Afghanistan, Sept. 12 -- Saudi Arabia has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Israeli-occupied Syrian territory, describing it as an "illegal entry" and a clear violation of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In a statement issued Saturday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said Netanyahu's visit to the occupied areas of southern Syria represented a breach of international law and reiterated the kingdom's support for Syria's unity, independence and territorial integrity.
The condemnation came after Netanyahu visited the occupied Mount Hermon area on Wednesday alongside Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. During the visit, Netanyahu claimed Israel had established "absolute control" over a security zone str...