The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack carried out by Israeli occupation forces on the town of Beit Jinn in the Damascus countryside of the Syrian Arab Republic. In its official statement, the Kingdom affirmed its categorical rejection of all forms of repeated Israeli violations targeting Syrian territory, which constitute an attempt to destabilize the security and stability of Syria and the entire region.
Background of Israeli attacks on Syria
This attack is part of a long series of Israeli airstrikes inside Syrian territory since the outbreak of the Syrian crisis in 2011. These attacks openly target what Israel describes as military sites and facilities belonging to Iran and its allied militias, such as the Lebanese Hezbollah. Israel considers the Iranian military presence in Syria a direct threat to its national security and seeks, through these strikes, to prevent the transfer of advanced weapons to Hezbollah and to hinder the construction of Iranian military bases near its borders, particularly in the occupied Golan Heights.
Strategic importance and regional influence
These attacks are particularly significant given their impact on the complex regional landscape. They not only constitute a violation of the sovereignty of a UN member state, but also fuel what is known as a “proxy war” or “shadow war” between Israel and Iran on Syrian soil. The Saudi position, reflecting a broader Arab stance, views these attacks as a factor that exacerbates the situation in a country already suffering the ravages of a protracted war, and hinders political efforts aimed at achieving stability. The Saudi position also highlights a growing concern that Syria could become an open arena for settling regional and international scores, threatening the security of neighboring countries and the stability of the entire Middle East.
Call for international action
In its statement, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reiterated its demand that the international community, and in particular the permanent members of the Security Council, assume their responsibilities and address these repeated Israeli violations of Syrian sovereignty. It stressed the necessity of implementing all relevant international resolutions and laws, including Security Council resolutions that affirm Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. This call reflects an understanding that the absence of a firm international stance encourages Israel to continue its practices that violate international law, threaten regional peace and security, and exacerbate the suffering of the brotherly Syrian people.
