Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called on the UN (United Nations) to take action against the Damascus government in Syria over violent attacks against the Druze community in Suweida province
In a July 17 letter to the President of the UN Security Council, Pakistani Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Sa’ar expressed “grave concern” over reports of brutal violence against the Druze in southern Syria.
He described acts such as killings, mutilation of bodies, public humiliation of captured civilians, and looting and destruction of religious sites.
“These horrific crimes are terrorizing the local population,” Sa’ar wrote.
He stated that in many cases, the attacks are committed by the Syrian government or militias linked to it.
The minister emphasized that the Syrian government is responsible for these violent acts on its territory and must be punished by the international community.
He warned that these attacks are not isolated cases, but part of a larger pattern of persecution against minorities in the country, such as the Alawites in the northwest, the Kurds in the north, and Christian institutions attacked by jihadist groups.
“The international community cannot remain silent in the face of this targeted violence,” Sa’ar said.
He called on the UN to send a clear message to the Ahmed al-Sharaa regime, showing that it will be judged by its actions, not just its words.
Sa’ar also requested that his letter be treated as an official Security Council document and sent a copy to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar held a series of calls with his counterparts on the developments in Syria.
? Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) July 16, 2025
Minister Sa’ar spoke with European Union High Rep. for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, and Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos”
Humanitarian aid for the Druze
On Friday, Sa’ar ordered the urgent dispatch of humanitarian aid to the Druze in Suweida.
The package, worth 2 million shekels (approximately US$600,000), includes food, medical equipment, first aid kits, and medicine.
The money will come from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and will be sent directly to the areas of Suweida affected by the violence.
This is not the first time Israel has helped the Syrian Druze – a similar action took place in March.
UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres continues to expose his moral bankruptcy.
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While members of the Druze community are being brutally slaughtered in Syria, he once again chooses silence.
Instead of calling for swift action in Syria, he chooses to vilify Israel”the only? pic.twitter.com/qDpufgN3P7
Context of the violence
The Druze, who represent about 700,000 people (3.2% of Syria’s population), have faced increasing threats, especially in Suweida.
Despite maintaining a neutral position in Syria’s years-long civil conflict, violence in the region has increased, raising fears of possible ethnic or religious persecution.
Sa’ar emphasized that stability in the region will only be possible if there is accountability for crimes against minorities.
He warned: “The world must act before more innocent lives are lost.”
Meanwhile, Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon criticized Guterres’ silence on the attacks on the Druze, calling it “shameful.”
Summary
Israel is pressing the UN to take action against the Syrian government over the violence against the Druze in Suweida, including killings, looting, and destruction of holy sites.
In addition to calling for punishment of the regime, Israel has sent humanitarian aid to the region and emphasized the need to protect minorities in Syria.
Published in 07/18/2025 08h11
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