# Egypt condemns Israeli actions in southern Syria

> Egypt’s Foreign Ministry condemned the resumption of excavation and military construction in the Quneitra countryside as a violation of Syrian sovereignty. The statement also cited Israeli incursions elsewhere in southern Syria.

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- Published: 2026-10-06T17:11:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-07T00:49:23+03:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-05
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The statement was issued on October 5. Cairo reiterated calls to respect Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and to withdraw from occupied Syrian territory.

Egypt also called for compliance with the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement and international law. This report conveys Egypt’s official diplomatic statement, not independent field verification of the events.

## Data

### Foreign Ministry statement

Issues stated in Egypt’s Foreign Ministry statement dated October 5.

Methodology: This block records the statement and agreement it references; it is not presented as independent field confirmation.

| Fact | Reported finding |
|---|---|
| Statement date | 2026-10-05 |
| Location cited | Quneitra countryside and other areas in southern Syria |
| Agreement referenced | 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement |
| Egypt’s stated position | Respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity |

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## Sources

- [Egypt State Information Service, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs](<https://sis.gov.eg/en/media-center/news/egypt-condemns-repeated-israeli-violations-of-syrian-sovereignty/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-10-05)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:49:23+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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