Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 18888

Golan Heights: Syria

Tabled: 10 December 2024
Answered: 17 December 2024
Named Day

Question

Jon Trickett

LabourNormanton and Hemsworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government recognises the Golan Heights as Syrian territory.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer
Our position remains clear: The Golan Heights are occupied territory and we do not recognise Israel's annexation of them. We continue to call on Israel and all actors to uphold their obligations to peace, stability and security under international law.