Russia's UN ambassador strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes on Syria
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Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia weighs in on the security situation in Syria.
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Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia
Russia has asserted a condemning stance against the sustained Israeli airstrikes on Syria, expressing hopes for another Astana-format meeting on Syria before the end of 2022, according to Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia.
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"We strongly condemn the continuing airstrikes of the Israeli Air Force on various targets in Syria," Nebenzia told a UN Security Council meeting.
Long-term stability and security in Syria are only possible through the full restoration of sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Syria, and the cessation of illegal foreign military presence, Nebenzia said.
Nebenzia also asserted that Russia condemns the Israeli airstrikes that were conducted in June at Damascus International Airport, and that they were launched after "Israel" received a tacit approval from Washington for such an action to go through.
He asserted that the airstrikes are a reflection of Western hypocrisy and double standards toward the basic tenets of international law and the principles of human rights.
"Israel" has carried out hundreds of airstrikes against Syria in the last few years, completely violating the integrity and sovereignty of Syria and neighboring countries, such as Lebanon.
It is noteworthy that on June 10, Israeli air attacks destroyed the runways, control tower, reception rooms, and hangars of Damascus International Airport, forcing Syrian officials to cease flights and conduct extensive repairs.
US reviews Israeli plans for strikes against Iranian targets in Syria
According to current and former US officials, "Israel" secretly coordinates with the US on many of the airstrikes it conducts in Syria.
Behind the curtains, current and former officials say that for several years, many Israeli missions have been reviewed in advance for approval by senior officials at US Central Command and the Pentagon.
This means that the formal coordination was previously unknown, and the secrecy surrounding it demonstrates how Washington has sought to support its Israeli ally.
The US review, according to the Wall Street Journal, mainly focuses on Israeli missions in eastern Syria that pass close to the US occupation's Al-Tanf base.
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