No ceasefire with Syrian government, says another Druze leader
We have a statement by Hikmat al-Hijri, a top Druze leader in southern Syria, rejecting the reported ceasefire.
“We affirm the continuation of the fight until the entire territory of As-Suwayda Governorate is liberated,” the statement said.
“There is no agreement, negotiation, or mandate with the Syrian government.”
Israeli air attacks reported in Syria’s Deraa, Suwayda
We are getting reports of new Israeli air raids in the countryside of Deraa and Suwayda in Syria.
Syria says Israeli attacks part of policy to ‘ignite tension’
Syria’s Foreign Ministry condemned Israeli attacks on Damascus and Suwayda in the “strongest terms” as air strikes killed three people and wounded 34 others.
“The attack is part of a systematic Israeli policy to ignite tension and chaos and undermine security in Syria. The Israeli aggression represents a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and international humanitarian law,” a ministry statement said.
Syria holds Israel responsible for the escalation and reserves its “right to defend our land and people through international law”.
It called on the international community and the UN Security Council to take “urgent action” against repeated Israeli aggression.
