The United Nations special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, alerted the Security Council to the spillover of the Israel-Hamas conflict into Syria, exacerbating existing instability. Pedersen noted airstrikes on Syrian airports attributed to Israel and retaliatory actions by the United States against groups backed by Iran. He emphasized the dangerous and tense regional situation, describing it as “fuel being added to a tinderbox” that was already experiencing a surge in violence. Pedersen highlighted escalating attacks in government-controlled areas and Turkish strikes in the northeast, resulting in civilian displacement. The U.S. Ambassador warned against exploiting the situation in Gaza, urging restraint to prevent wider conflict escalation.
UN Envoy Warns Israel-Hamas Conflict Spilling into Syria, Adding to Growing Instability
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