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Pakistan condemns Israeli actions in Syria, calls for withdrawal

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Iqbal, A. (2026, October 13). Pakistan condemns Israeli actions in Syria, calls for withdrawal. Dawn. https://www.dawn.com/news/2036836/pakistan-condemns-israeli-actions-in-syria-calls-for-withdrawal

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At a UN Security Council briefing on Monday evening, Pakistan condemned ongoing Israeli military actions in Syria, calling for an immediate withdrawal from occupied territory. Ambassador Usman Jadoon, speaking at the event, stressed that these actions violate international law and threaten regional stability. He also emphasized support for Syria’s political transition and economic recovery while urging dialogue to address outstanding issues like those in Suweida.
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At a UN Security Council briefing on Monday evening, Pakistan’s Acting Permanent Representative Ambassador Usman Jadoon condemned continued Israeli military actions in Syria, stating that these acts violated international law and compromised Syria's sovereignty. Jadoon called for Israel to withdraw from all occupied Syrian territory and adhere fully to the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement. He emphasized that under international law, including UN Security Council Resolutions 338 and 497, the Golan Heights remain part of Syria. Pakistan supports Syria’s political transition and economic recovery while stressing the importance of maintaining the country's unity and territorial integrity. Ambassador Jadoon welcomed renewed diplomatic engagement as a positive step towards peace and stability in the region.

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Speaking at a UN Security Council briefing on the humanitarian and political situation in Syria on Monday evening, Pakistan’s Acting Permanent Representative, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, said Israeli actions violated international law and Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, undermining prospects for regional peace and stability.
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🔮 He noted that sanctions relief, increased investment and stronger regional and international economic partnerships could provide fresh impetus to Syria’s recovery.

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Pakistan has condemned continued Israeli military actions in Syria, calling for Israel’s withdrawal from all occupied Syrian territory and full respect for the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement. asserted
Pakistan → condemn → Agreement
Speaking at a UN Security Council briefing on the humanitarian and political situation in Syria on Monday evening, Pakistan’s Acting Permanent Representative, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, said Israeli actions violated international law and Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, undermining prospects for regional peace and stability. asserted
actions → speak → peace
He reaffirmed that the occupied Syrian Golan remained Syrian territory under international law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, including resolutions 338 and 497. asserted
Golan → reaffirm → resolutions
Ambassador Jadoon also reiterated Pakistan’s support for Syria’s political transition, national reconciliation and economic recovery, stressing the importance of preserving the country’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. asserted
Jadoon → reiterate → unity
Welcoming renewed diplomatic engagement and efforts to restore national institutions, he expressed optimism about Syria’s future. asserted
he → welcome → future
He backed the Syrian government’s efforts towards an inclusive political transition and welcomed progress in engagement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). asserted
He → back → Forces
He called for outstanding challenges, including the situation in Suweida, to be addressed through dialogue and peaceful engagement, with full respect for Syria’s unity and territorial integrity. asserted
challenges → call → unity
Emphasising the need for sustained international support, Ambassador Jadoon said reconstruction, economic revival and continued humanitarian assistance were essential to meeting the needs of the Syrian people. asserted
reconstruction → emphasise → people
He noted that sanctions relief, increased investment and stronger regional and international economic partnerships could provide fresh impetus to Syria’s recovery. uncertain
relief → note → recovery
The Pakistani envoy also stressed the need for continued vigilance against Daesh and other terrorist groups, including foreign terrorist fighters. asserted
envoy → stress → fighters
He expressed support for Syria’s efforts to strengthen its security and national institutions. asserted
He → express → security
Reaffirming the longstanding ties between Pakistan and Syria, Ambassador Jadoon said Islamabad would remain a steadfast friend and partner, committed to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing peace, stability and prosperity for the Syrian people. asserted
Islamabad → reaffirm → people
Last month, a UN commission investigating Syria expressed alarm over Israel’s military activity inside Syrian territory, warning that some actions, including the detention of civilians, could amount to war crimes. In August, eight Israeli airstrikes hit an airbase in northwestern Syria, Syrian state media reported, in what the US envoy for the region called an “unnecessary escalation”. uncertain
envoy → investigate → region
In the months after Assad was toppled, Israel seized ground in southwestern Syria and struck much of the Syrian military’s heavy weapons and equipment, as Israeli officials expressed alarm over the background of Syria’s new rulers. asserted
officials → topple → rulers
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