Pedersen warns against Israeli escalation in Syria.
The UN Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, expressed deep concern over the ongoing Israeli military escalation inside Syrian territories, noting reliable reports of civilian casualties resulting from recent airstrikes.
In an official statement issued by Pedersen, these military operations "hinder efforts towards stability and peace in Syria," emphasizing the current phase's "high sensitivity" due to internal political developments.
The UN envoy urged all parties to "respect Syria's sovereignty and adhere to international laws and conventions," calling for a halt to any military actions "that may violate principles of international law," emphasizing that "diplomatic solutions and dialogue are the optimal way to address security issues, away from any escalation that could worsen the situation."
