Pedersen warns against Israeli escalation in Syria.
The UN Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, expressed deep concern over the ongoing Israeli military escalation within Syrian territories, noting reliable reports of civilian casualties due to recent airstrikes.
In an official statement issued by Pedersen, these military operations "hinder efforts towards stability and peace in Syria," emphasizing that the current phase is "extremely sensitive" due to internal political developments.
The UN envoy urged all parties to "respect Syria's sovereignty and abide by 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."
