The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its strong condemnation in a statement on Saturday regarding the airstrikes carried out by the Israeli army on Syrian army camps, describing them as "blatant aggression." This Saudi position reflects the growing concern among Arab and Islamic nations regarding military escalation in the region. The airstrikes followed an announcement by the Israeli army on Friday about conducting operations against targets in southern Syria, as a response to attacks that targeted the Druze community in Sweida province.
It is noteworthy that these airstrikes have sparked varying reactions from several Arab countries, with nations such as Jordan and Lebanon quickly expressing their concern over the military escalation and its potential impacts on regional security. Turkey, which is one of the prominent Islamic countries, also supported Saudi Arabia's stance and called on the international community to engage with the current situation in southern Syria.
These military operations represent an escalation in tensions between Israel and the resistance axis and raise fears about their effects on stability in western Syria, particularly regarding the Druze community. The involved nations warn that such actions could lead to further escalation, threatening to ignite new conflicts within Syria and negatively affecting efforts towards peace and stability.