Sharaa condemns ‘Israel’s’ attacks on Syria at UN
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa highlighted Syria’s recovery and condemned ‘Israel’s’ military actions in Syria during his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.
“A year ago, I stood before you representing my people for the first time,” al-Sharaa said. “Last year I said Syria came back. Today, I say Syria is rising.”
Al-Sharaa said Syria had moved “from a crisis to an opportunity,” citing what he described as progress in reconstruction and recovery following years of conflict.
He said Syria had begun rebuilding its institutions, working to bring weapons under state control, combating drug trafficking and advancing transitional justice.
He also pointed to efforts to lift international sanctions and establish new international partnerships as part of Syria’s recovery.
Al-Sharaa condemns ‘Israel’s’ attacks
Al-Sharaa condemned ‘Israel’s’ military operations in Syria, saying they had included hundreds of airstrikes and incursions.
“There have been 500 airstrikes, more than 1,200 incursions, and 300 detentions,” he said.
“This is at odds with the orientation we’re seeing at global level. It is reminiscent of an era that we thought was long gone,” al-Sharaa added.
He called for the withdrawal of ‘Israeli’ forces and urged adherence to the 1974 separation of forces agreement between Syria and ‘Israel’.
“We reject Israeli attempts to impose a fait accompli. We reject their aggressions which undermines peace and security,” he said.
“The opportunity for peace and security is available to those who wish to live in peace, in just peace that maintains the rights of all,” al-Sharaa added.
