Muscat – Arab foreign ministers, including Oman’s H E Sayyid Badr al Busaidi, have condemned Israel’s recent air strikes on Syria, calling these a violation of international law and a threat to the its sovereignty and stability.

In a series of consultations over two days following the Israeli bombardment last week, H E Sayyid Badr spoke with counterparts from Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon and Egypt. The ministers issued a joint statement denouncing the attacks and expressed unified support for Syria’s territorial integrity.

The statement reaffirmed rejection of any foreign interference in Syria’s internal affairs and welcomed recent efforts to defuse tensions in the southern Suwayda governorate. The ministers backed an agreement aimed at ending unrest in the area and commended Syrian President Ahmad al Shara’s pledge to hold those responsible for violations against civilians accountable.

The ministers also voiced support for national efforts to restore security and uphold the rule of law across Syria, stressing the need to reject violence, sectarianism and hate speech. They warned that Israeli strikes not only violate Syria’s sovereignty but also undermine efforts to stabilise the country and rebuild after more than a decade of conflict.

‘Syria’s security and stability are essential to regional security and represent a shared priority,’ the statement said. The ministers called on the international community to support the Syrian government’s reconstruction plans and urged the UN Security Council to take action to stop Israeli aggression and ensure full withdrawal from occupied Syrian territory.