Regional foreign ministers urge respect for Syria’s sovereignty
The foreign ministers of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt and Turkiye have issued a joint statement after holding talks on the situation in Syria.
Describing Israel’s strikes on the country as a “flagrant violation of international law”, they expressed support for “Syria’s security, unity, stability, and sovereignty”, and rejected “all foreign interference in its affairs”.
The ministers also welcomed the ceasefire deal that was reached in Suwayda, which they said must be respected in a way that “spares Syrian bloodshed and ensures the protection of civilians” and the rule of law.
“Syria’s security and stability constitute a cornerstone of regional security and stability and a shared priority”, the statement reads.
Syria’s president thanks Qatari, Saudi and Turkish leaders for support
Ahmed al-Sharaa has reiterated that his government “remains committed to protecting” Syrians of all sects amid recent sectarian violence.
In a readout of his talks with the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye today, Syria’s SANA news agency said the Syrian president also said this week’s violence is the result of “arms proliferation and foreign interference”.
Al-Sharaa said Syria is committed ” to hold accountable all those who break the law and refuse to submit to the authority of the state, in order to preserve the unity of the country and safeguard the dignity and security of citizens”, SANA said.
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Israeli air strike hits vicinity of Syria’s Suwayda: Report
Israel has carried out an air strike in the vicinity of Syria’s Suwayda, Syrian state news agency SANA said on Thursday.
These strikes come despite a new ceasefire deal struck after four days of clashes between Druze armed groups, Bedouin tribes and government forces that have left hundreds dead.
Four people killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon
At least two people have been killed after an Israeli drone strike on the town of Qabrikha in Lebanon, after one woman succumbed to her injuries, the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Public Health, said.
The latest deaths come after two people were killed in Israeli raids on the town of Naqoura and the Toul-Kafour highway.
