Saudi Arabia Denounces Israeli Military Action in Syria
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia has issued a strong condemnation of recent Israeli military strikes and a ground operation in the Syrian town of Beit Jinn, which led to a significant loss of life among civilians. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on Friday, November 28, 2025, expressing the Kingdom's 'absolute rejection of all Israeli violations on Syrian territory' and attempts to destabilize the region.
Deadly Raid in Beit Jinn
The Israeli operation in Beit Jinn, located in the southwestern countryside of Damascus, unfolded late on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and continued into the early hours of Friday, November 28, 2025. Syrian sources reported a death toll ranging from 13 to 20 individuals, including women and children, with dozens more injured. Among the reported casualties were a family of five and several children, including a 4-year-old girl, a 10-year-old boy, and a 17-year-old girl. The Israeli military stated that the raid was conducted to apprehend members of Jamaa Islamiya, a Lebanon-based militant group, whom they accused of planning attacks against Israel. During the clashes, six Israeli soldiers were wounded, with three sustaining serious injuries.
Syrian Accounts and Official Response
According to Syrian state media and local residents, the incident began with an Israeli patrol entering Beit Jinn, followed by house-to-house raids. Residents reportedly confronted the Israeli forces, leading to an exchange of gunfire. Subsequently, Israeli warplanes, helicopters, and drones provided aerial assistance, with shelling reported in the area. The Syrian Foreign Ministry denounced the Israeli actions as a 'brutal massacre' and a 'war crime,' emphasizing that the strikes threatened regional security and stability. They also highlighted the obstruction of rescue efforts due to ongoing Israeli drone activity and unexploded ordnance.
International Calls for Action
In its condemnation, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its call to the international community, particularly the permanent members of the UN Security Council, to address what it described as 'repeated Israeli violations of Syrian sovereignty' and 'criminal practices against the population in Syrian border villages and areas.' The Kingdom urged the implementation of all relevant international resolutions and laws to safeguard Syria's sovereignty, unity, and security. Beyond Saudi Arabia, other nations and regional bodies, including Iran, Kuwait, Qatar, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), also condemned the Israeli strikes, warning that such actions escalate regional tensions.
7 Comments
Bermudez
Syrian state media is notoriously unreliable. These casualty figures are likely inflated and biased.
Coccinella
It's imperative to investigate all claims of civilian casualties and hold perpetrators accountable. Yet, the article doesn't fully explore the extent of Jamaa Islamiya's activities or the intelligence Israel might have been acting upon.
Muchacho
The Saudi condemnation highlights the desperate need for de-escalation and respect for international law. However, we also need to acknowledge the difficult reality of distinguishing combatants from civilians when militant groups are embedded within communities.
Habibi
This incident underscores the tragic human cost of the ongoing conflicts in the region. Both the actions leading to civilian deaths and the presence of armed groups in populated areas contribute to this devastating cycle of violence.
Comandante
Saudi Arabia condemning Israel? The hypocrisy is astounding given their own record.
dedus mopedus
Another brutal massacre by Israel. The international community must intervene!
ytkonos
Israel's constant violations of sovereignty are destabilizing the entire region. Enough is enough.