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Khaleej Times
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
UAE condemns Israeli escalation in Syria, welcomes Suwayda ceasefire
The UAE has condemned the Israeli escalation in Syria and welcomed the ceasefire announcement in Suwayda, while affirming support for Syria's stability and territorial unity. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasised the importance of de-escalation and the protection of civilians, while expressing its support for efforts aimed at restoring security and stability in the region. The UAE also strongly condemned the dangerous escalation in southern Syria and vehemently denounced the Israeli airstrikes on the region, affirming its complete rejection of violations of Syria's sovereignty and threats to its security and stability. The authority reiterated in its statement the UAE's steadfast position in supporting Syria's stability and sovereignty over its entire territory, standing by Syrians, and supporting all endeavors aimed at achieving their aspirations for security, peace, a dignified life, peaceful coexistence, and development.
LBCI
27-06-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
President Aoun condemns Israeli strikes on South Lebanon, urges international action
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun condemned the Israeli escalation targeting the areas of Nabatieh and Iqlim al-Tuffah, as well as civilians in those regions, denouncing Israel's continued violations of Lebanese sovereignty and the November ceasefire agreement. He noted that 'Israel continues to blatantly disregard regional and international calls to halt violence and escalation in the region,' stressing that such actions require a firm international response to put an end to these attacks, which undermine efforts to stabilize Lebanon and other countries in the region.
Zawya
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Egyptian, Turkish Presidents warn against Middle East sliding into widespread chaos
CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed the ongoing Israeli escalation in the region The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the two presidents emphasised that this escalatory approach could have disastrous repercussions for the region in a way that may slide into widespread chaos. They stressed the need for an immediate cessation of military operations and a return to negotiations between the United States and Iran, through Omani mediation, as the only way to reach a peaceful solution to the ongoing crisis. El-Sisi underscored the need to adopt a comprehensive approach that addresses all security concerns related to nuclear non-proliferation in the region.
LBCI
23-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
FM Rajji meets US Ambassador to discuss South Lebanon escalation and UNIFIL renewal
Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji met with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Lisa Johnson to discuss the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, ongoing efforts to halt the continued Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon, and the issue of renewing the mandate of the international peacekeeping forces operating in the south.
Asharq Al-Awsat
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Israeli Escalation Raises Tensions as Lebanon Prepares to Hold Municipal Elections in South
Lebanon fears that Israeli military escalation could undermine municipal elections scheduled for Saturday in the southern provinces of Nabatieh and South Lebanon, after two days of heavy bombardment raised concerns among voters. Israeli strikes on Monday and Tuesday targeted areas across the South, fueling anxiety among displaced residents who had planned to return to their villages to vote. A Lebanese ministerial source told Asharq Al-Awsat the latest escalation, particularly Tuesday's shelling of towns beyond the immediate border area, appears to be 'an attempt by Israel to disrupt voter turnout by heightening tension and fear.' The source added that the strikes seemed aimed at 'blocking efforts to restore normal life to the South and to undermine a sense of safety through the electoral process.' Lebanon will press ahead with municipal elections in the South this weekend despite the spike in Israeli attacks, Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar said on Tuesday, reaffirming that the state would not compromise on its sovereignty. The elections in the South will conclude the polls that have been held over the past three weeks. 'The Lebanese state has made its decision clear there will be no bargaining over our sovereignty in the South,' Hajjar told reporters after chairing a meeting to oversee preparations for the polls. Authorities are in contact with international actors to halt Israeli violations during the electoral period, he said, amid fears that security tensions could deter voter turnout or delay ballot counting. 'Israeli aggression and violations continue, and parts of the South remains occupied,' Hajjar said. 'But from the President to the Prime Minister and the Interior Ministry, we are engaged in all necessary diplomatic efforts to stop these violations, especially during the elections, through to the vote count and announcement of results.' Hajjar expressed hope that talks with member states of the ceasefire committee would help secure a calm election day. 'We are not waiting for guarantees,' he said, 'but we are determined to hold these elections and to assert our presence and sovereignty in this dear part of our land.'
