UAE joins Arab ministers in condemning Israeli strikes, backing Syria

Foreign ministers from 11 Arab nations, including the UAE, have expressed unified support for Syria’s sovereignty while strongly condemning the recent Israeli attacks, calling them a violation of international law.

In a joint statement issued after two days of intensive consultations, the foreign ministers of the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon and Egypt reaffirmed their backing for Syria’s stability, unity and the rights of all its citizens. The talks were held to address the latest developments in Syria, particularly the recent unrest in Suweida.

The ministers welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached in Suweida and emphasised the need for its full implementation to preserve national unity, prevent further violence and uphold the rule of law. They also voiced support for President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s commitment to hold those responsible for attacks in the predominantly Druze city accountable.

They emphasised that such actions — referring to Israel’s attacks — threaten the country’s security and hinder reconstruction efforts.

The ministers called on the international community to assist Syria in its reconstruction process and urged the United Nations Security Council to act on its responsibilities by enforcing Israeli withdrawal from occupied Syrian territories and upholding relevant resolutions, including Resolution 2766 and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.