UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced concern about Israel’s airstrikes in southern Syria, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric stated Wednesday, because the UN chief condemned violence in opposition to civilians.
Guterrres “is alarmed by the continued escalation of violence in Suweida, a Druze-majority area, which has reportedly claimed the lives of hundreds of people, including civilians, and injured and displaced many more,” Dujarric instructed reporters.
“He unequivocally condemns all violence against civilians, including reports of arbitrary killings and acts that fan the flames of sectarian tensions and rob the people of Syria of their opportunity for peace and reconciliation after fourteen years of brutal conflict,” he added.
Extending his “heartfelt” condolences to all Syrians, Guterres reiterated his demand for an instantaneous de-escalation of violence and measures to revive calm and facilitate humanitarian entry.
Guterres “further condemns Israel’s escalatory airstrikes on Suweida, Daraa and in the center of Damascus, as well as reports of the IDF’s redeployment of forces in the Golan,” Dujarric stated, urging an instantaneous cessation of all violations of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Israel launched airstrikes Wednesday on Damascus, focusing on Syria’s Defense Ministry and areas close to the presidential palace.
The strikes got here as Israel resumed assaults in southern Syria’s Suwayda province, warning it should proceed until Syrian forces withdraw.
The Syrian military had deployed troops to the realm to revive order after clashes between armed Druze and Bedouin teams killed at the very least 30 folks.
The Israeli military claims the operations are to guard the Druze minority.
Source: www.anews.com.tr