This is a reminder that Syria should stay out of the Israeli-Palestinian struggle. The statement came from Dmitry Polyansky, who serves as First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations, as reported by TASS. He warned that mounting Israeli Defense Forces strikes on Syrian targets and the clashes along the Blue Line separating Lebanon from Israel could pull Syria into a broader regional war.
Polyansky underlined that such a development cannot be allowed to unfold. He spoke during a United Nations Security Council session, emphasizing the risk that a widening conflict would disrupt the security dynamics of the entire eastern Mediterranean area and beyond.
According to the Russian deputy permanent representative, the intensity of the fighting has already raised tensions inside the Syrian Arab Republic. He noted the visible mobilization of various groups and factions within the region, which adds to the uncertainties and the potential for rapid escalation.
In related remarks, Vasily Nebenzya, who previously held the post of Russia’s permanent representative to the UN, indicated that Moscow supports calls from international bodies urging an immediate halt to hostilities in the Middle East. He stressed that the international community must channel efforts toward de-escalation and dialogue rather than further violence.
Earlier comments from Nebenzya also questioned how Western powers have addressed the Palestinian issue, suggesting that broader geopolitical patterns influence responses to the current crisis and complicate any prospect of a peaceful resolution.