Syria’s President Warns Israeli Strikes Threaten Recovery
Syria’s leader condemns 500 Israeli air strikes. He urges withdrawal from occupied lands.
Key points
- Syria’s President cited 500 Israeli air strikes and 1,200 incursions.
- Al-Sharaa announced the return of 3.5 million refugees to Syria.
- The President insisted the Golan Heights remain Syrian territory.
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke at the UN General Assembly. He condemned Israeli military actions. These strikes threaten Syria’s fragile recovery from civil war.
Al-Sharaa called for Israeli withdrawal from Syrian territory. He described the current situation as dangerous. The new government aims to rebuild national stability.
Citing Heavy Military Pressure
The president listed specific incidents in his address. According to Al Jazeera English, he cited 500 air strikes. He also mentioned more than 1,200 incursions.
Al-Sharaa reported 300 detentions by Israeli forces. He rejected Israel’s attempts to impose facts on the ground. He argued these actions undermine regional peace.
Rebuilding After Civil War
Al-Sharaa said Syria has moved from crisis to opportunity. He noted that the bloodshed has stopped. The country is now focusing on reconstruction.
He highlighted the return of 3.5 million refugees. This return eases pressure on neighboring countries. Syria is also rebuilding its military and civilian institutions.
Dispute Over Golan Heights
The leader insisted the Golan Heights remain Syrian. He referenced the 1974 separation agreement. Colombia recently recognized Israel’s claim to the area.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Damascus in July. He called the occupation totally unacceptable. Al-Sharaa urged the world to uphold the 1974 deal.
