Syria accuses Israel of fresh incursions, urges UN action over alleged sovereignty violations

Syria has condemned what it called new Israeli attacks and military incursions into its territory, urging the United Nations and the international community to intervene against what it described as repeated violations of its sovereignty.

According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the Syrian Foreign Ministry said Israeli forces entered areas in the southern provinces of Quneitra and Daraa and carried out shelling, causing fear among civilians. Damascus said the actions violated international law, the UN Charter and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement that governs the ceasefire line in the occupied Golan Heights.

The ministry said the continued Israeli operations were undermining efforts to restore security and stability in Syria, worsening civilian suffering and increasing regional tensions. It called on the UN and global community to take steps to stop what it described as ongoing Israeli violations and ensure compliance with the 1974 agreement.

Israel seized most of the Golan Heights from Syria during the 1967 Middle East war and later annexed the territory in 1981, a move rejected by most of the international community.

During former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s rule, Israel carried out hundreds of air strikes inside Syria, saying the operations targeted Iranian military infrastructure and weapons transfers linked to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Since Assad’s government was toppled earlier this year, Syrian authorities have repeatedly accused Israel of exploiting the political transition by expanding air strikes and conducting ground operations near the demilitarized zone in southern Syria. Israeli officials have said the measures are intended to prevent hostile groups from establishing positions near Israel’s border and to protect national security.

Meanwhile, the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments conference expressed support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, condemning repeated Israeli attacks on Syrian territory.

In its final statement issued after a meeting at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, the conference said protecting the sovereignty and stability of Arab states remained a key priority. It also condemned attacks on Syria and Lebanon, called for stronger Arab coordination, and reaffirmed support for Palestinian rights, describing the Palestinian issue as central to the Arab world.

Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi called for greater unity and cooperation among Arab nations to address growing regional challenges.