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Syrian Foreign Minister Denounces Israeli Aggression and Western Bias in Gaza Crisis

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Syrian Foreign Minister Fayssal Mikdad has condemned the Israeli aggression on Gaza, exposing what he calls the "falsehood of Western countries" and their "hypocrisy and lack of human values." Mikdad was speaking at the UN Security Council's Ministerial Meeting on the Middle East crisis, where he also criticized the US for preventing the Council from taking action against Israel's aggression. Mikdad denounced Israel's brutal crimes and repeated aggressions against Syria and Lebanon, and lamented the failure of the UN collective security system to stop Israel's policies. He also expressed his full support for the Palestinian people and their struggle for independence.

Key Takeaways:

  • Syrian Foreign Minister Fayssal Mikdad denounced the Israeli aggression on Gaza, labeling it a "flagrant violation of international and humanitarian law."
  • Mikdad criticized Western countries for their silence on Israel's war crimes and crimes against humanity, while simultaneously condemning others for similar actions.
  • He emphasized that Israel's aggression began long before the current crisis, citing its "criminal character, racist tendency, and expansionist aspirations."
  • Mikdad reiterated Syria's full support for the Palestinian people's struggle for independence and their right to establish a sovereign state with Jerusalem as its capital.
  • He rejected attempts to undermine the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), stressing its crucial role in supporting Palestinians in their homeland and host countries.
  • Mikdad accused the US of backing Israel's aggression, citing its veto of Security Council resolutions and its unlimited support for the Israeli occupation entity.

Statistics:

  • The current Israeli aggression on Gaza has resulted in significant loss of life and destruction.
  • Israel has committed numerous war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, despite international condemnation.
  • The US has vetoed five Security Council resolutions in the past few months to enable Israel's continued aggression.
  • Over 1.5 millionPalestinians are currently in need of humanitarian assistance due to the Israeli siege of Gaza.
  • The US has provided Israel with billions of dollars in military aid annually, enabling its ongoing aggression.

Sources:

  • [Saudi Press Agency]
  • [United Nations Security Council Ministerial Meeting]
  • [Syrian Permanent Representative to the UN, Qusay Al-Dahhak]
  • [Manar Salameh]

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