GCC Chief condemns Israeli occupation strikes on Syria's Abu Al-Duhur airport

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Al-Budaiwi, issued a formal statement on Tuesday strongly condemning reported Israeli airstrikes against the Abu Al-Duhur military airport in Syria’s Idlib Governorate. The GCC official characterized the military action as a significant violation of Syrian sovereignty and territorial integrity, asserting that such operations contravene established international norms and rules governing state conduct.

In his statement, Al-Budaiwi expressed deep concern regarding the potential for these strikes to exacerbate regional instability. He warned that the continuation of such military practices threatens to undermine ongoing international and regional efforts aimed at securing a lasting peace in the region. The GCC chief called upon the international community to take a firm and decisive stance to prevent further escalations and to ensure the protection of Syrian security.

Concluding his remarks, Al-Budaiwi reaffirmed the solidarity of the GCC member states with Syria. He emphasized the council's commitment to supporting the preservation of Syria's territorial integrity and stability amidst the ongoing regional tensions. The statement serves as a formal diplomatic protest, reflecting the GCC's stance on the recent developments in the Idlib region.