Syria condemns Israeli incursions, rejects Iran's use of its territory

Syria has condemned recent Israeli attacks and incursions into its territory, urging the United Nations and the international community to intervene and halt these violations. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani stated that Syria rejects the use of its territory by Iran for settling disputes or as a platform for attacks, while also expressing support for dialogue and enhanced security and economic cooperation with neighboring Arab states.

The Arab Parliament, in its Eighth Conference, reaffirmed its support for Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity, security, and stability, condemning repeated Israeli attacks. The conference's final communiqué stressed the importance of protecting the sovereignty of Arab states and condemned Iranian attacks on several Arab countries.

In a surprising development, Damascus disclosed that Foreign Affairs Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani met with an Israeli delegation in Paris under indirect American auspices. These discussions focused on issues related to southern Syria and the potential withdrawal from the Golan Heights, aiming to reactivate the 1974 ceasefire agreement. The talks also addressed the situation in southern Syria, including security unrest and regional actors' attempts to exploit tensions, as well as humanitarian and security concerns like refugee issues and drug trafficking.