United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns recent air strikes by Israel on various regions in Syria, expressing concern over the impact on the Druze minority and regional stability.
UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Israel's air strikes on Syria, which targeted areas including Suweida, Daraa, and central Damascus.
The strikes come amid tensions surrounding the protection of the Druze minority in the region following recent clashes.The condemnation was expressed through a statement from Guterres's spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, who also mentioned the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) redeployment of forces in the Golan area.
This development adds to the escalating tensions and military activities in the already volatile region.Guterres emphasized that these escalatory actions by Israel are detrimental to the peace process and further destabilize an already tense situation in Syria and the broader Middle East.
The international community's focus remains on de-escalation efforts and preserving the safety of all communities within Syria, including the Druze minority, amid rising geopolitical tensions.