UN Briefing: Israeli Actions in Syria Threaten Stability and Peace

Israeli Actions in Syria

• ⚠️ The UN has been regularly briefed on Israeli violations of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and Syria.
• 🎯 The IDF has publicly confirmed building multiple positions in the area of separation on the Golan and indicated intentions to stay in Syria long-term.
• 💥 Recent Israeli air strikes, including those on Damascus and Homs, reportedly resulted in civilian casualties and were condemned as violations of international law and Syrian sovereignty.
• 💬 Israeli officials have described these strikes as a warning, stating Israel will not allow Syria to become a threat to its security interests.

Threat to Syrian Stability and Transition

• 📉 These actions on the ground are described as difficult to reverse and threaten Syria's fragile political transition.
• ⚖️ The UN Security Council has reaffirmed its commitment to Syria's sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity.
• 🕊️ Short-term security actions should not derail prospects for a peace agreement and long-term stability between Syria and Israel.

Path to Regional Peace and Security

• 🌱 Syria's opportunities to stabilize after 14 years of conflict must be supported and protected.
• 🤝 For both Syrians and Israelis, supporting Syria's stabilization is presented as the only way to achieve regional peace and security.
• 🌍 Syria is at a crossroads, deserving a chance to work towards an inclusive political transition, revive its economy, and contribute to regional stability.