Arab and Islamic solidarity with Syria.. Condemnations of Israeli airstrikes on the military airport in Idlib
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Al-Budaiwi, expressed his strongest condemnation and rejection of the raids carried out by Israeli occupation forces, which targeted the Abu al-Dhaher military airport in the Idlib province of Syria.
In a statement, Al-Budaiwi said that the Israeli occupation’s brazen targeting of Syrian territory constitutes an unacceptable violation of its sovereignty and the sanctity of its land, and runs counter to international rules and norms that prohibit interference in the sovereignty of states. He emphasized that the continuation of such practices would exacerbate tensions and escalation, undermining regional and international efforts aimed at achieving security and stability in the region. He called on the international community to assume its responsibilities and take a firm stance against these violations, working to halt Israeli occupation attacks on Syrian territory to preserve its security and stability. Al-Budaiwi reaffirmed the GCC states’ solidarity with the Arab Republic of Syria, its sovereignty, and the integrity of its territory.
For its part, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation of the Israeli raids. In a statement, it said: “The Kingdom stresses its rejection of this blatant aggression and reiterates its call on the international community to put an end to Israel’s violations of international laws and norms. It also reaffirms its solidarity with the Arab Republic of Syria and its support for all measures that safeguard its sovereignty, preserve the integrity and unity of its territory, and achieve security and stability for the brotherly Syrian people.”
For its part, the United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the Israeli raids, emphasizing its complete rejection of the violation of Syria’s sovereignty and the threat to its security and stability. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed in a statement the UAE’s steadfast position supporting Syria’s stability and its sovereignty over its entire territory, and its standing by the side of the brotherly Syrian people.
Egypt condemned the Israeli raids, considering them a blatant violation of Syria’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, and a clear breach of international law and the UN Charter. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Cairo’s complete rejection of the continued violations of Syrian territory by the occupation, stressing the necessity for the international community to assume its responsibilities in ending the occupation’s repeated violations and halting the policy of imposing facts on the ground by force, thereby helping to contain the successive escalation cycles witnessed in the region.
Turkey also strongly condemned the Israeli raids, affirming that they constitute a violation of Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. Pakistan also strongly condemned the “unjustified” attack. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry stated that “these provocative acts constitute a blatant violation of international law and will further undermine peace and stability in the region.” The statement added that “Pakistan expresses its firm solidarity with the brotherly Syrian people and reiterates its full support for the sovereignty of the Arab Republic of Syria and the integrity of its territory, as well as the achievement of peace and prosperity therein.”
In a related development, the Muslim World League strongly condemned the Israeli occupation’s raids. The League’s Secretary-General, Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, said in a statement that this aggression represents a violation of international laws and norms and an infringement on the sovereignty, resources, and capabilities of the Arab Republic of Syria. Al-Issa affirmed complete solidarity with the Arab Republic of Syria against any threats to its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its people.
