In a recent statement, UN Secretary-General António Guterres demanded an immediate cessation of Israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian military infrastructure, describing them as “violations of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.This comes amidst a surge in Israeli military actions in Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime.
Guterres emphasized that the only military force allowed in the Golan Heights should be the UN peacekeeping mission, UNDOF. Israel has conducted an extensive bombing campaign, destroying significant portions of Syria’s military capabilities, including weapons depots, airfields, and naval assets, to prevent these resources from falling into extremist hands.
The UN’s plea reflects growing international concern over the potential destabilization of the region. The situation remains tense as the global community watches how the power vacuum in Syria will be addressed.