The Gulf states have strongly condemned a series of Israeli airstrikes in Syria, escalating tensions in the already volatile Middle East region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in discussions with United States President-elect Donald Trump, focusing on Syria and other critical regional issues.
During their talks, Netanyahu highlighted that Israeli operations across Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen, and Syria have significantly diminished Iran's influence over the past year. He emphasized that while Israel has no intention of directly confronting Syria, its future policies will adapt to the evolving situation on the ground.
In recent days, Israel launched multiple intensive airstrikes targeting former military arsenals in Syria. Key targets included missile bases near Zama, weapons warehouses in rural Tartus, radar installations at Deir al-Zour Military Airport, and munitions depots in Rural Damascus. These operations aim to prevent the transfer of weapons from Syria to Hezbollah, ensuring regional stability. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties resulting from these strikes.
The Gulf states' condemnation underscores the fragile balance of power in the region and the international community's concern over the potential for further conflict. As Middle Eastern dynamics continue to shift, all eyes remain on the actions of major players like Israel and the responses from neighboring nations.
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Gulf states condemn Israel's Syria strikes, Golan settlement plans
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