Israel launches military incursion into Syria amid UN condemnation
Summary
Israel’s military has entered southwestern Syria, setting up a checkpoint and firing shells, according to Syrian news. The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, condemned Israel’s actions as violations of Syria’s sovereignty and said a report on the issue will be submitted to the UN Security Council soon.Key Facts
- Israeli soldiers moved into villages in southwestern Syria and set up a checkpoint at Al-Ardah.
- Israeli forces dropped leaflets warning local residents not to block their vehicles.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Israel’s violations unacceptable and stressed respect for Syria’s independence and territory.
- Guterres is the first UN chief to visit Syria since 2009 and plans to visit the UN force monitoring the buffer zone.
- Since 2024, Israel has increased incursions into Syria, controlling areas in the buffer zone near the Golan Heights.
- Syria’s Foreign Minister demanded Israel withdraw from the buffer zone, calling the occupation a regional threat.
- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated Syria seeks a security agreement with Israel that could lead to peace without giving up the Golan Heights.
- UN urges removal of sanctions on Syria to help economic recovery, with reconstruction costs estimated at $216 billion.
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