni countries like Saudi Arabia,… are supporting Israel and the US since their monarchistic dictatorships are based only on the support of the USA and Israel. Without that, their people would have removed their fascist governments already. I'm not sure those "rebels" are smart enough to recognize for whose interests they are being exploited.
Ditz…
Israel is 'on notice'… If Israel "dares" to strike again, the consequences have been laid out. It's up to Israel now…
Assad and Syria don't need to "talk"…unlike your fat, ugly mouth…
A golden opportunity to get back the Golan Heights, call a cease fire in this civil war and join forces for a grand battle against Israel.
after iran is done cleaning up our al qaeda mercenaries from syria, i hope they help lebanon and syria expel the racist israelis from the sheba farms and golan heights and return the water resources to the people of syria and lebanon
what nerve – Israel pumping out oil on land that belongs to Syria. But really it's no surprise. Look at who you're dealing with here. The only people who have to pretend to care are the MSM outlets in the US, UK, western Europe. Real people with morals would cheer an attack on Israel – long been begging to be slapped down and put in their place, once and for all.
Of course Syria reserves the right to attack the Golan Heights it belongs to Syria by international law. It was taken by force,stolen, by Israel in 1967. They have a right to their own land.