Arab League Denounces Israeli Airstrikes on Syrian Territories

Brussels: The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Syria, including those targeting the General Staff Headquarters in Damascus and the vicinity of the Presidential Palace. According to Emirates News Agency, the Secretariat issued a statement describing the airstrikes as a violation of the sovereignty of an Arab state that is a member of both the Arab League and the United Nations. It stated that the attacks are a breach of international law and a disregard for the principles of the international system, labeling them as 'acts of aggression' that must not be tolerated or allowed to continue by the regional or international community. The statement further mentioned that the airstrikes aim to sow chaos in Syria, exploiting recent events in As-Suwayda Governorate. These events were condemned by Syrian authorities as 'disgraceful acts' and are currently under investigation, with commitments to hold perpetrators accountable. The Arab League expressed ful l solidarity with Syria in response to the Israeli attacks and urged the government to act swiftly to defuse tensions, address internal grievances through dialogue, and work toward national unity by including all components of the Syrian people within a national framework.