Israel's continued escalation of tensions with the interim government in Syria and its military operations under the pretext of protecting the Druze minority threaten to exacerbate conflicts in the Middle East.
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| Israel carried out airstrikes on the night of March 3 targeting a Syrian air defense battalion near the western coastal city of Tartus. (Source: TRT) |
Syrian state media reported that Israel carried out airstrikes overnight on March 3 targeting a Syrian air defense battalion near the western coastal city of Tartus.
An Israeli military spokesman confirmed that the IDF had attacked a military site in Qardaha, a town near the city of Tartus, adding that the airstrikes were in response to “recent developments in the area.”
Notably, on the same day, March 3, the Jerusalem Post quoted Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar as declaring that the new Syrian government led by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa is a "jihadist group not elected by the Syrian people."
Israeli officials have affirmed their country's determination to protect the Druze community in southern Syria, asserting that the new leadership in Damascus "has no right to initiate hostile actions against minorities, be they Druze, Kurds or others."
Faced with Israel's attitude, at the Arab League Summit held in Egypt on the evening of March 4, Syrian interim President al-Sharaa called on the international community to put pressure on Israel to "immediately" withdraw its troops from southern Syria.
On the same day, March 4, United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen strongly condemned Israel's military escalation in Syria, calling it "unacceptable and risking further destabilizing the already fragile situation and increasing tensions in the region."
According to him, Israel's move undermines efforts towards de-escalation, as well as sustainable political transition in accordance with the key principles of Security Council Resolution 2254 (2015).
Expressing “deep concern” over Israel’s continued violations of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement with Syria, Pedersen called on Israel to end its violations, fulfill its international obligations and refrain from unilateral measures that aggravate the conflict.
The UN official also urged all parties to respect Syria's sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity, adding that "constructive dialogue and strict adherence to international agreements and laws are essential for security in Syria and the region."
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