GCC denounces Israeli violations of Syrian sovereignty
In the final communique of the 46th summit in Manama, the GCC denounced “repeated Israeli attacks and violations against the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic and its blatant assaults on its sovereignty and stability, which undermine its security, unity, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens.”
The bloc reaffirmed that the Golan Heights is part of Syrian territory and labeled Israel’s occupation and expansion in the area as a “grave violation” of the UN Charter, international law, and relevant Security Council resolutions. It urged the UN Security Council and the international community to act to halt the attacks and ensure Israel’s withdrawal from all occupied Syrian lands.
According to Syrian government data, Israel has carried out over 1,000 airstrikes and more than 400 cross-border raids in southern Syria since December 2024.
The GCC welcomed Syria’s recent internal agreements, including a roadmap to resolve the Suwayda province crisis and the March 10 deal integrating civil and military institutions in northeastern Syria into state structures. These steps aim to strengthen state-building, national unity, and coexistence. Suwayda has observed a ceasefire since July 19, following deadly clashes between Druze groups and Bedouin tribes.
The summit also emphasized GCC unity as crucial for regional stability, security, and prosperity. Leaders reaffirmed commitments to deeper political, security, economic, and social coordination, highlighting progress in defense cooperation, balanced diplomacy, and sustainable development projects.
The statement stressed respect for sovereignty within the bloc and the wider region, rejecting force or interference in internal affairs, and noting that any infringement on a member state’s sovereignty is a direct threat to collective GCC security.
Attending the summit were Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Kuwait’s Emir Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, UAE Vice President Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, marking Oman’s highest-level participation in 14 years.
The GCC, founded in 1981, includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, with its headquarters in Saudi Arabia.
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