L’ONU appelle l’entité sioniste à cesser « immédiatement » ses attaques contre la Syrie
Summary of Recent Developments in Syria-Israel Tensions
On Saturday, Geir Pedersen, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, urged Israel to immediately halt its military attacks on Syrian territory, following new strikes in Damascus by the Israeli army on Friday evening. In his statement, Pedersen strongly condemned the ongoing violations of Syria’s sovereignty, specifically referencing the airstrikes in Damascus and other cities.
Pedersen’s remarks emphasized the need for Israel to cease its military actions that endanger Syrian civilians and to respect international law as well as Syria’s sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, and independence. He expressed concern over the repeated aggressions and outlined that such actions are detrimental to regional stability.
The Secretary-General of the UN, Antonio Guterres, also condemned these violations. On Friday, his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, reiterated the call for Israel to stop these attacks, citing the need to uphold Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. This was particularly relevant in light of a recent strike near the presidential palace in Damascus that Guterres classified as a severe infraction.
The Syrian presidency responded to these developments by characterizing the Israeli strike as a "dangerous escalation." These remarks are consistent with previous criticisms directed at Israel for its operations within Syrian borders. Just a week earlier, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the Secretary-General of the Arab League, had condemned Israel’s ongoing military actions, expressing concern that such behavior aims to destabilize the region further.
This escalation of hostilities leads to increasing tensions in an already complicated geopolitical climate. It highlights the delicate balance of power in the Middle East and underscores the urgency of diplomatic interventions to restore peace and prevent further violence.
