Jordan, Iraq and Egypt say Israeli strikes in Syria jeopardize regional stability
Israel struck Syrian forces and military vehicles as they approached the southern city of Sweida on Tuesday to restore stability after deadly clashes erupted in the region between the Druze sect and Bedouin tribes this week.
On Wednesday, Israel struck the entrance of the Syrian government's military headquarters in the capital, Damascus, as the Israeli prime minister and minister of defense said they were intervening to 'protect' the Druze, who mainly live in Suweida.
The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs condemned Israel's airstrikes, saying that they represent a dangerous escalation that jeopardizes Syria's stability and security.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Sufyan Qudah urged an immediate halt to the Israeli attacks, stressing the necessity of upholding Syria's sovereignty and saying that Syria's security is vital for regional stability.
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry said it 'strongly condemns the repeated military interventions carried out by the Israeli occupation authorities, which represent a flagrant violation of Syria's sovereignty, and a threat to the stability of the region.'
Egypt also condemned the Israeli strikes in Syria and Lebanon, stating that such violations will heighten tensions and contribute to instability in the region.
On Tuesday, Israel conducted strikes in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon's eastern region, resulting in the deaths of 12 people, according to Lebanese authorities. The Israeli military said that the attacks targeted the militant group Hezbollah.
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