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Saudi Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Suwayda cleared of tribal fighters as Syrian forces implement ceasefire
DAMASCUS — The Syrian Interior Ministry announced that the city of Suwayda has been cleared of tribal fighters and that clashes within the city have come to a halt following the implementation of a nationwide ceasefire agreement. 'Following intensive efforts by the Ministry of Interior to implement the ceasefire agreement — after the deployment of its forces in the northern and western areas of Suwayda province — the city of Suwayda has been cleared of all tribal fighters, and clashes within the city's neighborhoods have been brought to a halt,' said ministry spokesperson Nour al-Din al-Baba, according to the state-run SANA news agency. The announcement came after the Syrian presidency declared a comprehensive and immediate ceasefire in the southern province, where armed clashes erupted on July 13 between Bedouin Arab tribes and local Druze militias. Violence in the region escalated rapidly, with Israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian military positions and infrastructure in Damascus. Israel cited the protection of Druze communities as justification for the strikes. Most Druze leaders in Syria, however, have publicly rejected foreign interference, emphasizing their commitment to national unity and the sovereignty of the Syrian state. The situation in Suwayda unfolded amid broader changes in the country's political landscape. Following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime in December and his flight to Russia, the long-standing Baath Party rule — in power since 1963 — effectively ended. In January, a new transitional administration led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa was formed. Since then, Israel has declared the 1974 Disengagement Agreement void and intensified its military operations inside Syria. — Agencies
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar, Arab and Islamic nations reaffirm support for Syria's security, unity and sovereignty
Foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Egypt held over the past two days extensive discussions regarding developments in Syria. The talks took place in the context of a united position and joint efforts to support the Syrian government in rebuilding the sisterly country on foundations that ensure its security, stability, unity, sovereignty, and the rights of all its citizens. The ministers affirmed, in a joint statement, their support for Syria's security, unity, stability, and sovereignty, and their rejection of all foreign interventions in its internal affairs. They welcomed the agreement reached to end the crisis in As-Suwayda Governorate and emphasised the necessity of its implementation to safeguard Syria's unity and its citizens, prevent bloodshed, and ensure the protection of civilians, as well as the sovereignty of the state and the rule of law. They also welcomed the commitment of the Syrian President HE Ahmad Al Sharaa to hold accountable all those responsible for violations against Syrian citizens in As-Suwayda, and supported all efforts to restore security and uphold the rule of law and state authority across As-Suwayda and all Syrian territory, while rejecting violence, sectarianism, incitement, and attempts to stir up division and hatred. The ministers condemned repeated Israeli attacks against the Syrian Arab Republic, and rejected them as blatant violations of international law and egregious assaults on Syria's sovereignty. These attacks undermine Syria's security, stability, unity, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens, and obstruct the government's efforts to build a new Syria that meets the aspirations and choices of its brotherly people. They stressed that Syria's security and stability are essential pillars of regional peace and a shared priority. The joint statement also called on the international community to support the Syrian government in the rebuilding process, and urged the UN Security Council to fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities by ensuring the full withdrawal of Israel from occupied Syrian territories, halting all hostile Israeli actions against Syria and interference in its affairs, and enforcing Resolution 2766 and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Iran, Syria Corner Israel At UNSC Over Damascus Strikes
During a high-stakes UN Security Council meeting on Middle East tensions, top officials from the United Nations, Iran, and Syria strongly condemned Israel's recent airstrikes in Damascus. UN Under-Secretary-General Mohamed Khaled Khiari accused Israel of violating Syrian sovereignty and urged both nations to uphold the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. The Iranian envoy denounced Israel's actions as unjustified and illegal under international law. Syria's representative rejected Israel's pretexts, calling the strikes an extension of occupation policies aimed at destabilizing the country. The unified condemnation comes amid rising Druze-Bedouin unrest and a fragile ceasefire in southern Syria.#IsraelSyriaConflict #UNSecurityCouncil #DamascusStrikes #MiddleEastTensions #IranSyriaUN #DruzeUnrest #InternationalLaw #CeasefireViolation
ILoveQatar.net
3 days ago
- Politics
- ILoveQatar.net
Qatar and Arab nations issue joint statement in support of Syria
Foreign ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Republic of Turkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Iraq, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Kuwait, the Republic of Lebanon, and the Arab Republic of Egypt held over the past two days extensive discussions regarding developments in Syria. The talks took place in the context of a united position and joint efforts to support the Syrian government in rebuilding the sisterly country on foundations that ensure its security, stability, unity, sovereignty, and the rights of all its citizens. The ministers affirmed, in a joint statement, their support for Syria's security, unity, stability, and sovereignty, and their rejection of all foreign interventions in its internal affairs. They welcomed the agreement reached to end the crisis in As-Suwayda Governorate and emphasized the necessity of its implementation to safeguard Syria's unity and its citizens, prevent bloodshed, and ensure the protection of civilians, as well as the sovereignty of the state and the rule of law. They also welcomed the commitment of H.E. the Syrian President Ahmad Al Sharaa to hold accountable all those responsible for violations against Syrian citizens in As-Suwayda, and supported all efforts to restore security and uphold the rule of law and state authority across As-Suwayda and all Syrian territory, while rejecting violence, sectarianism, incitement, and attempts to stir up division and hatred. The ministers condemned repeated Israeli attacks against the Syrian Arab Republic, and rejected them as blatant violations of international law and egregious assaults on Syria's sovereignty. These attacks undermine Syria's security, stability, unity, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens, and obstruct the government's efforts to build a new Syria that meets the aspirations and choices of its brotherly people. They stressed that Syria's security and stability are essential pillars of regional peace and a shared priority. The joint statement also called on the international community to support the Syrian government in the rebuilding process, and urged the UN Security Council to fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities by ensuring the full withdrawal of Israel from occupied Syrian territories, halting all hostile Israeli actions against Syria and interference in its affairs, and enforcing Resolution 2766 and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.
Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar, Islamic nationsreaffirm full support for Syria's security, unity and sovereignty
QNA Doha Foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Egypt held extensive discussions over the past two days ondevelopments in Syria. The talks took place in the context of a united position and joint efforts to support the Syrian government in rebuilding the sisterly country on foundations that ensure its security, stability, unity, sovereignty, and the rights of its citizens. The ministers affirmed, in a joint statement, their support for Syria's security, unity, stability, and sovereignty, and their rejection of all foreign interventions in its internal affairs. They welcomed the agreement reached to end the crisis in As-Suwayda Governorate and emphasised the necessity of its implementation to safeguard Syria's unity and its citizens, prevent bloodshed, and ensure the protection of civilians, as well as the sovereignty of the state and the rule of law. They also welcomed the commitment of the Syrian President HE Ahmad Al Sharaa to hold accountable all those responsible for violations against Syrian citizens in As-Suwayda, supported all efforts to restore security and uphold the rule of law and state authority across As-Suwayda and Syrian territory, while rejecting violence, sectarianism, incitement, and attempts to stir up division and hatred. The ministers condemned repeated Israeli attacks against the Syrian Arab Republic, and rejected them as blatant violations of international law and egregious assaults on Syria's sovereignty. These attacks undermine Syria's security, stability, unity, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens, and obstruct the government's efforts to build a new Syria that meets the aspirations and choices of its brotherly people. They stressed that Syria's security and stability are essential pillars of regional peace and a shared priority. The joint statement also called on the international community to support the Syrian government in the rebuilding process, and urged the UN Security Council to fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities by ensuring the full withdrawal of Israel from occupied Syrian territories, halting all hostile Israeli actions against Syria and interference in its affairs, and enforcing Resolution 2766 and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.
