Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 18888
Golan Heights: Syria
Tabled: 10 December 2024
Answered: 17 December 2024
Named DayQuestion
Jon Trickett
Labour — Normanton 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 FalconerOur 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.