ALWAGHT- According to the Associated Press, Syria's interim government sent identical letters to the UN Security Council and the Secretary-General, calling on "Israel" to halt its attacks on Syria and withdraw from the occupied territories.
Syria's interim government has urged the UN Security Council (UNSC) to take action against "Israel," demanding an end to its attacks on Syrian territory and its withdrawal from northern areas in violation of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. This appeal, reported by the Associated Press, was made through identical letters addressed to the UNSC and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres by Syria’s UN Ambassador Koussay Aldahhak, who emphasized acting on instructions from the current government.
Earlier in the week, Ambassador Aldahhak called on the UNSC and the UN Secretary-General to prevent "Israel" from exploiting Syria's transitional period. He highlighted the Israeli regime's ongoing aggression and called for immediate international intervention to halt the violations. Syria’s appeals underline the urgency of addressing what they see as a calculated expansion of Israeli occupation during the country’s turnover period.
The Israeli occupation has reportedly extended its control over the entire Golan region and nine towns in the southern Damascus countryside, positioning forces just 20 km from the capital. Additionally, Israel has launched approximately 300 strikes targeting Syrian military infrastructure, significantly degrading the country’s air force and air defenses, which have been unable to respond effectively to the attacks.
Despite the political transition in Syria, Ambassador Aldahhak, appointed under the previous government of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, continues to represent Syria at the UN. Meanwhile, Damascus-based officials such as Foreign Minister Bassam al-Sabbagh and Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali are working with the transitional government to finalize the handover process. This coordination reflects an effort to maintain state functions amidst the ongoing challenges.
